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emilymr's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nott_kot's review against another edition
Art is gorgeous but I'm not in the mood for the story
katyfayyyx's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
wickerchicken's review against another edition
2.0
“Preppy witches with underdeveloped interpersonal relationships solve a mystery.” If I had known that’s what this was I would have been much less likely to pick it up.
The setting of “witch highschool” felt unoriginal, and the pleated mini skirts and blazers that were paired with comically large pointed hats read more like people dressing up like witches than any sort of actual magician. Considering the mystery(which is that the main character's friend goes missing in the woods) I think it might have been more interesting to set the story in a realistic contemporary setting and lean into the horror aspect of the mystery, thus heightening the fear of the main characters who would be dealing with things not of their world.
I have several other issues with the book, a rather significant one being that I thought the mystery was confusing, but in addition to that, I found the characters boring and was annoyed by the fact that two of them ended up together with less than adequate foreshadowing.
I’m disappointed because this had potential and I would love to read a similar novel with better characters and some more originality.
The setting of “witch highschool” felt unoriginal, and the pleated mini skirts and blazers that were paired with comically large pointed hats read more like people dressing up like witches than any sort of actual magician. Considering the mystery(which is that the main character's friend goes missing in the woods) I think it might have been more interesting to set the story in a realistic contemporary setting and lean into the horror aspect of the mystery, thus heightening the fear of the main characters who would be dealing with things not of their world.
I have several other issues with the book, a rather significant one being that I thought the mystery was confusing, but in addition to that, I found the characters boring and was annoyed by the fact that two of them ended up together with less than adequate foreshadowing.
I’m disappointed because this had potential and I would love to read a similar novel with better characters and some more originality.
avantgayrde's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
izze5's review against another edition
3.0
The art in this was fantastic, it was nicely wrapped up in a bow at the end and there are some queer side characters which I do appreciate. I think the storyline was a little too overdone but enjoyed it nonetheless. A good book to read for Halloween.
midnightbagel's review against another edition
3.0
very cute and charming! i think i would have made this my entire personality if i read this when i was 15 or 16.
pantsreads's review against another edition
3.0
Fun story with great art, but I was left wanting (a whole lot) more. Give us a sequel, maybe?
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
sicaurigus's review against another edition
4.0
That was a perfect witchy read for an afternoon. I really liked all the characters, although Abigail was a little overemotional at times, and made a few leaps in logic.
I am confused why Noreen was involved with any of it. It was never explained WHY Lilith needed her to free Karla. And why didn’t anyone even TRY to transform Karla back once she was freed? There must have been a way.
Also, I don’t even understand Edith’s rationalizing. She kept saying that she couldn’t let Karla leave, but it’s not like her roaming the forest as a monster really kept her in Edith’s life. But control freaks will say anything as an excuse, I guess.
Overall, solid story!
I am confused why Noreen was involved with any of it. It was never explained WHY Lilith needed her to free Karla. And why didn’t anyone even TRY to transform Karla back once she was freed? There must have been a way.
Also, I don’t even understand Edith’s rationalizing. She kept saying that she couldn’t let Karla leave, but it’s not like her roaming the forest as a monster really kept her in Edith’s life. But control freaks will say anything as an excuse, I guess.
Overall, solid story!