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A review by fafabookcorner
Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch by Julie Abe
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? No
5.0
Beware spoilers ahead!
Trigger Warning(s): Death, grief, violence, and confinement.
Reading Challenge: PondathonII
Rep: All of the characters are Japanese.
My Thoughts Before Reading: After that dreadful cliffhanger in the previous installment I was desperate to read this novel! I needed answers and was hoping to be satisficed with this conclusion to the series.
I am happy to say that I loved this book!
What I Liked: The plot was fast paced and I was on the edge of my seat while reading! The book begins with Eva and her mother racing to the castle to make sure that Queen Alliana is safe. Grottel appears while Eva is performing her spell and the plot picks up from there. Those first 50-70 pages were a wild ride.
The magic system was expanded upon. Rogue magic was such an interesting concept, I really enjoyed watching it all play out.
Eva’s relationship with her family played a huge part in this book. Particularly her relationship with her mother. Her mother has always been Eva’s biggest supporter, she has never doubted Eva’s magical abilities. Eva relies on her mothers (and her fathers) support even more so in this installment. It was such a lovely relationship to read about!
Eva’s relationship with Davy and Charlotte were a delight to read about! I was so happy when they made an appearance and started to help Eva in her plans. Charlotte and Davy are definitely ride-or-die friends. They have supported Eva and believed in her since the first book. Eva and Ember just like the previous book had a wonderful relationship. I loved reading about their relationship!
Eva and Conroy’s relationship surprised me. I didn’t expect for them to form a tentative truce let alone become friends. That being said I was happy that Conroy was developed. I did enjoy reading and learning more about Conroy. I even liked reading about his friendship with Eva!
The big plot twist with Grottel and Maika was completely unpredictable. The history with the culling, and how it all tied to the rogue witch was mindblowing. It was so painful and heartbreaking to read about. Abe really outdid herself with this installment.
Eva’s character development was beautifully done! Eva as seen in the previous novel has insecurities with her magic. Her family and friends believe in her but Eva doesn’t believe in herself. Through the events of this novel Eva learns to believe in herself. She really grew into herself.
My Criticism(s): Absolutely nothing!
What I’m Looking Forward To: I’m really excited to read Alliana, Girl of Dragons. I really enjoyed reading about Queen Alliana (she had a large role in this novel). I’m also very excited to read about a young Nela.
Conclusion: Overall I loved Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch! I highly recommend it if you are looking for a witchy middle grade series.
Trigger Warning(s): Death, grief, violence, and confinement.
Reading Challenge: PondathonII
Rep: All of the characters are Japanese.
My Thoughts Before Reading: After that dreadful cliffhanger in the previous installment I was desperate to read this novel! I needed answers and was hoping to be satisficed with this conclusion to the series.
I am happy to say that I loved this book!
What I Liked: The plot was fast paced and I was on the edge of my seat while reading! The book begins with Eva and her mother racing to the castle to make sure that Queen Alliana is safe. Grottel appears while Eva is performing her spell and the plot picks up from there. Those first 50-70 pages were a wild ride.
The magic system was expanded upon. Rogue magic was such an interesting concept, I really enjoyed watching it all play out.
Eva’s relationship with her family played a huge part in this book. Particularly her relationship with her mother. Her mother has always been Eva’s biggest supporter, she has never doubted Eva’s magical abilities. Eva relies on her mothers (and her fathers) support even more so in this installment. It was such a lovely relationship to read about!
Eva’s relationship with Davy and Charlotte were a delight to read about! I was so happy when they made an appearance and started to help Eva in her plans. Charlotte and Davy are definitely ride-or-die friends. They have supported Eva and believed in her since the first book. Eva and Ember just like the previous book had a wonderful relationship. I loved reading about their relationship!
Eva and Conroy’s relationship surprised me. I didn’t expect for them to form a tentative truce let alone become friends. That being said I was happy that Conroy was developed. I did enjoy reading and learning more about Conroy. I even liked reading about his friendship with Eva!
The big plot twist with Grottel and Maika was completely unpredictable. The history with the culling, and how it all tied to the rogue witch was mindblowing. It was so painful and heartbreaking to read about. Abe really outdid herself with this installment.
Eva’s character development was beautifully done! Eva as seen in the previous novel has insecurities with her magic. Her family and friends believe in her but Eva doesn’t believe in herself. Through the events of this novel Eva learns to believe in herself. She really grew into herself.
My Criticism(s): Absolutely nothing!
What I’m Looking Forward To: I’m really excited to read Alliana, Girl of Dragons. I really enjoyed reading about Queen Alliana (she had a large role in this novel). I’m also very excited to read about a young Nela.
Conclusion: Overall I loved Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch! I highly recommend it if you are looking for a witchy middle grade series.