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“To learn, you must be humble. You must be prepared to admit your ignorance. You must allow yourselves to be filled with the vital information presented to you via the skills and dedication of those who have gone before you down the long path to enlightenment.”

#Boots #falling

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I thought this book was fascinating. Elizabeth, a 384 yr old hedge witch, has just moved to her new home and is trying to have a quiet life when Tegan appears. Elizabeth sees Tegan as a possible apprentice and begins telling her the long story of her life while teaching her the craft.
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I found the book really slow paced and overly detailed with the back story, but did like the story between Elizabeth and Tegan and how it evolved. The ending was way too predictable, and I‘m not sure if I‘ll read the second book, or not. Maybe if I don‘t have anything else to read.

What a perfect book for the weekend of Halloween!! While there were some echoes for Addie LaRue and her immortal (dark and twisted) love tale across centuries, The Witch‘s Daughter holds its own and delves into witchcraft. I listened to this on audible and it was a treat for my ears. Book #70 in 2022

book #2 for #witchathon #readinggoals #spookyreads @mdm139

I didn‘t hate some of the backstory. I felt like it was paced weird or unevenly. Was not a fan of the ending. Felt like this is similar to other books I‘ve read of the author. I don‘t think I‘ll read the second book. I didn‘t hate the book but definitely just not impressed. I don‘t quite like or hate the relationships but. 🤷🏼‍♀️

This one has been on my mental TBR list, but since I don't own it or have the arc, I'm counting it as an Impulse read for this year. It's a bit slow, but I always love the historical aspect of Brackston's books, so it didn't bother me. Follows a 300+ year old witch as she flees from the warlock who wants to claim her, and not in a sexy way. #Readin22 #Audiobook #Impulse #Pantone2022

Thank you so much @AprilMae for my wonderful #wintersolsticeswap ! These chocolates look fantastic and the little candles and Spell Deck are so cool!! I love these "A little bit of" books, I have a palm reading one! I've seen The Witch's Daughter around so I am excited to read it. Thank you again!!
Thank you to @Chrissyreadit and @sprainedbrain for hosting a fantastic swap #WSS

I adored this book. It‘s was a quick ready for me, makes it a great book to take on vacation with you or something. Being a Wiccan it‘s fun to read stories about how witches function among non-magic folk lol.

There were some moments of convenience that stared getting old near the end, but overall I liked it a lot. Made me cry, especially Bess‘ beginnings.

#witchstories

Another book that took me way longer to read than it should have...be quiet, brain! However, this one I very much enjoyed. I would definitely continue reading the series!

This was a little slow, but good. It was almost like three or four books in one, since it told several stories of one witches life through the centuries. I very much enjoyed the writing style. It‘s atmospheric and helps pull you in. Definitely a good book to read in October. Very witchy! Three and a half stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

October is the perfect month for a hot bath, a witchy book, and a pumpkin candle. 🎃🖤🛁

Let‘s get a little witchy, shall we? It is spooky season, after all...

I‘m thinking of starting these soon. I love a good witchy read in October! 🖤

Ok, confession time. My #cozyswap package didn‘t have a screen name on it so I NEVER put two and two together. The invitation to the paranormal cozy #LMPBC group was to me out of no where (but totally appreciated). And now only after reading the note inside do I get it. @Littlewolf1 you did an amazing job for your first swap. I didn‘t want to open it until I mailed off my books. 👇🏻

The story was okay. I thought there was potential, but I felt the story fizzled in the middle leading to a lackluster and predictable ending. 3 stars

This is my #bookspin book for August. On to my #doublespin book!

“I have no need of a friend who thinks me good enough to share his bed but not his name.”

Listening to this audiobook while whipping up some macaron batter way too late at night. There is undoubtedly magic in meringue, and even more so in strong independent women.✨

This is the first in a series. I felt like the story ran on too long. I know, as an avid, I'm not supposed to say things like that. However it seemed to drag on and I found myself hoping for the end. It was a detailed story, with likable characters but it was obvious as well. OR maybe I'm being overly critical and this is a brilliant start to the trilogy. You decide!

📖📚 Happy Reading! 📚📖

So just started this gem tonight. Stormy night, good book, with a cup of tea.

I really enjoyed this bittersweet tale. The main character was wonderful to follow through time. It had a great mix of historical fiction, science fiction, and some romance. I loved it the more I sit and think about it.

I have been in a slump lately and have been SO desperate to read. So now I‘m just trying to find a few minutes here and there to keep my mind straight. Tonight, I‘m helping a friend with her campaign so when she‘s calling people... I‘m reading ❤️

It‘s a snow day here in #KCMO! ❄️❄️❄️ So we‘re all cuddling and reading, later I‘m making vegan chili mac! #Jethro #Tomato #ElyseTheRoommate

Historical fiction that jumped around in the timeline in cool ways. A plague story, a wwi story, and more. The current sections didn‘t have the same flow but worked as a framing device.

