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A review by sweekune
The Holly King by Mark Stay
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4/5
Yuletide comes to Woodville and an ancient entity is freed from its binding. The Holly King comes and causes havoc in his wake for the witches of Woodville as secrets are revealed.
- This fourth book has a different vibe to the others
The other were very wartime, "keep calm and carry on" vibes whereas this one is more mysterious and looks into the effects of war of an individual.
- Faye grows up quite a bit in this book and you see her struggle with that and the revelations that are brought to light. I think this was very well done and also acknowledges the uncomfortable fact that everyone has secrets they choose to keep hidden for the greater good.
- Bertie is probably my favourite character now. He's just the sweetest and I adore him.
A mysterious festive entry into the Witches of Woodville series. I look forward to seeing how Stay takes the series forward.
Yuletide comes to Woodville and an ancient entity is freed from its binding. The Holly King comes and causes havoc in his wake for the witches of Woodville as secrets are revealed.
- This fourth book has a different vibe to the others
The other were very wartime, "keep calm and carry on" vibes whereas this one is more mysterious and looks into the effects of war of an individual.
- Faye grows up quite a bit in this book and you see her struggle with that and the revelations that are brought to light. I think this was very well done and also acknowledges the uncomfortable fact that everyone has secrets they choose to keep hidden for the greater good.
- Bertie is probably my favourite character now. He's just the sweetest and I adore him.
A mysterious festive entry into the Witches of Woodville series. I look forward to seeing how Stay takes the series forward.