A review by lennie_reads
This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron

adventurous funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Thanks to Netgalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for my arc. 
 
After the dramatic cliffhangers from the end of first book I was desperate to know what Briseis was going to do next. 

I absolutely loved her as a character and I also really loved her mum's, and how normal they all felt. I also loved the little found family that Bri gathered around her. 

I found the magic system fascinating and loved all of the plant lore and Greek Mythology, especially some of the lesser known ones. 

I still think the romance was a bit insta-love-y and i had trouble at times really investing in it. 
I really liked both of the characters but i feel like we missed the part where they got to know each other before liking each other. Idk maybe I'm just being cynical. 

I really enjoyed the ending and in my mind I like to imagine Bri and her family running their little apothecary in their quaint little town whilst solving mysteries and getting involved with supernatural hijinks. It feels rife for a tv spin off tbh and i for one would absolutely devour a cosy witchy low stakes black girl magic tv show. 
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