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A review by sweetxsage
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I would have loved to see more focus on the characters outside of Marigold and Lottie. It felt very troupe-focused and the characters felt like shells of who they could have been.
The narrator also made the beginning of the novel confusing. Being thrown into a dilemma with multiple people interjecting was difficult to follow when we barely learned the names or importance of the characters.
Mari reminds me a lot of Eloise from Bridgerton, and I wouldn't be surprised if she wasn't inspired by her. Definitely a fun little read if you don't take it too seriously. A solid debut novel.
The narrator also made the beginning of the novel confusing. Being thrown into a dilemma with multiple people interjecting was difficult to follow when we barely learned the names or importance of the characters.
Mari reminds me a lot of Eloise from Bridgerton, and I wouldn't be surprised if she wasn't inspired by her. Definitely a fun little read if you don't take it too seriously. A solid debut novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content