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jackiehorne's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 Good writing and accurate historical details. Heroine annoying in her lack of self-confidence, and a plot that drags.
readingjag's review against another edition
Got to page 64 and skipped to the end to make sure everything turns out ok.
katetj's review against another edition
4.0
This is another book that I've been meaning to get for a long time. Any book that is YA and Historical is pretty much sold to me, and not to mention has magic in it! As soon as I read the synopsis I was intrigued and couldn't wait to get my hands on this! Also because it has twins in it... and well being a twin I'm intrigued by author's interpretations of twin relationships!
So after finally getting my hands on this I didn't take long to dive right into it, since I was in a historical reading mood I couldn't wait to start, and devoured it in no time at all!
The chapter headers in Bewitching season are just so beautiful! --> (photo taken by me using intagram! My latest obsession (check out my blog to see the picture, link below)
Also with an opening line like that I was sucked in instantly and couldn't put it down. It was such a beautifully crafted book with lots of twists and turns and never a dull moment.
At times I wanted to shake Percy and say 'Open your eyes girl!' but Marissa crafted it well and I didn't get too annoyed with her... because everything happened at the right moment and the frustration made the conclusion all the more sweeter!
You can read the rest of this review over at: Nomalicious Reads
So after finally getting my hands on this I didn't take long to dive right into it, since I was in a historical reading mood I couldn't wait to start, and devoured it in no time at all!
The chapter headers in Bewitching season are just so beautiful! --> (photo taken by me using intagram! My latest obsession (check out my blog to see the picture, link below)
Also with an opening line like that I was sucked in instantly and couldn't put it down. It was such a beautifully crafted book with lots of twists and turns and never a dull moment.
At times I wanted to shake Percy and say 'Open your eyes girl!' but Marissa crafted it well and I didn't get too annoyed with her... because everything happened at the right moment and the frustration made the conclusion all the more sweeter!
You can read the rest of this review over at: Nomalicious Reads
lobeliaparides's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it!!! I'm so happy that Persy finally got to be with the one she loves and that he had no problem with her magic abilities :)
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, that was a fun read. I think it's a series, so it ought to keep me occupied for a while.
brandypainter's review against another edition
2.0
If you are looking for a good historical fantasy involving early 19th century England and magic I would recommend [b:Sorcery and Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot|64207|Sorcery and Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (Cecelia and Kate, #1)|Patricia C. Wrede|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1328875743s/64207.jpg|505] or [b:Kat, Incorrigible|6609744|Kat, Incorrigible (The Unladylike Adventures of Kat Stephenson, #1)|Stephanie Burgis|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1301591403s/6609744.jpg|6629179]. This is not anywhere near as good. The heroine is about as full of life as a wet dead leaf. She is so utterly uninspiring I found myself actively hoping things would not go her way. I also found neither the magical storyline or the romance-in-high-society storyline to be done particularly well. It was a disappointing afternoon.
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
3.0
Charming Victorian fantasy, much like Wrede's Sorcery and Cecelia-although not as wonderful as Sorcery and Cecelia. Neverless this is a cute read about twin sisters who are witches about to come out into society. They have to keep their magical talent secret because witches are not liked in general. While in London, their magical governess is kidnapped by a wizard and held hostage in a plot to overtake the throne.
Recommended 13+
Recommended 13+
cammschwartz's review against another edition
4.0
I quite enjoyed this quick read. The reader is really fighting Persy and wanting her to do the right thing in the end. I thought the world building was very well done and I was addicted from the 2nd page. Highly recommend. I loved Mr. Seton but his first name was quite interesting who names a child Lochinvar? I did like the brother, Charles. He was funny and witty.
nelsonseye's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, I did enjoy this book and plan to read Penelope's story. I found the royal intrigue interesting and Charles (heroine's younger brother) was awesome. I had some trouble reading Persy at times; she seemed inconsistent with her desires and motivations and at times ridiculously naive; Charles at eleven was more aware than she was at seventeen.
kristid's review against another edition
4.0
Persephone and Penelope Leland are about to be thrust into their coming out season! These girls may look alike but that is as far as their likeness goes. They couldn’t be more different from each other. While Penelope can’t wait to start her season and longs for dancing at wondrous balls, Persephone would rather be reading a book or studying her magic.
But there is much more than their upcoming season that the girls must worry about. It seems that their governess, Ally is missing. They only clue they have to her whereabouts is a note apologizing for her absence. Persy and Pen both realize that something is not right and that Ally’s disappearance may be more like a kidnaping!
Bewitching Season is Marissa Doyle’s debut novel. I love historical fiction and Bewitching Season moved into one of my top favorite spots! Doyle’s writing is smooth and intriguing. Although magic is a key component in the story, her dialogue and cultural references allow the story to maintain it’s historical appeal! One of my favorite characters from the story is the twin’s younger brother in the story, Charles. I like to think of him as the comic relief, but I think his role in the story goes well beyond that. The plot itself is full of twists and turns and Doyle brilliantly keeps them from unraveling! The ending may have been a little bit predictable, but that didn’t bother me at all! I would highly recommend Bewitching Season to historical fiction and fantasy fans!
But there is much more than their upcoming season that the girls must worry about. It seems that their governess, Ally is missing. They only clue they have to her whereabouts is a note apologizing for her absence. Persy and Pen both realize that something is not right and that Ally’s disappearance may be more like a kidnaping!
Bewitching Season is Marissa Doyle’s debut novel. I love historical fiction and Bewitching Season moved into one of my top favorite spots! Doyle’s writing is smooth and intriguing. Although magic is a key component in the story, her dialogue and cultural references allow the story to maintain it’s historical appeal! One of my favorite characters from the story is the twin’s younger brother in the story, Charles. I like to think of him as the comic relief, but I think his role in the story goes well beyond that. The plot itself is full of twists and turns and Doyle brilliantly keeps them from unraveling! The ending may have been a little bit predictable, but that didn’t bother me at all! I would highly recommend Bewitching Season to historical fiction and fantasy fans!