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bookph1le's review against another edition
1.0
Generic teenage paranormal fare with an annoying protagonist and a stereotypical sexist guy who's supposedly crush-worthy, not to mention mustache-twirlers as villains. I read the whole thing hoping to at least find an interesting concept or take on witchcraft, but no. Not at all worth my time.
magencorrie's review against another edition
1.0
DNF
Oh, how I wanted to enjoy this one. It seemed like a book I would really get into. And I tried twice--twice --to like it, but I just couldn't. I couldn't connect with the storyline nor the characters. Quite a few times I found the interactions and movements of the characters to feel too stiff and unnatural. And the main character's need for a social statue was something I just couldn't understand, and her so called best friend pissed me off!
I really did want to like this one, but it wasn't for me, personally.
Oh, how I wanted to enjoy this one. It seemed like a book I would really get into. And I tried twice--twice --to like it, but I just couldn't. I couldn't connect with the storyline nor the characters. Quite a few times I found the interactions and movements of the characters to feel too stiff and unnatural. And the main character's need for a social statue was something I just couldn't understand, and her so called best friend pissed me off!
I really did want to like this one, but it wasn't for me, personally.
dhani572's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was not a fan of this book...the pace was too fast and it felt like I missed something in the middle. The female lead was whiny and just a bit bratty. I couldn't connect and found myself just hoping that I was at the end.
jhuns17's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
lovebeingfelicia's review against another edition
5.0
I'm literally on my way to buy the second book of this series! Amazing!
emersonmoore03's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
crazyjuice37's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
lsparrow's review against another edition
2.0
YA fiction - an easy read - a bit too much of high school for my taste.
jeslyncat's review against another edition
4.0
I really, really, really liked this book. I liked the original character, the realistic revelations, and that things aren't so perfect.
It was a little predictable, and the insta-love was annoying. Hence, the star-loss.
It was a little predictable, and the insta-love was annoying. Hence, the star-loss.
hiveretcafe's review against another edition
3.0
This review was originally posted on my blog: Hiveretcafe
I received an e-ARC from Delacorte Press via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This fact in no shape or form affects my revew. Except for the existence of the review itself. I recieved no compensation for this review in any way.This is my honest opinion of the work.
I completely did not expect that twist in the end. Damn, that really got me.
So anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the intrigue about the Bible and the sorcerers really captured my attention. I thought that Indigo is an interesting character and that the character development that she went through was interesting. Throughout the story, we really get to see her grow into herself more and figure things out generally. She is one of the popular clique and she is all the things that you would expect of the people in a popular clique, except maybe for the mother who is the owner of an occult store. And as things start to change in her life, she grows up and grows out of that stereotype.
Paige was interesting as well. She wasn't fazed whatsoever with everything going on, in fact she was so supportive of Indy that it was a little strange. However, Paige was that voice of reason in Indigo's life, always telling her that her ideas were dangerous, because they were actually dangerous.
I enjoyed Bishop's banter and his character from the very beginning. Of course he was creepy in the beginning, but as we learn more about him, he's really sort of endearing, no matter what Indigo has to say about him. Seriously though, who names their dog "Lovely Lumpkins"? I liked Jezebel as well. She's entertaining and she's one of those frenemies that you can't help but love to hate.
The plot is well crafted because I completely did not expect that twist in the end nor the cliff hanger as well. Though in retrospect, looking back, I can see all the seeds planted for the plot twist. The sorcerers are absolutely terrible and though the witches aren't too much better, we get to see more of the sorcerers than the witches first hand. I really hate the sorcerers though I have no particular love for the witches either. I enjoyed watching Indigo struggle with learning magic and fitting herself into this new role of witch and just generally stumble her way along.
Quote time! I don't doubt that a lot of these are going to be from Bishop. I'm on a roll with reading books with snarky characters lately.
That last quote is one of my absolute favourites because it rhymes and I was studying poetry a little while back and so that one really stuck out to me.
It's been a while since I've read something witchy and the last book wasn't all that great, so this one definitely gets me back into that genre! This book was fantastic and I definitely will be picking myself up a physical copy when it comes out and wait for the sequel with baited breath. Also, the author is Canadian, which is exciting for me! I look forward to hopefully see this book on the White Pine reading list in the years to come! Remember, Hexed comes out June 10th.
I received an e-ARC from Delacorte Press via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This fact in no shape or form affects my revew. Except for the existence of the review itself. I recieved no compensation for this review in any way.This is my honest opinion of the work.
I completely did not expect that twist in the end. Damn, that really got me.
So anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the intrigue about the Bible and the sorcerers really captured my attention. I thought that Indigo is an interesting character and that the character development that she went through was interesting. Throughout the story, we really get to see her grow into herself more and figure things out generally. She is one of the popular clique and she is all the things that you would expect of the people in a popular clique, except maybe for the mother who is the owner of an occult store. And as things start to change in her life, she grows up and grows out of that stereotype.
Paige was interesting as well. She wasn't fazed whatsoever with everything going on, in fact she was so supportive of Indy that it was a little strange. However, Paige was that voice of reason in Indigo's life, always telling her that her ideas were dangerous, because they were actually dangerous.
I enjoyed Bishop's banter and his character from the very beginning. Of course he was creepy in the beginning, but as we learn more about him, he's really sort of endearing, no matter what Indigo has to say about him. Seriously though, who names their dog "Lovely Lumpkins"? I liked Jezebel as well. She's entertaining and she's one of those frenemies that you can't help but love to hate.
The plot is well crafted because I completely did not expect that twist in the end nor the cliff hanger as well. Though in retrospect, looking back, I can see all the seeds planted for the plot twist. The sorcerers are absolutely terrible and though the witches aren't too much better, we get to see more of the sorcerers than the witches first hand. I really hate the sorcerers though I have no particular love for the witches either. I enjoyed watching Indigo struggle with learning magic and fitting herself into this new role of witch and just generally stumble her way along.
Quote time! I don't doubt that a lot of these are going to be from Bishop. I'm on a roll with reading books with snarky characters lately.
"And your grandma's actually aging really well. I bet she'd look hot in spankies." (Indigo not Bishop! *gasp*)
"'Okay,' the guy says. 'I'll guess, then. Flat tire? Out of gas? Feminine issues? It's feminine issues, isn't it?'"
"'Haven't got a last name,' he says. 'Who are you, Pink? Everyone has one.' 'Not me.'"
"'She's just pulling a Bella.' 'A what?' 'A Bella. You know - guy does you wrong, so you punish him by practically killing yourself.'"
"No, there were no magical powers involved in me lifting that bookcase, just six feet three inches of pure, unapologetic muscle."
"Everything around me is just a blur of color, a flash of movement, garbled sounds I can't quite decipher and don't want to."
That last quote is one of my absolute favourites because it rhymes and I was studying poetry a little while back and so that one really stuck out to me.
It's been a while since I've read something witchy and the last book wasn't all that great, so this one definitely gets me back into that genre! This book was fantastic and I definitely will be picking myself up a physical copy when it comes out and wait for the sequel with baited breath. Also, the author is Canadian, which is exciting for me! I look forward to hopefully see this book on the White Pine reading list in the years to come! Remember, Hexed comes out June 10th.