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A review by redrumreads
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
5.0
“But what happens when the girl keeps living, when she ages proudly and defiantly, without abandoning imagination, or stories, or that secret wish to find magic wherever it hides?
Well, then the poets would call her a witch.”
A cozy fantasy that hits every note - a witchy cottage, loveable creatures, familial/friendship love, sweet romance, and delectable baked goods.
Although it’s characterized as cozy, there are some heavier, deeper themes throughout the book. There is a good bit of death and destruction and the grief that follows. I read a lot of stories about grief and I always love when it’s handled in such a delicate, poetic way without glossing over how painful it is.
The decision to have Honey and Ash witches in this story is such a unique choice. The fact that those two elements can play off each other is something I never would have thought about. The characters are so loveable and kind and patient. The way queer relationships are woven through the story is so refreshing. It’s as if they have always been considered the norm and ANY romantic love has never been questioned.
I tend to go into cozy fantasies a tad different than I do my other books. I am solely here for the atmosphere and happiness and giddiness. I refuse to analyze cozy fantasies too deeply, so I am not the one to ask if this is the best writing.
Personally, I will be adding lavender honey into my diet for the next month.
Well, then the poets would call her a witch.”
A cozy fantasy that hits every note - a witchy cottage, loveable creatures, familial/friendship love, sweet romance, and delectable baked goods.
Although it’s characterized as cozy, there are some heavier, deeper themes throughout the book. There is a good bit of death and destruction and the grief that follows. I read a lot of stories about grief and I always love when it’s handled in such a delicate, poetic way without glossing over how painful it is.
The decision to have Honey and Ash witches in this story is such a unique choice. The fact that those two elements can play off each other is something I never would have thought about. The characters are so loveable and kind and patient. The way queer relationships are woven through the story is so refreshing. It’s as if they have always been considered the norm and ANY romantic love has never been questioned.
I tend to go into cozy fantasies a tad different than I do my other books. I am solely here for the atmosphere and happiness and giddiness. I refuse to analyze cozy fantasies too deeply, so I am not the one to ask if this is the best writing.
Personally, I will be adding lavender honey into my diet for the next month.