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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
The Hedge Witch by Cari Thomas
4.0
Threadneedle was one of my favorite 2021 novels. It had such a rich magical world, such intriguing and layered characters and such a brutal plot-line. I was therefore very excited that we were gonna get more books in this world! Of course, I had hoped for the sequel, but while waiting for that I take what I can get, among which this novella.
What I really loved about this novella is the magic. There is so much magic! In the first book in the series our heroine is kept away from magic and we're seeing a little of it, but never its full capacity. This novella absolutely makes up for it. All sorts of magic are being shown and that also gives an idea of the endless possibilities within this world.
Rowan was also a great main character for this story. Mainly because she's in every way possible a typical teenager. She wants to belong. She wants some excitement. She wants a boyfriend and her first kiss. She doesn't want to be an outsider any longer. And that means that at times she does typical stupid teenage things. And then at times she doesn't, which makes her likable.
The plot of this novella isn't that big or strong. I have the impression it's mostly about the magic and showing the possibilities of it, making sure we understand how the system works. However, at the end of the book there are some very nice life lessons given. And I like how for once there is a very supportive adult present to actually do a good job parenting.
What I really loved about this novella is the magic. There is so much magic! In the first book in the series our heroine is kept away from magic and we're seeing a little of it, but never its full capacity. This novella absolutely makes up for it. All sorts of magic are being shown and that also gives an idea of the endless possibilities within this world.
Rowan was also a great main character for this story. Mainly because she's in every way possible a typical teenager. She wants to belong. She wants some excitement. She wants a boyfriend and her first kiss. She doesn't want to be an outsider any longer. And that means that at times she does typical stupid teenage things. And then at times she doesn't, which makes her likable.
The plot of this novella isn't that big or strong. I have the impression it's mostly about the magic and showing the possibilities of it, making sure we understand how the system works. However, at the end of the book there are some very nice life lessons given. And I like how for once there is a very supportive adult present to actually do a good job parenting.