A review by baknata
The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really enjoyed this book. It was like a love letter to nature and the science of the seasons. The way that the magic system was set up was unique and highly enjoyable. It wasn't hard at all to understand the magic system, as it was highly tied to weather and seasons. The main character, Cara, is complicated. By that I mean she isn't terrible, but she wasn't entirely likable either. She tended to backslide a lot with her character development, which was a little frustrating. It was difficult to dislike her though because her behavior could be explained by the trauma she faced in her childhood. The side characters in this book are really what makes it for me. Her love interest, Sang, was a phenomenal character. He was a full character who wasn't just there to dote on our main character. While he was completely enamored with Cara, he didn't pull punches with her. When she did self-destructive or stupid things, he didn't just let it slide or get overly upset. I also really liked Paige, her ex. I loved the way that the relationship between her and Cara healed over the course of the book and how we got to learn more about Paige as the story went on. She ended up being a great character. The plot of this story is pretty predictable, so it isn't for everybody. It's easy to see where the story is going, but it is still a nice, comforting story. This book made me want to be out in nature and really shows the beauty of each season. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who loves nature and is looking for a comforting story. 
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