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Hawkweed Prophecy #2
La reine captive
Certaines histoires d'amour ne s'oublient pas. Certaines amitiés résistent à la distance. Et certains ennemis ne meurent jamais... Alors qu'elle doit devenir reine des sorcières, Poppy s'enfuit en Afrique, où elle est bientôt retenue prisonnière. L'amour de Leo pourra-t-il la libérer ? Sans blesser la douce Clarée, qui cherche sa voie dans sa nouvelle communauté.
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First published June 1, 2017
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August 7, 2017
The Hawkweed Legacy was breathtaking and addicting. The book was so beautiful and captivating I could not put it down.
When I read the first book in this series, I liked it but it wasn't a book I would remember a year later. It was good, but it wasn't unique and memorable. This book was so much better. The characters and story becomes a lot more relatable and it truly becomes a unique story that I will definitely remember for a long time.
This book starts off exactly where the last one ended. Poppy is flying away in bird form, leaving behind Leo, Ember, her mother and the whole clan after being crowned Queen. Once reaching Africa, she is taken in by a Shaman and her grandson, who vow to help her and keep her safe. As Charlock does everything to ensure her daughter will return and be safe when she does, she sets up a plan to use Leo to get Poppy to come back, which makes a huge mess not only in the main characters, but also in the coven itself.
The beginning of this book was a bit dry. We get a lot of backstory to when Charlock was a teenager and she and her best friend Betony finally became of age to go out into the real world to try to get pregnant. The main point of the story is the friendship between Betony and Charlock and how Betony fell in love with a boy and how that put strain on the two friends. While this part of the story was interesting, it was a bit boring. The whole time I was just waiting to read more from Poppy's point of view in Africa since it was a whole new setting, but unfortunately there was very little we go from her whole trip.
The book was a bit predictable, especially since you already know how young Betony and Charlock's story ends. The climax of this story did catch me by surprise a bit, but I really enjoyed it, as well as the ending.
I loved Poppy in this story just as much as I loved her in the first book. I was a bit disappointed with Ember's story. Yes she's human and she's not the powerful Queen like Poppy, but that doesn't mean you have to make a weak idiot in the story. It almost seemed like Ember lost all her drive and her character from the first book and become someone else.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book so much more than the first. The main characters (minus Ember) were all amazing, and the plot line was fairly good. Other than Ember's character, and the story being a little to predictable, I truly enjoyed this story. Can't wait to see how this series continues.
Happy Reading,
Aneta
When I read the first book in this series, I liked it but it wasn't a book I would remember a year later. It was good, but it wasn't unique and memorable. This book was so much better. The characters and story becomes a lot more relatable and it truly becomes a unique story that I will definitely remember for a long time.
This book starts off exactly where the last one ended. Poppy is flying away in bird form, leaving behind Leo, Ember, her mother and the whole clan after being crowned Queen. Once reaching Africa, she is taken in by a Shaman and her grandson, who vow to help her and keep her safe. As Charlock does everything to ensure her daughter will return and be safe when she does, she sets up a plan to use Leo to get Poppy to come back, which makes a huge mess not only in the main characters, but also in the coven itself.
The beginning of this book was a bit dry. We get a lot of backstory to when Charlock was a teenager and she and her best friend Betony finally became of age to go out into the real world to try to get pregnant. The main point of the story is the friendship between Betony and Charlock and how Betony fell in love with a boy and how that put strain on the two friends. While this part of the story was interesting, it was a bit boring. The whole time I was just waiting to read more from Poppy's point of view in Africa since it was a whole new setting, but unfortunately there was very little we go from her whole trip.
The book was a bit predictable, especially since you already know how young Betony and Charlock's story ends. The climax of this story did catch me by surprise a bit, but I really enjoyed it, as well as the ending.
