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A review by bluefairybug
The Witch of White Lady Hollow by C. David Belt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Oh wow, what a read! Even the 'authors note' at the beginning had me wanting to read more. I really liked the explanation about being Mormon/Latter Day Saint as it's not a branch of Christianity that I know much about.
Now onto the actual story. Well what isn't there to love! Witches, hauntings, just enough horror to scare me but not keep me awake all night. Strong female leads. The author has blended all of these elements together to make a book I just couldn't put down.
Tabitha was a really well rounded character, and the added storyline of her relationship, or lack of, with her father was refreshing to read as all too often dads are just absent in single parent stories. So whilst her relationship with him wasn't a positive one, it was a realistic one. I loved seeing her develop as the story progressed. I mean, finding out you're actually a witch is a bit Sabrina, isn't it?
It is worth noting that this book touches on some tricky issues including s3xual assault, and the language reflects that of the time. This can of course be jarring to modern readers, but I think it adds an air of authenticity.
Now onto the actual story. Well what isn't there to love! Witches, hauntings, just enough horror to scare me but not keep me awake all night. Strong female leads. The author has blended all of these elements together to make a book I just couldn't put down.
Tabitha was a really well rounded character, and the added storyline of her relationship, or lack of, with her father was refreshing to read as all too often dads are just absent in single parent stories. So whilst her relationship with him wasn't a positive one, it was a realistic one. I loved seeing her develop as the story progressed. I mean, finding out you're actually a witch is a bit Sabrina, isn't it?
It is worth noting that this book touches on some tricky issues including s3xual assault, and the language reflects that of the time. This can of course be jarring to modern readers, but I think it adds an air of authenticity.