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jaepingsu's review against another edition
3.0
Fun book, but definitely way more of a romantic fluff than I was expecting. If you're looking for something more like a political intrigue (which is what I was hoping for), this definitely isn't the book. If, however, you enjoy historical fiction with a fantastical twist, in this case witches, you'll probably enjoy this. There are times when it definitely reads like a cheap romance, but luckily the plot is interesting enough that it doesn't rely on sex scenes to keep it going. The characters are all interesting enough, as well, so that alone will make me want to read the other two books in the trilogy.
I recommend it as a light, fluffy read, but certainly not something to read as historically accurate or literary. And definitely not for people unable to accept a bit of fantasy mixed into their historical fiction, because, according to this book, magic is real.
I recommend it as a light, fluffy read, but certainly not something to read as historically accurate or literary. And definitely not for people unable to accept a bit of fantasy mixed into their historical fiction, because, according to this book, magic is real.
cherriholicxx's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
kaykatblack's review against another edition
5.0
The whole series is an invigorating romp through 16th century France.
djs_wildflower's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
sarcastic_feline's review against another edition
2.0
I have very mixed reactions to this book. On the positive side, I did basically like and could mostly relate to the main character, Ariane. She's grieving, has two sisters depending on her, and she deeply feels her responsibilities. I even, for the most part, liked the hero and the setting (I do enjoy historical settings with a bit of fantasy mixed in, at least a lot of the time).
That said, even when I could understand the reasons some of the characters did things they did, and most of the time I could understand, I would get so annoyed at their stupidity, naivete, and/or lack of insight that I wanted to shake some sense into them. I'd get sufficiently irritated that it would take me out of the story.
I did finish the book, although I was tempted not to, because I liked the characters enough to want to know what happened. I don't know if I will read any of the other books in the series or not. I might try the second one, at least, because I did like Gabrielle as a character. But I think I'll give myself a break from this series and read a few other things first.
That said, even when I could understand the reasons some of the characters did things they did, and most of the time I could understand, I would get so annoyed at their stupidity, naivete, and/or lack of insight that I wanted to shake some sense into them. I'd get sufficiently irritated that it would take me out of the story.
I did finish the book, although I was tempted not to, because I liked the characters enough to want to know what happened. I don't know if I will read any of the other books in the series or not. I might try the second one, at least, because I did like Gabrielle as a character. But I think I'll give myself a break from this series and read a few other things first.
cilia70's review against another edition
2.0
melenso e scontato, dopo un inizio discreto �� sceso sempre pi�� verso la banalit��... abbandonato poco prima della met��
mapsco1984's review against another edition
3.0
Heavy on fiction, light on history. Vaguely interesting plot, but there was absolutely NO reason to drag it on for 500+ pages. I will probably not be reading the rest of the series.
3 stars instead of 2 simply because I kept picking it up and read it in 2 1/2 days. But it was ultimately a pretty unsatisfying read.
3 stars instead of 2 simply because I kept picking it up and read it in 2 1/2 days. But it was ultimately a pretty unsatisfying read.
casualcostumer's review against another edition
2.0
I expected this book to be very pro-women and pro-feminism. However, when in the first few chapters your main female protagonist is forcibly kissed by her suitor (whom she claims she doesn't want pursuing her) and she's gasping and whatever, then that reads more like a bodice-ripper than pro-women. Because clearly, she just doesn't know how amazing men are and has to be shown how much she wants love. Dislike. I couldn't continue.
rachelharlin's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. (I think I say that about all the books I read.) I love the magical element with the daughters of the earth. I love the way Justice is so tough on the outside but so vulnerable underneath. The same with Ariane. She feels she has to be so in control. I simply love how well they compliment each other. And the magic rings is pretty neat too. (There are a couple pages that need to be skipped in this book.)
_myliteraryobsession's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5