I loved Poppy in this story just as much as I loved her in the first book. I was a bit disappointed with Ember's story. Yes she's human and she's not the powerful Queen like Poppy, but that doesn't mean you have to make a weak idiot in the story. It almost seemed like Ember lost all her drive and her character from the first book and become someone else.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book so much more than the first. The main characters (minus Ember) were all amazing, and the plot line was fairly good. Other than Ember's character, and the story being a little to predictable, I truly enjoyed this story. Can't wait to see how this series continues.
Happy Reading,
Aneta
March 14, 2019
The Hawkweed Legacy was an adequate sequel. I did, however, struggle with the alternating point of view and past/present transitions. I enjoy the writing style, characters and world building even if the story can be slow moving at times.
March 4, 2018
The only thing wrong with this book is that it's over and how sad I am that I will not be reading about these characters ever again :(
I enjoyed the MC's and the villain in this story so much. Irena Brignull sucked me into this world of witches and magic with her first book The Hawkweed Prophecy and I had to know the ending of this duology even though in doing so this story in now over.
I enjoyed the MC's and the villain in this story so much. Irena Brignull sucked me into this world of witches and magic with her first book The Hawkweed Prophecy and I had to know the ending of this duology even though in doing so this story in now over.
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September 27, 2024
read: 2017
reread: 2024
make you sure have a few boxes of Kleenex while reading this, ‘cause lord knows I needed some!
it’s was so wonderfully sad.
in this one we get more into Leo’s past, how he came to be and what exactly happened to his parents. since in the first book he was all but a mystery. and boy was it absolutely heartbreaking.
we’re also given flashbacks to Betony’s and Charlock’s early lives in the coven, and the choices they’ve made that might’ve influence Ember, Poppy and Leo in the present. and other characters tangled up in all the drama.
my only complaint, maybe, it’s the treatment of men? while I understand it’s all about the meaning of friendship and sisterhood. they couldn’t even keep their baby sons because men are, like the bane to their society. they were only allowed to yoke (which is a weird word and all I kept thinking was yolk) with them but not form relationships. and to prove this point, Betony and Charlock, at some point, were at odds because of this.
I’m all for sisterhood and strong bonds between girls but not all men are evil ... 🤷🏻♀️
anyway it was lovely and bittersweet. and I’m still crying.
reread: 2024
make you sure have a few boxes of Kleenex while reading this, ‘cause lord knows I needed some!
it’s was so wonderfully sad.
in this one we get more into Leo’s past, how he came to be and what exactly happened to his parents. since in the first book he was all but a mystery. and boy was it absolutely heartbreaking.
we’re also given flashbacks to Betony’s and Charlock’s early lives in the coven, and the choices they’ve made that might’ve influence Ember, Poppy and Leo in the present. and other characters tangled up in all the drama.
my only complaint, maybe, it’s the treatment of men? while I understand it’s all about the meaning of friendship and sisterhood. they couldn’t even keep their baby sons because men are, like the bane to their society. they were only allowed to yoke (which is a weird word and all I kept thinking was yolk) with them but not form relationships. and to prove this point, Betony and Charlock, at some point, were at odds because of this.
I’m all for sisterhood and strong bonds between girls but not all men are evil ... 🤷🏻♀️
anyway it was lovely and bittersweet. and I’m still crying.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2017
The Hawkweed Legacy by acclaimed screenwriter, Irena Brignull is book 2 of the Hawkweed Prophecy, and it continues on almost immediately on. Therefore, it's not one to start without reading book 1, at least in my opinion. I was looking forward to this series, only because I like the whimsical factor in the author's screen work. As a fantasy young adult fiction, which I do enjoy from time to time, I was easily taken by the author's beautiful prosaic writing from the get go. Her characters have much depth and development through the pages, yet I'm not quite sure I love the outcome of certain ones. There's a lot of chaos within the plotlines, yet it somehow does all come together. If the author's looking for readers' approval, I'm not so sure we would enjoy some of these characters or plot lines. I didn't understand the need for the actual rape scene or why the love triangle that doesn't even seem to make as much sense, and which dragged the story a bit in the first book. When we come to The Hawkweed Legacy it continues, almost as a ploy. Though I do like different perspectives in this second installment for us to understand a backstory. I think one aspect is that it reads like a movie. It's visually beautiful, but the disconnect between scenes and the plot overtakes it. Despite this, I think it's still worth taking a look for fans of young adult fantasy.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a positive review, and have not been compensated for this. This is my honest opinion.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a positive review, and have not been compensated for this. This is my honest opinion.
