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A review by madeline_
The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The problem with this book is not that it was bad. It is that I read it within a stones throw of Addie LaRue. A time traveling romance of sorts with a woman that can live forever? Unfortunately compared to my experience with Schwab's haunting tale this one did not stand up.
Things of note: I do not like how each stop in time with Bess resulted in her falling in love, and then having that love dashed. It was repetitive and there is more to a story than being in love (Jack the Ripper was happening and she was more worried about the men in her life!) And, it is a shame that this book fell back on men assaulting the main character over and over as a plot device. It gets boring and is no fun to read.
Things of note: I do not like how each stop in time with Bess resulted in her falling in love, and then having that love dashed. It was repetitive and there is more to a story than being in love (Jack the Ripper was happening and she was more worried about the men in her life!) And, it is a shame that this book fell back on men assaulting the main character over and over as a plot device. It gets boring and is no fun to read.
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Sexual assault and Gore