Thank you so much @Kshakal for this awesome #basicwitchswap package! I am excited for both of these books. The chocolate looks yummy and the socks are already on my feet! Plus a willow Rosenberg! So cute!

Thank you Amanda for this lovely #basicwitchswap! I loved how you wrapped everything and I‘m excited to try the essential oils and the tarot cards. 🖤🧙🏻‍♀️

My mom gave me this book years ago and it‘s been sitting on my shelf ever since. Now she wants me to send it to my sister so she can read both books, so I decided to read it first. After 50-some pages I‘m throwing in the towel. Cliched, predictable, and I can‘t connect with the characters, so off it goes to sister. Now I‘m grumpy and can‘t decide what to read next.

Week 28: A book about witches
Reading: The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston

My #spookytbr pile for October!!! So exciting!!#screamathon

This is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ with some caveats. I enjoyed the story, but have to highlight some problematic content.

The author identifies the main character as Wiccan, a real religion, in the modern day chapters, but then throws every witch cliche and stereotype at the reader. The tone and blending of fantasy under the name of Wiccan (and weird Satanic elements) highlighted how little the author researched Wicca.

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Alexa, play Greensleeves. 😃 🎶 📖

It‘s a busy weekend, so I haven‘t had much reading time. Sunday morning meal planning is ✅ so I‘m squeezing in 20 minutes with this book before my 60 minute 🚲 ride, grocery shopping, and starting to decorate for fall!

September #readinggoals 📚!

Hoping to get through this whole stack and then some! Includes my #currentread.

Up this month on 🎧 :
💫We‘re Going to Need More 🍷 by Gabrielle Union
💫Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

#selfimprovementSept #SeptemberTBR

#basicwitchswap

I love these short questionnaires!

1. Sage, lavender, sandalwood, vanilla
2. Popcorn, pretzels, ghiredelli dark chocolate
3. Potion bottles
4. Decorations, but I love all of it!

OMG. So, I'd been wanting to read this for awhile, and picked it up out of impulse yesterday. It grabbed me so hard I was nearly late back from lunch hour. Read until after midnight last night, racing through the pages. Not quite finished, but already know it's one of those that's going to linger with me long after I'm done.

😫!! I really loved the first half of this book, but the second half let me down. It begins as a haunting epic but just when things should ramp up... they screech to a halt for one last flashback. 100 pages of an unecessary storyline. Sigh. And that ending... I'll need a spoiler post to vent.
On a positive note, the writing was beautiful and, if you like witchy things, it's a good October read.

#fridayfun
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1. Chicken tacos 😋🌮
2. The Witch's Daughter
3. No set goal, but I usually average 2-5 a month

Happy Friday!!

@Samplergal

Nearly halfway through and LOVING it. But, the book has so many negative reviews that I'm afraid it's going to take an unexpected turn for the worst 😕. I have no idea what people have against this book... hoping I continue to enjoy it 🤞

I love when a book tells me what music to play. Spotify greatly enriches this experience.

A witchy book by candlelight? Don't mind of I do.

Pick/So-so.

Elizabeth spent her life running away from Gideon, the man who made her a powerful, immortal witch. When she meets Tegan, a teen eager to connect and to learn witchcraft, she hopes to finally find some respite from that never-ending chase.

A beautiful writing style and an often heartbreaking story. I could predict some revelations, but the book as a whole was enjoyable. My main complaint: I found Gideon to be a very flat villain.

I can't find a book I can actually get into 😫😭 I have tried so many, currently trying to get into this one. Since I started teaching, I had had a hard time finding good reads. Any advice or suggestions? Or if you just want to discuss!

Meh

Meh. I know people who love this author. I have given her books two tries and both times I am left feeling underwhelmed.
The Witch's Daughter had a good concept but lacked something. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.

I spent the day listening to books and experimenting with ny sour dough starter. Besides the cinnamon rolls and apple cider donuts, I made dinner rolls and a couple loaves of bread. #audiobaking

1. Currently reading Witch's Daughter. I just bought Jackson's Life Among Savages for Group F. I have a few library books to read, and I want to read Caroline Kennedy's book about her family's Christmases.
2. Nope. Recently learned what it was. Maybe, next year.
3. I hate November, especially Thanksgiving. I lost my little boy at 15 weeks over the holiday. It's a pretty hard month for me.
4. Happy November to all Littens.

Thank you so much @TCLinrow for my lovely #witchpleaseswap gifts! So excited to read the books, the mug and bookmarks are super cute and the candles smell amazing! 😍

B/t a pick &so-so! I enjoyed it, yet felt indifferent during parts. The MC has eternal life & constantly evading her foe. The story bounces b/t present day 2007, &other lives that she‘s led in the past. I love the historical aspects &diff. time periods. But wasnt feeling the present day story/characters,& felt like many of the answers regarding her craft were left unaddressed. A fun Halloween read, but not a fav. #pccgiveaway @TheReadingMermaid