thenerdybookwitch's Reviews (678)


I’m still reeling from the cliffhanger. I need to read volume 2 so badly! 

Some of the information is useful but be aware that there is cultural appropriation in this book so as such I will not recommend it. Instead I do recommend just searching about Mushrooms in general non-fiction books about Nature, most of the information is up to date and there is less spreading of misinformation. And more pictures for identification.

A reminder that Lilith is not a goddess, and she is a Jewish figure so unless you are Jewish you cannot work with her. She is a part of a Closed Practice. The same can be said about Kali who is also in a Closed Practice. If you want to work with them, do the necessary steps to Convert to the Religions they are a part of. If not, then research but don’t appropriate them. Baba Yaga is also not a goddess though she is a part of an Open Practice, Slavic Pagans have told people that to classify her as one is not right. Chakras are also misused and appropriated. Please, do your research.

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Loveable characters: Yes
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Will be honest, I did like The Dragon’s Bride more. Still a good book but this one was so fast that I felt like it was very rushed. I liked the couple, the world, I just wish there had been better pacing. Also really loved that this whole book is full of Queer characters. It is highly inclusive, even has a character with Neo-Pronouns! I cannot wait for the third book to see what more happens in this world!

Content Warnings not available: Death of Spouse

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Amazing book! I cried so many times, laughed so many times—one of my new fave books I will treasure it. I cannot wait for the eventually sequel to come! 😭

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Loved this so much! Such a great end to the story though I would love to see more books based on this world because I didn’t want it to end 😭 Can’t recommend this duology enough. Highly recommend!

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Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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Read the ARC of this and I enjoyed myself! These characters are so adorable and I liked seeing their relationship bloom in the weirdest way. It was a bit repetitive at times but other than that it’s great! Definitely want to see where this series goes.

CWs not included in the options: Non-consensual biting, and breaking and entering

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This pleasantly surprised me! I was expecting it to treat Carmilla and Laura’s relationship negatively but it’s not at all. Their romantic relationship is not judged by anyone. I can see why so many Lesbian bookworms absolutely adore this book. It is a vampire classic that has set a huge standard especially in the Lesbian vampire genre. It is a very good read and I highly recommend it.

Note: This is a book from 1872 so problematic themes are still going to be present. Especially outdated terms that are Ableist today. It also has such a negative view on Suicide at the end. Just keep that in mind when reading.

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After finishing all the volumes I wish that there was more. It is very open-ended and repetitive. Great stories inside, definitely not my fave of Rumiko Takahashi’s works.

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Full Review on Volume 2

First time reading this series and so far so good! Very different from works by Rumiko Takahashi I have read. Big emphasis on horror and thriller. I’ll review more once I read the second volume.
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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: Yes

Read this on a recommendation from a friend and I was so pleasantly surprised! Really enjoyed this. And it brings a uniqueness to the Alien Romance genre that I haven’t seen yet. Though to be fair I haven’t read every single one so who knows. All I know is that this is a nice cute one with a cute couple. Highly recommend!

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