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tamanda94's review
3.0
This was a cute story. Not too complicated, just something light to read. The middle was quite boring but I did love the ending ❤️
crowwithaknife's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mmajer's review
5.0
I was up until almost midnight finishing this book (well 11:54pm to be precise, which is kind of freaky because that time has a significance in the book) and I LOVED it. As soon as I heard about a book being described as a cross between Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, and the Salem Witch Trials, I immediately wanted a piece of it. It was one of my most anticipated books of the year. Thankfully it didn’t let me down. I feel like lately some books I have been excited for have been soooo overhyped and I ended up finding them mediocre at best, so this was a pleasant surprise and came at a perfect time. I was in a bit of a reading slump, having gone through a stint of reading some books I had trouble getting in to. This changed it all and I didn’t want to put it down. The author did a wonderful job of creating such an eerie atmosphere and I could perfectly envision this sleepy seaside town. It was everything I hoped it would be and more, and I loved every second of it.
sneeps's review
3.0
I wasnt really feeling it until about 70% through, and then cried real tears at the end. I would not classify this as a horror story, as it was suggested to me. I didnt find it scary or chilling in any way, just sort of sad. It takes a while to develop but the love story was what I enjoyed the most (though i kind of didnt understand why they fell in love...I didn't feel any particular connection between them, nor was i attached to anyone but the protagonist, and that took a while)
kamilleslibrary's review
3.0
I liked the atmosphere of this book. Shea Ernshaw succeeded in writing a story that almost felt like a fairytale. I wasn’t really able to stop reading once I started. In general, I liked the story of the Swan sister, I was looking forward to the flashback and to see how they fitted in the modern plot. I didn’t care about any of the characters, they weren’t bad, I just didn’t feel anything for them or for what was happening to them. I feel liked the curse could have been more developed, I didn’t understand how the sisters were cursed. I figured the plot twist right at the beginning which kind of annoy me. Bo and Penny’s relationship was too insta-love for me. Also, the end kind of annoyed me. I didn’t understand why Bo actually stayed after everything with Penny even tho he wasn’t really in love with her when she returned. True, he wanted to be close to Hazel, but it still felt off to me. Even if it’s seems like I didn’t liked much about this book, it’s a interesting story about witches/sirens that reads like a fairytale and this is why I gave it 3 stars.
vitomartineztarigo's review against another edition
5.0
AY ES UN LIBRO TAN HERMOSO, MALDITA SEA, LÉANLO
dvnielletreads's review
3.0
I seem to be in the minority here when I say that I liked The Wicked Deep. In fact, I really liked it. Despite the odd insta-love between Penny and Bo, the setting of the novel and the all-around lore of the witches' curse more than made up for it. That being said, I think I'll read more by Shea Ernshaw in the future.
Also I did not call that twist. I'm really bad at that. :)
Also I did not call that twist. I'm really bad at that. :)
ilka00's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
elizabeth_09's review
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0