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A review by xcrissy67x
The Hedge Witch by Cari Thomas
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After reading Threadneedle, I was captured by the world that Cari Thomas had built. And with the upcoming release of the sequel, I knew I just had to read this little novella before I receive the sequel.
This book follows Rowan a few years before the sequences in Threadneedle occured. During one of her summer holidays, she has been sent off to the Welsh countryside where she is staying with her batty Aunt Winifred. Though her social opportunities have been crushed, she may learn more than she expected whilst staying with aunt Winnie.
In my Threadneedle review, I mentioned how the book seemed to flick between YA and adult. However, this book is very YA. Rowan is a teenager and it very much shows. However, I wouldn't say this is necessarily a bad thing as it is the realit of many teenagers out there: worrying about social status, having friends, getting their first kiss etc. Even though it is a good representation, be aware that it also comes with the usual stupid teenager things that may annoy you. Oh and Rowan is VERY dramatic, there were a few things that had me cringing a little.
I did like the fact that you got to see different types of magic a bit more. It's not as secretive as Threadneedle and opens up all the possibilities that magic can provide you with. Though heavily focused on plant magic, you do see small aspects of other types of magic.
However, being a novella, the book is incredibly short (129 pages) and therefore, there isn't a massively complicated plot. A lot is focused on teenage issues and a lot of Rowan's inner narrative which I personally didn't find the most appealing. There is a little bit of mystery that was just about enough to keep my attention, but I wasn't too hooked or invested in it. This book was more of a coming of age story for Rowan.
I think this is a quick and easy read and is a good way to get to know Rowan a bit more which may be good to know for the sequel of Threadneedle. However, don't expect a strong plot and massive twists etc. Also be aware of the YA nature of the book as it is VERY YA. Maybe best to avoid if you're not a fan of the YA genre.
This book follows Rowan a few years before the sequences in Threadneedle occured. During one of her summer holidays, she has been sent off to the Welsh countryside where she is staying with her batty Aunt Winifred. Though her social opportunities have been crushed, she may learn more than she expected whilst staying with aunt Winnie.
In my Threadneedle review, I mentioned how the book seemed to flick between YA and adult. However, this book is very YA. Rowan is a teenager and it very much shows. However, I wouldn't say this is necessarily a bad thing as it is the realit of many teenagers out there: worrying about social status, having friends, getting their first kiss etc. Even though it is a good representation, be aware that it also comes with the usual stupid teenager things that may annoy you. Oh and Rowan is VERY dramatic, there were a few things that had me cringing a little.
I did like the fact that you got to see different types of magic a bit more. It's not as secretive as Threadneedle and opens up all the possibilities that magic can provide you with. Though heavily focused on plant magic, you do see small aspects of other types of magic.
However, being a novella, the book is incredibly short (129 pages) and therefore, there isn't a massively complicated plot. A lot is focused on teenage issues and a lot of Rowan's inner narrative which I personally didn't find the most appealing. There is a little bit of mystery that was just about enough to keep my attention, but I wasn't too hooked or invested in it. This book was more of a coming of age story for Rowan.
I think this is a quick and easy read and is a good way to get to know Rowan a bit more which may be good to know for the sequel of Threadneedle. However, don't expect a strong plot and massive twists etc. Also be aware of the YA nature of the book as it is VERY YA. Maybe best to avoid if you're not a fan of the YA genre.