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The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

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4.75

This was exceptionally good. 
The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke

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dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was delightful.While you can obviously read this book anytime of the year it really feels as though its a book that is meant to be read in the Fall. As always C J Cooke does an excellent job at using magical realism and dual timelines to create a well balanced story. The book follows both a past and a present day timeline and you slowly learn how the two are connected as you read which I loved. Anyone who is a fan of the Witch trials of the 1600s I would think will very much enjoy this book. The fact that this book has real life ties explained at the end is honestly the cherry on top. 
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for a an honest review.