A review by avatarstorm
Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

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

5.0

SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO 2022: FAVORITE TROPE

WOW! Oh, I LOVED this book. It's witchy, it's exciting, it's gay, it's adventurous, it's reflexive, it's sweet! I thought the plot was really captivating, and I liked following Emmy's story. I also absolutely love Talia as a character. I found lots of the characters we get to know were very 3-dimensional and had more to them than surface-level emotions and actions. I love the little romance between Emmy and Talia. And I love Lindon as a best friend character. I love that the main plot to overthrow the Blackmores started as a way to seek justice against a douchebag who wronged these three amazing women. 

I constantly wanted to know what happened next, and I love both Emmy's and Talia's self-discovery of what they actually want - of recognizing and deciphering the balance between their needs and what other's think of them. It really hit home for me.

I listened to the audiobook, which was super well done! So if I spelled any names wrong in this review, it's because I of that. I borrowed it from the library, but I would buy this in a heartbeat to read again.