Pages:
384
Published:
June
18th 2013 by G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format:
Hardback
Genre:
Y.A / Historical
Acquired:
My own collection
Date
Finished: 25th January 2014
Synopsis:
With
the Brotherhood persecuting witches like never before, a divided
Sisterhood desperately needs Cate to come into her Prophesied powers.
And after Cate's friend Sachi is arrested for using magic, a
war-thirsty Sister offers to help her find answers—if Cate is
willing to endanger everyone she loves.
Cate doesn't want to be a weapon, and she doesn't want to involve her friends and Finn in the Sisterhood's schemes. But when Maura and Tess join the Sisterhood, Maura makes it clear that she'll do whatever it takes to lead the witches to victory. Even if it means sacrifices. Even if it means overthrowing Cate. Even if it means all-out war.
Cate doesn't want to be a weapon, and she doesn't want to involve her friends and Finn in the Sisterhood's schemes. But when Maura and Tess join the Sisterhood, Maura makes it clear that she'll do whatever it takes to lead the witches to victory. Even if it means sacrifices. Even if it means overthrowing Cate. Even if it means all-out war.
Quick thoughts: Vivid and imaginative, a fantastic continuation
I have been reading this
one for a little over six months. Yet every time I picked it up I was
able to slip back into the world that Jessica Spotswood has created.
This series is fast becoming one of my top favourite series.
Jessica's writing style is beautiful with vivid images and just the
right mixture of magic and action. Her characters truly stand out as
unique to the story and each has their own fascinating part to play
in what was an amazing sequel to The Cahill Witch Chronicals.
In the second instalment
we see things unravel and become even more dangerous as the
Brotherhood cracks down on their search for the Oracle and Witches.
The stakes are higher, lives are being lost, tension and fear is
rising and the suspense is thickening. What I enjoyed the most was
the progression of the story and the anticipation of approaching war.
There is so much to be lost, yet a lot to be gained and it is so
exciting watching it all unfold. From the betrayal of those Cate
trusted, to the magic and the reality of what it means to be a Witch
I was enthralled yet again in Jessica's storytelling.
Jessica does Historical so
damn well, painting a rich tapestry with her eloquent settings, you
truly get a sense of the bleak and beautiful atmosphere at times.
There were some parts Star Cursed that were predictable, for the most
part the twists are hard hitting and they kept me turning page after
page. Admittedly I still find Cate as a main character to be
frustrating, but I believe she really came into herself in this novel
and I cannot say I would not feel the same given the circumstances.
The way she tries to hold her family is admirable and while she
doesn't always make the best choices, her choices drive the story and
make me fall in love with the surrounding characters even more. Finn
and Tess are high up on that list, they are such wonderfully explored
characters.
The ending left me so so
cold. I turned and looked at my own partner and almost cried. Jessica
Spotswood [EXPLAIN YOURSELF] For all those who have read it, you will
understand how detrimental it is, and how waiting until August of
2014 is just not right – it's darn right criminal. I want it right
now. That ending – words...words have left me.
Think candles lit, pots of
tea and a cosy read on a winter day or laying in the sun in the
Summer sipping on a cool drink and getting lost in another time. This
truly is a series to get lost in and fall in love with. I cannot wait
for the third instalment and to re-read these books over and over
again, If you have not yet picked up Star Cursed what are you waiting
for? It is well worth the read.
RATING
♥♥♥♥ ½
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