A review by rachratesreads
The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was so much fun. There’s a soft spot in my heart for anything that plays on the Victorian Gothic, and that is essentially what this book is. There are no innocent fairytales to be seen in this world. The happenings in Witchwood Manor remind me of Grimm’s fairy tales—they are dark, merciless, and none of the characters have a moral high ground. I can’t really explain more without spoiling some of the best parts of the novel, because there are so many fun twists and turns. No one is who they seem to be, including our protagonist, and that made the story all the more enjoyable. The side characters are what made this book. While their tales weren’t the most important thing happening, it made the world feel real. It gave the main characters someone to interact with, while also adding some humor to the otherwise dark story.

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