May 10, 2017
I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I would not hesitate to recommend the Hawkwood Prophecy books to anyone who loves fantasy with passion woven throughout. This sequel was totally compelling and rather beautifully composed. The way so many characters draw the readers' compassion is remarkable because at times you are torn as to where your sympathies should lie. Poppy, Charlock, Betony, Leo, Ember and Sorrel all struggle to understand and follow their destined paths but at the core of their existence is the need to love and be loved. Read both books to find out whether they succeed.
I would not hesitate to recommend the Hawkwood Prophecy books to anyone who loves fantasy with passion woven throughout. This sequel was totally compelling and rather beautifully composed. The way so many characters draw the readers' compassion is remarkable because at times you are torn as to where your sympathies should lie. Poppy, Charlock, Betony, Leo, Ember and Sorrel all struggle to understand and follow their destined paths but at the core of their existence is the need to love and be loved. Read both books to find out whether they succeed.
November 15, 2017
Today the book I have to talk to you about is The Hawkweed Legacy by Irena Brignull. It is the second book in the The Hawkweed Prophecy series.
This review will contain some spoilers for book one. If you have not read book one, you may not want to proceed with reading my review. Consider yourself warned.
This book has a myriad of characters but the one that sticks out the most is Poppy. We learned in the previous book that Poppy grew up as a chaff (a normal human) when she is not one. She is, in fact, a witch. Now, in this book Poppy has left the clan and is trying to figure out her life.
The other characters from book 1 also reappear in book 2, along with some new faces. We have Ember, who having grown up as a witch, is now in the chaff world. She is trying to navigate it the best that she can. And there is definitely more Leo. Love sick Leo.
I have to say that the love triangle thing, like with the first book, still got on my nerves a little bit. Maybe it is because I read the first book so close to the 2nd (I don't usually read series books so close together) that I am actually still stuck on my issues with that from the first one and it is just a carry over effect. But there were too many bits of it that irked me.
However, aside from the triangle, I enjoyed the story. Once again Irena Brignull writes wonderfully descriptive passages that just pull you into the story. While reading, I just could not help but imagine the world and feel as though I was there along side them.
Beautiful, descriptive, and an enthralling read. I definitely recommend it.
This review is based on a copy provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.
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This review will contain some spoilers for book one. If you have not read book one, you may not want to proceed with reading my review. Consider yourself warned.
This book has a myriad of characters but the one that sticks out the most is Poppy. We learned in the previous book that Poppy grew up as a chaff (a normal human) when she is not one. She is, in fact, a witch. Now, in this book Poppy has left the clan and is trying to figure out her life.
The other characters from book 1 also reappear in book 2, along with some new faces. We have Ember, who having grown up as a witch, is now in the chaff world. She is trying to navigate it the best that she can. And there is definitely more Leo. Love sick Leo.
I have to say that the love triangle thing, like with the first book, still got on my nerves a little bit. Maybe it is because I read the first book so close to the 2nd (I don't usually read series books so close together) that I am actually still stuck on my issues with that from the first one and it is just a carry over effect. But there were too many bits of it that irked me.
However, aside from the triangle, I enjoyed the story. Once again Irena Brignull writes wonderfully descriptive passages that just pull you into the story. While reading, I just could not help but imagine the world and feel as though I was there along side them.
Beautiful, descriptive, and an enthralling read. I definitely recommend it.
This review is based on a copy provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.
Find more of my reviews here:
https://readingwithcupcakes.blogspot....
December 1, 2018
While I felt that some story elements were rushed, overall I really enjoyed this second book in the duology. I also enjoyed how a few things were left open for the reader's imagination to fill in - you don't have to tie up every loose end! I felt a little frustrated once it became clear which 'legacy' the title is referring to, but enjoyed learning about Betony and Charlock when they were younger.
