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books_with_caity's Reviews (91)
I really wanted to love this book, as witchy stories are some of my favourites but I really don’t think this series is for me.
Let me start off by saying the author did a wonderful job with the setting. She made Savannah sound truly magical. Full to the brim with luscious plant life, gorgeous old buildings, and creepy cemeteries. The perfect place to get up to some witchy mischief! 🌿
For me the setting is the only bit she got right.
The characters felt flat and didnt have much personality especially Wyn and to a lesser extent Emily herself. Lydia and Jackson were fun and had great chemistry with Emily and each other but also Lydia really felt like the black, queer, and quirky best friend stereotypes all rolled into one.
Emily was very typical YA heroine, blessed with all the gifts, most beautiful girl in town (but she doesn't know it), tragic past (but it never actually affects her outside pushing the ✨️plot✨️).
And then there was Wyn. Wyn had zero personality (except being the hottest ever ever ever) outside of liking ice cream.
The romance was pretty direl, insta love has to be my least favourite trope. They meet a total of 3 times before deciding they love each other and can never ever be apart. Its cringe and feels horribly childish.
The plot was predictable, we the readers could easily figure out what was going to happen before it did then spent has the book waiting on the characters to catch up. Though honestly the plot wasn't awful it just felt like it was designed for my much younger audience. I think 12 year old me probably would've loved it.
One of my biggest issues with this book though was the language. Using words like “unalived” instead of ‘killed’ or ‘murdered’ was incredibly jarring, and took me right out of the story. I know that it is something we use regularly on social media to get around the pesky algorithm but to see it in literature was very off putting. Also language follows trends, give it a few years and no ones going to be saying unalived any more and this book will feel very dated and put of touch.
Possibly some much younger readers will like this but for me it was a no.
Let me start off by saying the author did a wonderful job with the setting. She made Savannah sound truly magical. Full to the brim with luscious plant life, gorgeous old buildings, and creepy cemeteries. The perfect place to get up to some witchy mischief! 🌿
For me the setting is the only bit she got right.
The characters felt flat and didnt have much personality especially Wyn and to a lesser extent Emily herself. Lydia and Jackson were fun and had great chemistry with Emily and each other but also Lydia really felt like the black, queer, and quirky best friend stereotypes all rolled into one.
Emily was very typical YA heroine, blessed with all the gifts, most beautiful girl in town (but she doesn't know it), tragic past (but it never actually affects her outside pushing the ✨️plot✨️).
And then there was Wyn. Wyn had zero personality (except being the hottest ever ever ever) outside of liking ice cream.
The romance was pretty direl, insta love has to be my least favourite trope. They meet a total of 3 times before deciding they love each other and can never ever be apart. Its cringe and feels horribly childish.
The plot was predictable, we the readers could easily figure out what was going to happen before it did then spent has the book waiting on the characters to catch up. Though honestly the plot wasn't awful it just felt like it was designed for my much younger audience. I think 12 year old me probably would've loved it.
One of my biggest issues with this book though was the language. Using words like “unalived” instead of ‘killed’ or ‘murdered’ was incredibly jarring, and took me right out of the story. I know that it is something we use regularly on social media to get around the pesky algorithm but to see it in literature was very off putting. Also language follows trends, give it a few years and no ones going to be saying unalived any more and this book will feel very dated and put of touch.
Possibly some much younger readers will like this but for me it was a no.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Absolutely loved this book! Its gory and raw and my new top favourite in ya horror.
I loved the characters. The autistic representation made me really happy im glad we got to see how autism effecta people differently with a completely non verbal character as well. And the trans representation was great as well qnd really well done. Andrew Joseph White is a fantastic lgbtq+ author.
I cant wait to read Whites next book, he never dissapoints!
I loved the characters. The autistic representation made me really happy im glad we got to see how autism effecta people differently with a completely non verbal character as well. And the trans representation was great as well qnd really well done. Andrew Joseph White is a fantastic lgbtq+ author.
I cant wait to read Whites next book, he never dissapoints!
emotional
lighthearted
I didnt mind this book at all but I do think this story possibly just wasnt for me.
The characters were good and I found them interesting though I do with there was a bit more focus on a few of the side characters
The characters were good and I found them interesting though I do with there was a bit more focus on a few of the side characters
Loved the writing style, found ut so easy to read. Has made me want to pick up more Hendrix