 This book is very ambivalent for me. While the author clearly knows how to employ beautifully crafted language, it is also very long-winded and seems to go on forever. The characters are all unlikeable and it is, definitely (in case anyone wanted to read it because they liked the movie) NOT like the movie with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. I bought the book because everyone was raving about it being the perfect autumnal read, but it stretches over a long time period and the most distinctly described season is summer. Whenever language stands out it is in sentences like "it was a scorching July day", or something like that - so if you're looking for a cosy autumnal read, you better keep looking. While the "witchiness" of the book is definitely in place, it doesn't come across as cosy or inviting, but rather sinister and dark. In summary, the book is very well-written but although it is not a thick book, it feels like a tome and just never ends. There are no real chapters, which adds to the illusion of a never-ending story. Personally, if you're looking for a good magical autumnal read, you're better of with (re-)reading Harry Potter or the Morrigan Crow series (they're children's books but wonderfully whimsical in their magic). You can also find a video review on my instagram account @angie_rz_floatingtheboat under the Highlight Book Review Other articles that might interest you:
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