If you like books about witches and can ignore the fact that the magic is never fully explained, you will enjoy this!
If you like books about witches and can ignore the fact that the magic is never fully explained, you will enjoy this!
August 15, 2020
I did not finish this book, through no fault of the author's.
I read the first book before the COVID lockdown, and because my town library only has a softcopy and no ebook, I waited impatiently for the lockdown to be partially lifted and rushed to the library the first opportunity that I have.
The book is as beautifully written as book 1. The relationship between mothers and children, between boy and girl, are heartbreaking.
But my dread grew when Sorrell went out in search for a boy, any boy, to impregnate her as demanded by the ghost of her mother. And when she was unable to find any boy, she looked for the only boy she knew, unwillingly. And it was hinted that her mother took over her body when she raped Leo, the boyfriend of her cousin.
I have to stop at that point because I just could not read on anymore.
I read the first book before the COVID lockdown, and because my town library only has a softcopy and no ebook, I waited impatiently for the lockdown to be partially lifted and rushed to the library the first opportunity that I have.
The book is as beautifully written as book 1. The relationship between mothers and children, between boy and girl, are heartbreaking.
But my dread grew when Sorrell went out in search for a boy, any boy, to impregnate her as demanded by the ghost of her mother. And when she was unable to find any boy, she looked for the only boy she knew, unwillingly. And it was hinted that her mother took over her body when she raped Leo, the boyfriend of her cousin.
I have to stop at that point because I just could not read on anymore.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 14, 2018
When I was pitched this book, I thought this was the first in the series. I loosely read the summary and just assumed that it was the first one.
So let’s get this out of the way first—read the first book in the series before you read this book. It’s hard for me to write a review for this one because it’s very clearly part of a series and was meant to be read by people who had read the first book.
With that in mind, I could have backed out and said I would rather wait and read the first one before writing a review, but I made a commitment and I decided to read on and focus on the writing and world building rather than the bigger story.
In retrospect, I should have gone back and read the first book as this one picks up apparently right where the first book left off. It’s evident that readers should be familiar with the first book and the characters, as a newbie I had no idea what was going on for quite a few chapters. But as I said, besides being lost I tried to keep focused on how everything was written.
In my opinion, the author does a remarkable job creating characters that are interesting and operate in a rich fantasy world. The storytelling style reminded me of a fairytale and I loved how breezy the narration was. It wasn’t elementary or basic. While this book is a YA novel, the author keeps with the breezy narration but yet doesn’t make it so basic that older readers would get bored.
With the characters, the author did a great job creating people that readers might or might not like. At times I was sympathizing with them and at other times I was like ‘what are you doing?!’ This book alternates between different POVs and I love books that offer the same story but from a different perspective.
While I enjoyed this book and I appreciated the world and interesting characters with pretty narration…..I just felt so lost. So how to rate this book? I hate rating books based on my own short comings—in this case not reading the first book. Had I read the first book I think I would have liked this book a lot more—-but I haven’t so do I rate the book lower because I was lost? Part of me doesn’t want to rate this book at all but the OCD in me is too loud and I need to rate it. Ultimately I decided to go with 3 stars. I was completely lost in this book, but I did enjoy the narration and characters and had I read the other book I would probably have rated it a 4, since I didn’t read the first book I would have gone with a 2, so I split the difference and went with a 3. If you are thinking about reading this one but haven’t read the series, go read the first book. If you have read the first book, then I think you will be eager to find out what happens.
See my full review here
So let’s get this out of the way first—read the first book in the series before you read this book. It’s hard for me to write a review for this one because it’s very clearly part of a series and was meant to be read by people who had read the first book.
With that in mind, I could have backed out and said I would rather wait and read the first one before writing a review, but I made a commitment and I decided to read on and focus on the writing and world building rather than the bigger story.
