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maregred's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
eve_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ The book is split into 4 sections to reflect 4 seasons. I understand that this is to show how Clara's magic operates and changes, but the quick passage of time sometimes resulted in rushed scenes and passively explaining the action instead of showing it.
⁕ I feel indifferent about the main character but love many of the secondary ones. Each has unique motivations and experiences when it comes to their relationship with Clara that create such interesting dynamics throughout the story.
⁕ I wish there was more extensive world-building around the history of magic, the founding of the schools, and the conflict between those with magic and those without.
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⁕ The book is split into 4 sections to reflect 4 seasons. I understand that this is to show how Clara's magic operates and changes, but the quick passage of time sometimes resulted in rushed scenes and passively explaining the action instead of showing it.
⁕ I feel indifferent about the main character but love many of the secondary ones. Each has unique motivations and experiences when it comes to their relationship with Clara that create such interesting dynamics throughout the story.
⁕ I wish there was more extensive world-building around the history of magic, the founding of the schools, and the conflict between those with magic and those without.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online/
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
aw my first five star read of the year 🥺 so many quotable/relevant/heart wrenching sentences in this book, tears did fall. I adore the premise, witches and climate change? love it. I liked the plot and I thought it had good pacing. characters were great and I really enjoyed the MCs character growth.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
japanasi's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
the premise - witch magic that depends on the seasons? 🔥
the novel on the other hand - had a lot of potential, and I liked that it raises awareness on the climate change!, which makes it even worse that it was so underwhelming, though.
Clara was awfully annoying and one-dimensional. her behaviour and constant worrying was okay for some chapters, but she continues to be unnecessarily whiny
then there’s the famous “let’s not talk about things and work through them together, instead break up and drown in self-pity”-trope mixed with constant repetitions of what has already been said —
also once again noticing that I don’t like urban fantasy in 9/10 cases
Schade!
the novel on the other hand - had a lot of potential, and I liked that it raises awareness on the climate change!, which makes it even worse that it was so underwhelming, though.
Clara was awfully annoying and one-dimensional. her behaviour and constant worrying was okay for some chapters, but she continues to be unnecessarily whiny
then there’s the famous “let’s not talk about things and work through them together, instead break up and drown in self-pity”-trope mixed with constant repetitions of what has already been said —
also once again noticing that I don’t like urban fantasy in 9/10 cases
Schade!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
pollyhall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent