Ridiculously inane lead character

I am on chapter 21 of 29 and I can barely stand to listen further. The lead character is ridiculously self absorbed, young and silly and completely inappropriate for the role of coven leader! The entire premise of what could be an excellent story is made ridiculous.

12 personnes ont trouvé cela utile

At times charming, but lacks something...

There were parts of this book that I found truly charming. I think it's a book with good writing, but the storytelling could have been improved upon. Too many conflicting events, too much milling and stalling without a good reason, too much internal machinations by the heroine over the same darn things. Nevertheless, an interesting iteration of witches.

4 personnes ont trouvé cela utile

The Midnight Witch was Ok.

I liked this book because it was cute with a good narrator. Probably better for YA . But I enjoyed the wholesome nature. As much as necromancy can be wholesome. But no gory details, language, or sex, even Lilith's little spirit helpers could've been Disney characters.

3 personnes ont trouvé cela utile

Slow

Would you try another book from Paula Brackston and/or Marisa Calin?

Yes

Would you ever listen to anything by Paula Brackston again?

Yes

Which character – as performed by Marisa Calin – was your favorite?

None, the story was so slow, that you ended up not caring about any of them.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Midnight Witch?

About 50% of the story. It went on and on and on.

Any additional comments?

The first two books in this series were really good. Not this one.

7 personnes ont trouvé cela utile

skip this one

I have enjoyed many of Paula*s witcg books, but I couldn't finish this one. Too dark for me with necromancy. Not like her other books to me.

2 personnes ont trouvé cela utile

Disappointing!

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would not recommend this book because it is boring. I forced myself to continue listening till chapter eleven and I had to stop. I was tired of listening to the slow developing romance between the young witch and the artist. There is no focus on the development of her as the head witch. The title is misleading. What started out interesting had digress into a mundane and pedestrian romance novel. The thought of continuing the book and see to the end was too painful.

Has The Midnight Witch turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, but it has turned me off reading this author's books. I did enjoy The Witch's daughter where there was development and progression of the story which kept your interest.

Which character – as performed by Marisa Calin – was your favorite?

None.

Was The Midnight Witch worth the listening time?

No, it was a waste of my time.

Any additional comments?

I would like to return this audio book.

5 personnes ont trouvé cela utile

It is what it is ... ok

Weak story not a very strong witch lacking to say the least. But I finished it........

1 personne a trouvé cela utile

Very slow, disappointed

I loved Brackston's Witch's Daughter, but this feels like a poor YAL substitute. Terrible protagonist.

1 personne a trouvé cela utile

Infuriating heroine

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Maybe - if I thought my friend wouldn't notice every time Lillith made an obviously bad decision.

What could Paula Brackston have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Found another way to advance the story without forcing Lillith to make a series of truy stupid decisions

What about Marisa Calin’s performance did you like?

She's got a lovely accent.

Was The Midnight Witch worth the listening time?

Yes, but not the credit.

1 personne a trouvé cela utile

Spellbinding

Intense and captivating. Great audible book. Defiantly a Recommend read. Anxious to purchase other audio books from the same author. I love this book.

2 personnes ont trouvé cela utile