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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
Great!!! I dont want this series to end, but the next one is probably the last...
There was too much telling, and not enough showing. (I'm making a guess for how far I went.)
Last year, yesterday, I read the first book as my first book of 2020, and this year, I read the second book as my first book of 2021.
I loved the first book. Cute, inspirational, interesting, just like the Land of Stories, up until the 6th book where Colfer decided to flush down the drain all the progress, character development, successes, with the failure of the finale. But that didn't take away how charming all the other books were. As you can probably tell I'm still seething about the disappointment. But loved the stories enough that I am willing to read this 'prequel' series.
So that being said, this was just as charming, but of course in a second hand way. The cover, dust jacket, hardcover details, map drawings in the first few pages were amazing and definitely worth purchasing the hardcover version.
There was a scene that referenced Alex and Conner, and if you haven't read the previous series, wouldn't understand the reference but I geeked out so hard when the names were mentioned. I like the fairy tale sort of world. Lucy loving geese. Brystal being nicknamed the 'Fairy Godmother'.
Minor complaints would be, the all-caps overuse especially in the end. There was a ton of bolded and italicized words but those are manageable but the overuse, of all caps, in the end was just way too much. If the dialogue tag says 'he yelled' I get that mean he was very loud, no need to all-cap-it ***spoiler-ish reference complaint don't read beyond***
r-r-read at your own r-r-risk
All I got to say is, really Colfer? Another Hans Frozen plot twist?
***Spoiler ended***
I loved the first book. Cute, inspirational, interesting, just like the Land of Stories, up until the 6th book where Colfer decided to flush down the drain all the progress, character development, successes, with the failure of the finale. But that didn't take away how charming all the other books were. As you can probably tell I'm still seething about the disappointment. But loved the stories enough that I am willing to read this 'prequel' series.
So that being said, this was just as charming, but of course in a second hand way. The cover, dust jacket, hardcover details, map drawings in the first few pages were amazing and definitely worth purchasing the hardcover version.
There was a scene that referenced Alex and Conner, and if you haven't read the previous series, wouldn't understand the reference but I geeked out so hard when the names were mentioned. I like the fairy tale sort of world. Lucy loving geese. Brystal being nicknamed the 'Fairy Godmother'.
Minor complaints would be, the all-caps overuse especially in the end. There was a ton of bolded and italicized words but those are manageable but the overuse, of all caps, in the end was just way too much. If the dialogue tag says 'he yelled' I get that mean he was very loud, no need to all-cap-it ***spoiler-ish reference complaint don't read beyond***
r-r-read at your own r-r-risk
All I got to say is, really Colfer? Another Hans Frozen plot twist?
***Spoiler ended***
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-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
SPOILERS
I loved how the author added good witches to the book! (Crazy but good) Not all witches are evil. Brystal is VERY annoying in this book tho. AND DUDE I CAN'T BELIEVE SEVEN WAS THE RIGHTEOUS KING :O Anyway I loved this book :))
I loved how the author added good witches to the book! (Crazy but good) Not all witches are evil. Brystal is VERY annoying in this book tho. AND DUDE I CAN'T BELIEVE SEVEN WAS THE RIGHTEOUS KING :O Anyway I loved this book :))
"The only way to fix a curse of the mind is with the mind itself."
Chris Colfer's books are a rare example of celebrity books that are absolutely brilliant.
So, what's this book about?
Brystal and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community.
However, when a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy, the celebrations are cut short. As the witch begins recruiting faeries into her rival school of witchcraft, it becomes clear she has dЙark intentions. And soon Brystal's friend Lucy becomes embroiled in an ominous plot against mankind.
Elsewhere, the fragile peace is on the brink of shattering. Outrage has spread throughout the kingdoms in opposition to the legalization of magic. And, a dangerous and centuries-old clan known as the Righteous Brotherhood has resurfaced, with one goal in mind: to exterminate all magical life forever...starting with Brystal....
We all know how much I loved A Tale of Magic because of its LGBT undertones and allegories that were so expertly done.
As much as I loved A Tale of Magic, I loved A Tale of Witchcraft that much more. It dealt with the theme of mental illness, mainly depression. This is a theme that is really close to my heart as depression and anxiety are two things I have dealt with life long.
I loved that Chris Colfer was able to take heavy and abstract themes like insecurity, suicide, suicidal ideations, and more in a more concrete and easy to understand way. This is definitely a dark middle-grade book and you should be wary about letting younger kids read it as it does get pretty heavy, especially in the end.
That said, it has so many amazing themes that I won't go into because I don't want to spoil and this book is worth a read. So go read it.
Overall, this book was heartbreaking and uplifting. Heavy and hopeful and I can't wait to see where this series goes.
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brilliant. absolutely brilliant.
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OMG THERE IS A SYNOPSIS AND IT IS AMAZING!!!!! LUCY, BRYSTAL, AND CO ARE GETTING INTO ALL SORTS OF MAGICAL SHENANIGANS
SQUEEEEEEEEEE
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YASSSSS
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A Tale of Witchcraft is a brilliant and magical allegory of what it is like to struggle with mental illness. A glowing story of joy and hope, it is a novel that never fails to lighten my spirits and inspire
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-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
I love how we learn more about magic, witches and the mental health in this really does give good lessons
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-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