Reviews

The Bewitching Hour: A Tara Maclay Prequel by Ashley Poston

raeofpurple's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

anniestar's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I didn’t super love the actual mechanics of the writing. There was a lot of trying to explain the 90s rather than show the 90s. Also, it felt out of character for Tara throughout most of it.

heytherekaity's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, Body horror, Medical trauma, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Bullying

kelseyshockley's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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

3.0

cmdrchristie's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

smrath's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.25

vikrose's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

momo23's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

3.5

pipeypoopie's review against another edition

4.0

wow!!

lesbians!! witches!! gay people!!!

i really really enjoyed this book. tara is such a likeable character - pls write more and more. ashley, if you’re reading this review, just thank you!! you’re a star.

an unsung hero of buffy gets her own story!

4/5

ginnymiglierina's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5