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A review by paiges_on_pages
Lightning in Her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you to Berkley and PRH Audio for the complimentary copy of “Lightning in Her Hands”, as well as the audiobook edition. All opinions are my own.
While this may be a great book for some, this read was just okay for me. I picked this one up because I was looking for witchy reads. While this satisfied that itch, this book has heavy emotional themes. I was expecting the parental abandonment because of the themes in the original book, but there were a lot of flashback scenes related to a previous abusive relationship.
I wished the book had focused a bit more on the fake marriage, which felt glossed over. The scenes between Carter and Teal had such excellent chemistry, yet the original conflict of the inheritance was quickly resolved near the end as if it was an afterthought.
When it comes to the audiobook, Marcela Black’s steady and grounded voice is perfect for Teal’s journey. It’s a great fit for a character who is trying to control her surroundings as much as possible!
If you’re looking for an emotional magical realism novel with a dash of romance, or you fell in love with “The Witch of Wild Things”, still give it a shot, as this may be more your cup of tea than mine!
While this may be a great book for some, this read was just okay for me. I picked this one up because I was looking for witchy reads. While this satisfied that itch, this book has heavy emotional themes. I was expecting the parental abandonment because of the themes in the original book, but there were a lot of flashback scenes related to a previous abusive relationship.
I wished the book had focused a bit more on the fake marriage, which felt glossed over. The scenes between Carter and Teal had such excellent chemistry, yet the original conflict of the inheritance was quickly resolved near the end as if it was an afterthought.
When it comes to the audiobook, Marcela Black’s steady and grounded voice is perfect for Teal’s journey. It’s a great fit for a character who is trying to control her surroundings as much as possible!
If you’re looking for an emotional magical realism novel with a dash of romance, or you fell in love with “The Witch of Wild Things”, still give it a shot, as this may be more your cup of tea than mine!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Physical abuse and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death