In retrospect, I should have gone back and read the first book as this one picks up apparently right where the first book left off. It’s evident that readers should be familiar with the first book and the characters, as a newbie I had no idea what was going on for quite a few chapters. But as I said, besides being lost I tried to keep focused on how everything was written.
In my opinion, the author does a remarkable job creating characters that are interesting and operate in a rich fantasy world. The storytelling style reminded me of a fairytale and I loved how breezy the narration was. It wasn’t elementary or basic. While this book is a YA novel, the author keeps with the breezy narration but yet doesn’t make it so basic that older readers would get bored.
With the characters, the author did a great job creating people that readers might or might not like. At times I was sympathizing with them and at other times I was like ‘what are you doing?!’ This book alternates between different POVs and I love books that offer the same story but from a different perspective.
While I enjoyed this book and I appreciated the world and interesting characters with pretty narration…..I just felt so lost. So how to rate this book? I hate rating books based on my own short comings—in this case not reading the first book. Had I read the first book I think I would have liked this book a lot more—-but I haven’t so do I rate the book lower because I was lost? Part of me doesn’t want to rate this book at all but the OCD in me is too loud and I need to rate it. Ultimately I decided to go with 3 stars. I was completely lost in this book, but I did enjoy the narration and characters and had I read the other book I would probably have rated it a 4, since I didn’t read the first book I would have gone with a 2, so I split the difference and went with a 3. If you are thinking about reading this one but haven’t read the series, go read the first book. If you have read the first book, then I think you will be eager to find out what happens.
See my full review here
August 13, 2017
The Hawkweed Legacy
By
Irena Brignull
What it's all about...
The Hawkweed Legacy is the continuation of the Hawkweed Prophecy which I just finished prior to reading this book. I loved the first book and was just as excited to read this one. This book continues Poppy's story and Ember's story and Leo's story. But it delves deeper into the early lives of the key Witches in their lives...Raven and Sorrel and Betony and Charlick. The author directs this story from past to present and beyond in a scary chilling and yet beautiful way.
Why I wanted to read it...
I wanted to read it because I needed to find out when and how Poppy would become Queen Of The Witches.
What made me truly enjoy this book...
The writing in this book was just as incredible as in the first book. When I read these books I am so caught up in this story...the witch clans and the humans and their interactions...it's otherworldly and yet of this world, too.
Why you should read it, too...
Readers who loved the first book will also love this one. I would never read this second one without reading the first one. They are both incredible!
October 15, 2024
Meglio del primo, ma per me ancora non ci siamo. Portandosi dietro le premesse del libro precedente, ambientazione e intenti rimangono la scintilla che incoraggia nel proseguire ma la realizzazione resta spesso maldestra: il Leo-centrismo, alcune affermazioni secondo me in piena contraddizione con lo spirito che l'opera vorrebbe avere, il modo in cui le relazioni tra le personagge si sviluppano... è tutto un vorrei ma non posso. Poi, va beh, sorvoliamo sul bistrattamento della povera Ember e come un certo, grave, evento venga ridotto ai minimi termini per far finire a tarallucci e vino (e comunque il finale meno male che è quello che è perché per come stavano andando le cose avrebbe potuto essere molto peggio).
Lo stile di scrittura è il grande pregio perché dal punto di vista tecnico Irena Brignull trovo che sappia scrivere davvero bene, ed è anche il motivo per cui dopo la delusione del primo ho proseguito lo stesso (quello, e in più è ottobre e per la witchy season sto libro è ottimo).
Lo stile di scrittura è il grande pregio perché dal punto di vista tecnico Irena Brignull trovo che sappia scrivere davvero bene, ed è anche il motivo per cui dopo la delusione del primo ho proseguito lo stesso (quello, e in più è ottobre e per la witchy season sto libro è ottimo).
June 4, 2020
J’avais beaucoup aimée le premier tome (forcément une histoire avec des sorcières je ne veux pas passer à côté !) et j’ai mis un petit moment avant de lire ce deuxième tome. Le début est assez long à démarrer, Poppy est complètement absente de l’histoire (alors qu’elle était quand même au centre dans le premier tome) - Clarée également est mise de côté et je la trouve assez nunuche pour le peu de fois où elle est dans l’histoire..
