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Cargando... The Witchwood Knotpor Olivia Atwater
   Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro.  OpheliaAutumn | May 1, 2024 |   A successful first read with Atwater, and I'm definitely intrigued! I will say the blurb doesn’t tell you everything about what’s going on, and I’m reluctant to reveal more. Just know that Winnie isn’t all that she seems to be, and though she’s hired to be a governess, past sentiment compels her to promise more than she expects to, and she soon finds herself caught in the middle of a curse plaguing Witchwood Manor. This was densely eerie and atmospheric, steeped in all sorts of faerie lore, filled to the brim with unsaid truths, dark subterfuge, and dangerous bargaining. As Winnie races against time to rescue her charge, she plays a perilous back and forth with the enigmatic butler Mr Quincy. However, she is honor bound and stubbornly ventures into the fray despite the mortal risks. This for sure capitalized on its Victorian setting with lots of prim and proper rules and societal class division, all intertwined with various faerie tales and complicated protocol. If you are well versed in such, then you know the fae are very tricksy, always after their own interests and advantages and ready to bind one into an unbreakable promise. Overall, I liked Winnie. She’s a strong heroine contrasting smartly with the alluringly mysterious Mr. Quincy who in turn, makes an interesting tortured tragic hero. I enjoyed seeing their antagonism turn to grudging respect to more, but beware a bratty child and a very chaste, but layered, romance (which I quite enjoyed). Admittedly, I have a love/hate relationship when it comes to the fae because while a fascinating folk, they come with a bazillion rules of engagement, their cunning and cruelty knowing no bounds. Atwater’s rendition is no different and again, I was intrigued nevertheless. This neatly concludes the first act of this story arc but leaves the reader wanting more as the challenges ahead have only just begun for Winnie, Quincy, and their allies. Luckily for me the next installment comes out later this year, and I look forward to what's in store for these characters! If you want a historic, gothic faerie infused tale, then this should deliver on all points! Thank you to the author and Starwatch Press via NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review (  ) A_Reader_Obsessed | Apr 21, 2024 |  ) awkwardaleks | Jan 4, 2024 | Fae tricksters, boss bitch magicians, cursed gothic mansions and slow burn romance. Winifred is a fab FMC and “Quincy” is great - but hope to know him better in the sequel (also hoping for a bit more passion/spice). Auto read author for me. https://youtube.com/@starkissedstories (  ) spiritedstardust | Dec 22, 2023 | It would be the ideal book for dark and stormy winter months with enough horror to make it captivating. I would love to revisit this when the audiobook comes out. Great read. Thank you to NetGalley and Starwatch Press for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. ( ) jmoura01 | Oct 18, 2023 | sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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Fantasy.
Fiction.
Romance.
Historical Fiction.
HTML: Olivia Atwater returns to the world of Half a Soul with "a sharp and beautiful gothic romance" (Alix E. Harrow). Dive into The Witchwood Knot, and enjoy a dark faerie tale set in a magical version of Victorian England. The faeries of Witchwood Manor have stolen its young lord. His governess intends to steal him back. Victorian governess Winifred Hall knows a con when she sees one. When her bratty young charge transforms overnight into a perfectly behaved block of wood, she soon realises that the real boy has been abducted by the Fair Folk. Unfortunately, the lord of Witchwood Manor is the only man in England who doesn't believe in faerieswhich leaves Winnie in the unenviable position of rescuing the young lord-to-be all by herself. Witchwood Manor is bigger than its inhabitants realise, however, and full of otherworldly dangers. As Winnie delves deeper into the other side of the house, she enlists the aid of its dark and dubious faerie butler, Mr Quincy, who hides several awful secrets behind his charming smile. Winnie hopes to make her way to the centre of the Witchwood Knot through wit and cleverness... but when all of her usual tricks fail, who will she dare to trust? Praise for The Witchwood Knot: "The Witchwood Knot is my favorite Atwater book yetwhich is saying something. A sharp and beautiful gothic romance that understands exactly what I love best about both of those genres: that everyone gets what they deserve." "The Witchwood Knot is the gothic fantasy romance of my dreams. There aren't enough superlatives for me to convey how much I loved its uniquely elegant prose, eerie setting, clever heroine, gorgeously dangerous faerie butler, and basically every single thing about the entire book. It is an immediate addition to the list of My All-Time Favourite Books, upon which Atwater's Half A Soul also resides." "The Witchwood Knot delivers the best kind of comfortthe kind that doesn't shy away from the world's injustices, but faces them with indignation, wit, courage and compassion. It will charm and affirm you in equal measure." Shelley Parker-Chan, USA Today bestselling author "The Witchwood Knot is stuffed with all the best Gothic Victorian haunted manor vibes, with unexpected love, ancient magic, and a truly bone-chilling monster. Winnie is a brave, hard-nosed, complex heroine you can't resist rooting for." "An undead cat familiar, wicked faeries, and a woman who is sick of entitled men; what more could one want in a fantasy romance? I've read all of Atwater's full length romance novels and I've loved them all, but this might be my absolute favorite." Virginia McClain, author of Sair?'s Claw .No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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The Victorian Gothic atmosphere was spot on, and I really enjoyed the story and characters.
I wish the chemistry with the love interest (no spoilers) was built up even more but overall it was a good book, with deeper themes than I expected at I first, including themes around childhood, trauma, and metaphors about human exploitation of nature and others.
The several "true" fairytales interspersed in the book really added to the world building. I get that this book is set up in a wider universe created by Olivia Atwater but I never felt like I was missing out on something or not understanding something.
I want to thank Victory editing and NetGalley for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review. (