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A review by chloemakesbooks
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Harrow's books seem to take a while to heat up, but they get exciting toward the end. I can't say she's a master of plot, but her characters are likeable and she does a good job (if eclectic) of borrowing from other stories.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death of parent, Suicide, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Misogyny
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Kidnapping, and Racism
Minor: Transphobia