Les éléments, étaient un peu étrange (l’histoire est sans queue ni tête j’ai l’impression) ils étaient bien trop rapide et une description un peu maladroite.. je suis assez déçue, le premier tome était tellement superbe. La scène du viole est vraiment limite, surtout pour un livre jeunesse.
J’ai tout de même aimée, les parties flash-back sur l’adolescence de Charlock et de Badiane qui sont quand même assez intéressante et qui apporte un peu de chose à l’histoire..
Cette lecture est pour moi une déception, il y avait tellement à faire après le premier tome..
Les éléments, étaient un peu étrange (l’histoire est sans queue ni tête j’ai l’impression) ils étaient bien trop rapide et une description un peu maladroite.. je suis assez déçue, le premier tome était tellement superbe. La scène du viole est vraiment limite, surtout pour un livre jeunesse.
J’ai tout de même aimée, les parties flash-back sur l’adolescence de Charlock et de Badiane qui sont quand même assez intéressante et qui apporte un peu de chose à l’histoire..
Cette lecture est pour moi une déception, il y avait tellement à faire après le premier tome..
October 9, 2017
UM SO I LOVED THIS MORE THAN THE FIRST. And I really enjoyed the first. This one just had so much more depth of families, motherhood, relationships, and just all the sacrifices. Like that's the best sentence you'll get out of me after finishing this - I am rubbish. But in reality, if you enjoy family sagas, pick this up (oh and witches, if you hate witches that's a huge part of this book too). I ADORE family books, and this one had so many parallels and Sorrel, oh my Sorrel just gets so much deeper and amazing.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher.
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from the publisher.
full review: https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/revi...
November 17, 2017
This book felt like a much better read than the first riiiiiiight until the total WTF ending.
February 18, 2020
Magistral, une très belle histoire, un univers sombre et beau à la fois... Shakespearien et magique à la fois. Coup de coeur.
March 4, 2021
J’ai vraiment aimé cette duologie ! Les personnages pépites et puis il y a pas mal de dénouements (logique c’est la fin après tout donc heureusement 😂). Après je reste dubitative sur la fin mais en général j’ai beaucoup aimé donc je recommande cette duologie (en plus les couvertures sont plus belles en VF qu’en VO et ça c’est rare 🥲).
April 20, 2022
4,5🌟
🌻Dopo aver letto e amato "La profezia di mezzanotte" e aver scoperto dell'esistenza del seguito, non potevo non leggerlo😍
🌻Riassunto delle vicende che vengono raccontate in questa saga: Poppy ed Ember sono due ragazze molto diverse, sia caratterialmente, sia per quanto riguarda il loro stile di vita🌟. Poppy vive tra le malerbe, ossia tra gli umani, mentre Ember vive insieme alla sua congrega di streghe nascosta nella foresta🕯. Entrambe, però, sono vittime di un sortilegio che le lega: sono state scambiate di posto alla nascita per via di una profezia che una strega non voleva che si avverasse👀
🌻Leggere questo secondo e ultimo volume è stato come tornare a casa, anche se devo dire che queste vicende mi hanno coivolta un po' meno di quelle raccontate nel primo libro🥺
🌻Come sempre, il mio personaggio del cuore e punto di riferimento è Leo, un ragazzo senza casa e senza famiglia che stringe un legame profondo con le due ragazze. Mi è piaciuto tantissimo il modo in cui le vicende che lo riguardano sono state raccontate, e soprattutto ho apprezzato che l'autrice abbia deciso di aggiungere altre due voci alle tre già presenti nel primo romanzo: due streghe, di cui una senza memoria, con cui sono riuscita a empatizzare davvero molto🍁
🌻L'autrice sa benissimo come farci soffrire. Ho vissuto per scoprire il passato di Betony insieme a lei, per portare alla luce piccoli frammenti di ricordi poco alla volta e per scoprire in lei una strega forte e disposta a mettersi contro tutto il suo clan per una singola persona. Non dico che lei sia la persona che tutti vorremmo essere, ma di sicuro il suo coraggio è ammirevole☀️
