tashreads2manybooks's Reviews (1.06k)

I feel icky now 🤭🤢

DNF - yawn

3.5 stars. It was sweet.

So now I am fired up! And angry! I'm angry that for centuries our patriarchal system has been oppressing and undermining women. And I'm angry that when said women did not conform to societal expectations, they were labelled as 'delicate', 'mad' or in this case 'WITCH!' This is a deeply unsettling and atmospheric read, made all the more appalling because it is based on true events in Essex and Sussex in the 1600's. Matthew Hopkins is a true psychopath and misogynist and is one of the most detestable characters I have had the displeasure to meet in years. The hypocrisy and injustice of this world just made me once again recognise the continued and continuous 'witch hunts' that go in today's society. *Drops mic* *smashes everything*

3.5 stars

Great holiday read

This is a special book. Both heartwarming and shocking, with characters you will want desperately in your life. Do yourself a favour and read it!

Dark and moody. It took me places I didn’t expect to go and made me feel all the feelings. I’m looking forward to seeing what this author does next.

About half way through this book I was so disappointed. It was fun and frivolous, but lacked the substance of the divine “Signature of All Things”. It’s only in the latter half of the novel that anything truly meaningful happens. But when it does, it is touching and heartfelt. It takes it’s sweet time getting there, but in the end City of Girls delivers the substance with the style.