danireyne's Reviews (849)


This book took a long time to get into. I thought about putting it down a few times, but I heard it’s a slow slow burn, so
I made myself I power through. AND OMG . The story picked up around page 160 and was a fun ride straight through to the end. 

Will definitely pick up the sequel. 
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Read this book.

It doesn’t matter if you already think you’re an intersectional feminist. READ THIS BOOK. 

This was fun and super creepy. It took a few chapters to get into, but once I was in,  I was IN. 

 Horror comedy romance mashup? I’m into it! This book flew by. Easy, fun read.

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Saara El-Arifi

DID NOT FINISH: 14%

SO DISAPPOINTED. Ugh, I want to love this book so much, but I need to put it down. I got to page 52 before I dipped out. I can't get on board with the idea of killing animals for magic & prophecy making. It really takes me out of the book and I absolutely have no interest in reading about animal mutilation. 

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This book was SO SO much fun! I love the way she wove the worlds together. I might actually need to go read the other SJM book that I've been hesitant to read. 

That said,  a few non spoilery thoughts:

  • It could have definitely been AT LEAST 200 pages shorter. Editing is your friend, SJM. 
  • I did not give ONE SHIT about Ithan’s story line. Truly unnecessary. 

This book was adorable! Such a cozy, witchy romance. I'll definitely pick up the next in the series. 

This book was fantastic. I was hooked from the very first page when the main character wakes up with a severed crows head in her hands that she brought back from her dream. This story is creepy, beautiful, sad, and so so well written. 

Basically this review sums it up: "A satisfying slow burn that explores loss, generational trauma, and violence through a narrative that is chilling yet, at its center, burning with a defiant resilience" - Electric Literature.

I need more books, Jessica! 

hmm.. so this book was interesting, but kind of difficult to follow at times. There are a few plot points that I'm still struggling to connect. 

ALSO - some of the author's word choice was suspect (the use of the word gypsy, and then a WEIRD WEIRD inappropriate reference about the Tutsi genocide)