🌻Questo libro fa riflettere un sacco, specialmente su quanto le tradizioni portate avanti dalla congrega di streghe siano dolorose. Gli uomini non hanno e non possono avere alcun ruolo se non quello di permettere alle streghe di mettere al mondo delle figlie, rigorosamente femmine. E fidatevi se dico che tutte coloro che dovessero trasgredire queste regole verranno punite🌧
🌻Mi è rimasto l'amaro in bocca fino alla conclusione. Il dolore e l'impotenza di alcuni personaggi mi hanno fatto pensare a quanto sia importante la libertà, e quanto alcune tradizioni portate avanti per secoli possano essere logoranti
🌻Dopo aver letto e amato "La profezia di mezzanotte" e aver scoperto dell'esistenza del seguito, non potevo non leggerlo😍
🌻Riassunto delle vicende che vengono raccontate in questa saga: Poppy ed Ember sono due ragazze molto diverse, sia caratterialmente, sia per quanto riguarda il loro stile di vita🌟. Poppy vive tra le malerbe, ossia tra gli umani, mentre Ember vive insieme alla sua congrega di streghe nascosta nella foresta🕯. Entrambe, però, sono vittime di un sortilegio che le lega: sono state scambiate di posto alla nascita per via di una profezia che una strega non voleva che si avverasse👀
🌻Leggere questo secondo e ultimo volume è stato come tornare a casa, anche se devo dire che queste vicende mi hanno coivolta un po' meno di quelle raccontate nel primo libro🥺
🌻Come sempre, il mio personaggio del cuore e punto di riferimento è Leo, un ragazzo senza casa e senza famiglia che stringe un legame profondo con le due ragazze. Mi è piaciuto tantissimo il modo in cui le vicende che lo riguardano sono state raccontate, e soprattutto ho apprezzato che l'autrice abbia deciso di aggiungere altre due voci alle tre già presenti nel primo romanzo: due streghe, di cui una senza memoria, con cui sono riuscita a empatizzare davvero molto🍁
🌻L'autrice sa benissimo come farci soffrire. Ho vissuto per scoprire il passato di Betony insieme a lei, per portare alla luce piccoli frammenti di ricordi poco alla volta e per scoprire in lei una strega forte e disposta a mettersi contro tutto il suo clan per una singola persona. Non dico che lei sia la persona che tutti vorremmo essere, ma di sicuro il suo coraggio è ammirevole☀️
🌻Questo libro fa riflettere un sacco, specialmente su quanto le tradizioni portate avanti dalla congrega di streghe siano dolorose. Gli uomini non hanno e non possono avere alcun ruolo se non quello di permettere alle streghe di mettere al mondo delle figlie, rigorosamente femmine. E fidatevi se dico che tutte coloro che dovessero trasgredire queste regole verranno punite🌧
🌻Mi è rimasto l'amaro in bocca fino alla conclusione. Il dolore e l'impotenza di alcuni personaggi mi hanno fatto pensare a quanto sia importante la libertà, e quanto alcune tradizioni portate avanti per secoli possano essere logoranti
August 15, 2017
This review and others can be found on my blog, Fine Print.
THE HAWKWEED LEGACY picks up right where its predecessor left off, with both Ember and Poppy aware of their respective lineages and reunited with their biological families. But not all those reunions are equally happy, and much of the story is spent exploring what it means to be coven, clan, or family. Poppy, Ember, and Leo alike all have to reconcile what their gifts – or lack thereof – mean for them and those they choose to call their own.
Brignull does an exceptional job developing this emotional core of the series, and I think readers looking for a poignant story about belonging will find this a rewarding reading experience. I particularly enjoyed learning more about Leo, a boy who’s spent much of his life on the streets until he meets Poppy and Ember. Unfortunately, not all of these emotional moments landed and one in particular left me feeling cold. A central character is raped and the way it’s handled made it seem like a convenient plot device, especially since it receives so little page time. Those who find mentions of sexual assault triggering may want to avoid this book.
