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A review by bekacrook
Resting Witch Face by Juliette Cross
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I have been waiting for Jules and Ruben's book, their history and relationship has been hinted out throughout the entire series and really intrigued me. I liked that it started in the past and gave us that much needed insight before moving back to the present and how we know Jules and Ruben.
I liked that they had a moral mission and a cause that pushed them back to working together, it fit in with what we knew of them as characters and gave them the right circumstances to come back together. The way it showed that they had developed as people to become what they needed to be to have a healthy and equal relationship with a good level of communication and trust behind it.
The plotline around the Covens and trying to get them to vote to allow werewolves into the Coven was interesting. The politics and antiquated viewpoints from different people showed how people can be stuck in prejudice because it suits their selfish goals. I was a touch worried that it would be too easy with how easy it was to persuade the first coven into change. However, the twists and turns and darkness that came about by the end was interesting, tense and added some needed action.
It was also great to truly see Jules strength and power but also to see how become more comfortable and relaxed and start to develop a balance and allow herself to be cared for instead of always doing the caring. We got to see different sides of Ruben and man, I love a besotted man. He turned out to be sweet and devoted alongside being powerful.
I really enjoyed this installment in the series.
I liked that they had a moral mission and a cause that pushed them back to working together, it fit in with what we knew of them as characters and gave them the right circumstances to come back together. The way it showed that they had developed as people to become what they needed to be to have a healthy and equal relationship with a good level of communication and trust behind it.
The plotline around the Covens and trying to get them to vote to allow werewolves into the Coven was interesting. The politics and antiquated viewpoints from different people showed how people can be stuck in prejudice because it suits their selfish goals. I was a touch worried that it would be too easy with how easy it was to persuade the first coven into change. However, the twists and turns and darkness that came about by the end was interesting, tense and added some needed action.
It was also great to truly see Jules strength and power but also to see how become more comfortable and relaxed and start to develop a balance and allow herself to be cared for instead of always doing the caring. We got to see different sides of Ruben and man, I love a besotted man. He turned out to be sweet and devoted alongside being powerful.
I really enjoyed this installment in the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture