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A review by third_bookworm
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a delight! From the description I expected a particular brand of white feminism, but I was pleasantly surprised by the politics. This book manages an interesting and delicate balance of personal and political. The characters are wonderfully complex while still being sympathetic. The focus on the relationship between the sisters was sweet and enjoyable.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Slavery, Outing, and Classism