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I just-I don’t particularly like love triangles and for most of the book I thought Tristan may be alive, because his death just didn’t get to me. I get people die in battles, but something about it felt off. In the end it didn’t matter because I don’t think Lily needed a love interest. Something I said since day one.
It bothered me we went through the whole book seeing Rowan as a not-so-nice person for what he did to Lily and in the end it s all because of selfish-Tristan wanting Lily for himself. To add even more stress Lily is grieving the loss of her Tristan in the last battle, and with Rowan back she s harboring feelings that are bound to burst out.
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Book Review: Witch’s Pyre by Josephine Angelini
Lily Proctor has come a long way from the weak, sickly girl she used to be. She has gained power as a witch and a leader, found her way home, chosen to face battle again, and (after losing her first love and being betrayed by her new love) she has learned more about loss and grief than she ever wanted to know.
Thrust once again into a society different from anything they have ever seen, Lily and her coven are determined to find answers―to find a new path to victory, a way to defeat the monstrous Woven without resorting to nuclear weapons or becoming a tyrannical mass murderer like her alternate self, Lillian. But sometimes winning requires sacrifices . . . and when the only clear path to victory lies at Lillian’s side, what price will Lily be willing to pay?
Witch’s Pyre:
This will have spoilers from the two previous books.
I received a copy of Witch’s Pyre by Josephine Angelini for review from Pan Macmillan in exchange for honest review. This has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings about the book.
So far I have really enjoyed this series, Trial by Fire was immersing, Firewalker was intriguing and then Witch’s Pyre took me on a whole new journey. It was intense, jam-packed and kept me on the edge of my toes.
Witch’s Pyre throws us straight back into the world of the book. We are right back into the action and I enjoyed this idea. The reader doesn’t miss anything and that we don’t need to be brought up with what happen.
For most of the book, we are in what feels like a whole new world. And for the most of Witch’s Pyre, our little group is somewhat captured and cannot leave.
The protagonist Lily has come a long way from the begging of the first book, and she grows even more in Witch’s Pyre. I felt that at times she did regress, but by the end, I really enjoy who she became.
The connection between Lily and Lillian is again strained in Witch’s Pyre. However, Lily has gained a greater understand of who Lillian is. They share more than just a name, they share a passion – to do what they think, is right. And although I am not a massive fan of Lillian, she has been written beautifully and like Lily I really enjoyed her character arc. Lillian is strong, ambitious and does not let her illness pull her down.
After the heartbreak between Lily and Rowan in the second book, you probably guess that their relationship is very tense when he comes back. Lily is closed off about what happens and does not want to let him in. Even when she finds out the truth. At times I felt that Lily could be too stubborn and that would take away from the book and the romance. I also was not satisfied at how the relationship was at the ending, it was a little unclear.
The friendship was quite strained through Witch’s Pyre. There is a lot of tension between the group and how things panned out in the previous book. This is one of the things that I enjoyed about this series. Josephine Angelini is able to show that no relationship is smooth sailing and there are ups and downs.
Witch’s Pyre also deals a lot with grief, with Tristan in the previous book and others in this one. It was heartbreaking at times seeing Lily, the group struggle with what has happened. Nevertheless, it felt real.
One of my favourite things about this series is the world that Angelini created. It’s one of those books where we see the world slowly exposed to us, piece by piece. Lily’s world which is most likes ours, and then Lillian’s where magic is the norm. Both are well developed, yet there was room for more.
At times there was a lot going on. There was one thing after another, it was like we were running a marathon. I would have liked at times to have a break and slow down, especially with the introduction of the ‘new world’ and characters. It was a lot to take in times.
The Worldwalker trilogy by Josephine Angelini was an enthralling and intriguing journey for both the reader and the characters. With wonderful character development and a riveting world of fantasy and science. This series to easy to fly through and you will be satisfied when you finish.
Have you read the Worldwalker Trilogy? Did you like it? Have you read some of the books in the series? Are you planning reading on starting these books? Let’s Chat.
I feel like I was supposed to question Lily during this book but I was with her 100% throughout the whole novel. Her gang begun to question her sanity and her methods but for me, SHE HAD TO. She only possessed them like a couple of time and those were DIRE MOMENTS. It’s not like she’s a psychopach who does it for fun. I love Lily’s determination, loyalty and strength in this book. She is definitely not the same person from the beginning. Nope, she’s bigger and better.
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Reviews for "Connect, Network, and Play: The Magic Card Gaming Community"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I didn't enjoy "We Buy Magic Cards" at all. The plot felt disjointed and lacking in coherence. The characters were shallow and their motivations were unclear. The dialogue was stilted and the pacing was off, making it difficult to stay engaged with the story. Overall, it just didn't live up to my expectations and I wouldn't recommend it.
2. John - 1 star - "We Buy Magic Cards" was a disappointment for me. The writing was subpar, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. The author failed to create a compelling world or interesting characters. The story felt predictable and uninspired, with a lack of originality. I struggled to finish this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.
3. Emily - 3 stars - While "We Buy Magic Cards" had an intriguing premise, it failed to deliver on its potential. The story meandered and lacked focus, making it difficult to become invested in the outcome. The writing style was average, with nothing particularly outstanding or memorable. The characters felt underdeveloped and their actions often seemed forced. Overall, I found it to be a mediocre read.
4. Mark - 2 stars - I was excited to read "We Buy Magic Cards" based on the description, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The pacing was slow and I struggled to maintain interest. The story lacked depth and the characters felt flat and unengaging. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. Overall, it was a letdown and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
5. Jessica - 2 stars - "We Buy Magic Cards" was a disappointment for me. The writing lacked finesse and the storytelling felt disjointed. The characters lacked depth and were difficult to connect with. The plot had potential, but it felt underdeveloped and rushed. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to them.