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dblue236 's review for:
The Book of Witching
by C.J. Cooke
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book felt a bit like reading two different books at once, and not always in the best way. I really loved the "modern day" story with Clem and Erin, and the author did a good job of connecting it to the witch trial story from the 1500's. Unfortunately, the whole witch trial arc felt very slow moving and I wasn't all that invested in the characters, which I found disappointing since that part of the story is based on an actual historical event. Overall I definitely wouldn't say I disliked the book, but one storyline was much stronger than the other and it left the book feeling unbalanced, or like it was lacking something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Murder