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A review by pascalispapi
The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
As a first-time V.E. Schwab reader, I was excited to dive into this especially with all the hype around her books. Unfortunately, this one didn’t win me over.
The concept was intriguing, but the story felt too short and unfinished—like it needed more room to breathe. The main character had potential, but I didn’t get enough depth to really care. I was ultimately too distracted by the "friend-zoned man" behavior and giving in to it to enjoy the story. Not a fan of the message in this part of the storyline.
Maybe her full-length novels are better, but this didn’t leave me eager to read more.
The concept was intriguing, but the story felt too short and unfinished—like it needed more room to breathe. The main character had potential, but I didn’t get enough depth to really care. I was ultimately too distracted by the "friend-zoned man" behavior and giving in to it to enjoy the story. Not a fan of the message in this part of the storyline.
Maybe her full-length novels are better, but this didn’t leave me eager to read more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment