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A review by roadtripreader
Root Brew Float by Sydney Winward
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Soo different from Selkie but still kinda cute, but I need more before I decide I like her backlist - pardon me while I add more Sydney Winward books to my TBR that just never ends I'd build a staircase to another dimension with these books. I digress
The aftermath of tragedy finds us in a small town in Massachusetts with 2 people who need to heal together.
Oh and a good twist in the third act.
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
An ancient which who escaped the Salem Witch Trials (not without bruise, trauma and trust issues) finds love and has to choose between her magic and finally being in love and loved. I do recall a similar choice for Mayla in Selkie but you know what, it's okay, sometimes choices have to be made.
Two Sentences, A Scene or less - Characters:
Jo is a bit meddlesome but in a sweet wholesome way that moght get annoying but really hasn't just yet
I relate to Clarence way more than I thought I would. He was stuck for two years because he wasn't equipped ro deal with his trauma and he waa a fraid to overcome and move on.
Fear will have you rooted in place - you blink and years have gone by.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene:
🙄Boat Scene:😑What I did not like AT ALL in this book was that Clarence wanted to "convince" Jo to give up a lart of herself to be with him 🤨- I was okay with it if she came to the choice on her own nut he went from sweet loveable recluse to controlling in that moment.
🌸Flying with Clarence! Awww, cute
🐈Jinx is a good familiar. Top notch intervening little dude.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “Witches live in a place that exists in between two realms. We can only visit one side for a short amount of time.” (Interesting, dimensional beings)
🖤 “He was asking her to…to give up her magic? For him? The thought horrified her. To never again be able to cast spells? Create potions? Step between realms?” (How fcvking dare you!)
🖤 “A potion didn’t need to tell her what she already knew—she was in love with Clarence Watts. But in the end, she would always have to leave.” (Lovesick witch poor thing)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■Excellent Disability representation
■ Memoria laetissimus Ice Cream
■Witch-lore
■ Matching Scars😥
GR Rating: 2.5⭐ rounded
CAWPILE: 5⭐
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
The aftermath of tragedy finds us in a small town in Massachusetts with 2 people who need to heal together.
Oh and a good twist in the third act.
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
An ancient which who escaped the Salem Witch Trials (not without bruise, trauma and trust issues) finds love and has to choose between her magic and finally being in love and loved. I do recall a similar choice for Mayla in Selkie but you know what, it's okay, sometimes choices have to be made.
Two Sentences, A Scene or less - Characters:
Jo is a bit meddlesome but in a sweet wholesome way that moght get annoying but really hasn't just yet
I relate to Clarence way more than I thought I would. He was stuck for two years because he wasn't equipped ro deal with his trauma and he waa a fraid to overcome and move on.
Fear will have you rooted in place - you blink and years have gone by.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene:
🙄Boat Scene:😑What I did not like AT ALL in this book was that Clarence wanted to "convince" Jo to give up a lart of herself to be with him 🤨- I was okay with it if she came to the choice on her own nut he went from sweet loveable recluse to controlling in that moment.
🌸Flying with Clarence! Awww, cute
🐈Jinx is a good familiar. Top notch intervening little dude.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “Witches live in a place that exists in between two realms. We can only visit one side for a short amount of time.” (Interesting, dimensional beings)
🖤 “He was asking her to…to give up her magic? For him? The thought horrified her. To never again be able to cast spells? Create potions? Step between realms?” (How fcvking dare you!)
🖤 “A potion didn’t need to tell her what she already knew—she was in love with Clarence Watts. But in the end, she would always have to leave.” (Lovesick witch poor thing)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■Excellent Disability representation
■ Memoria laetissimus Ice Cream
■Witch-lore
■ Matching Scars😥
GR Rating: 2.5⭐ rounded
CAWPILE: 5⭐
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025