The world building that I found so intriguing in the first book still plays a prominent role, and the world itself is expanded upon as Poppy travels to a distant land. While we do see new magics and customs there, I once again felt that they should’ve been more fully explained. I want to know more about the “how” of it all!
Overall, THE HAWKWEED LEGACY is a beautifully written novel about magic and the ties that bind; while it does falter significantly in a few places, it’s still a good story. If you like lyrical and slow-moving stories about witches, romance, and fate, the Hawkweed Prophecy series may be for you!
THE HAWKWEED LEGACY picks up right where its predecessor left off, with both Ember and Poppy aware of their respective lineages and reunited with their biological families. But not all those reunions are equally happy, and much of the story is spent exploring what it means to be coven, clan, or family. Poppy, Ember, and Leo alike all have to reconcile what their gifts – or lack thereof – mean for them and those they choose to call their own.
Brignull does an exceptional job developing this emotional core of the series, and I think readers looking for a poignant story about belonging will find this a rewarding reading experience. I particularly enjoyed learning more about Leo, a boy who’s spent much of his life on the streets until he meets Poppy and Ember. Unfortunately, not all of these emotional moments landed and one in particular left me feeling cold. A central character is raped and the way it’s handled made it seem like a convenient plot device, especially since it receives so little page time. Those who find mentions of sexual assault triggering may want to avoid this book.
The world building that I found so intriguing in the first book still plays a prominent role, and the world itself is expanded upon as Poppy travels to a distant land. While we do see new magics and customs there, I once again felt that they should’ve been more fully explained. I want to know more about the “how” of it all!
Overall, THE HAWKWEED LEGACY is a beautifully written novel about magic and the ties that bind; while it does falter significantly in a few places, it’s still a good story. If you like lyrical and slow-moving stories about witches, romance, and fate, the Hawkweed Prophecy series may be for you!
March 23, 2018
This. Book. Was. So. Good! I just love the author's writing style - it has a way of both giving you space and drawing you into the characters and their thoughts and feelings, but the separateness allows for the switching of perspectives. The point of view changes, by the way, were masterfully done (each chapter was either Poppy, Leo, Charlock, Ember, Betony, Young Betony or Young Charlock). This book was just amazing!
On each of the characters:
Leo - man, I love him! He's so conflicted, but eventually he figures everything out. I really felt for him, and he's one of my favorite characters. I feel horrible for him and happy for him for different things. Leo is awesome.
Poppy - she's amazing. I'm glad she went to Africa. She found her purpose, and then she was able to come back and face her destiny. She was very cool.
Ember - she acted a bit stupid, but I felt bad for her. I wish we saw more of her.
Charlock - I emphasize with her, but ultimately dislike her for her poor decisions. She is only somewhat redeemed for me.
Betony - I didn't love her. I know she loves Leo, and I felt bad for her as her past was revealed. But what she did at the end pissed me off. What the hell?!
The plot: Twists and turns galore! We got flashbacks of Betony and Charlock's past, which broke my heart. So sad. In the present, we had lots of things happen. On Ember (she wasn't there a ton), I thought she was a bit stupid, but I could she she felt rather adrift. I'm glad things worked out. On everything else, I was satisfied and ultimately happy. There are a few things I was sad about, but sacrifice, I guess.
5 stars! A wonderful, beautifully written sequel!
On each of the characters:
Leo - man, I love him! He's so conflicted, but eventually he figures everything out. I really felt for him, and he's one of my favorite characters. I feel horrible for him and happy for him for different things. Leo is awesome.
Poppy - she's amazing. I'm glad she went to Africa. She found her purpose, and then she was able to come back and face her destiny. She was very cool.
Ember - she acted a bit stupid, but I felt bad for her. I wish we saw more of her.
Charlock - I emphasize with her, but ultimately dislike her for her poor decisions. She is only somewhat redeemed for me.
Betony - I didn't love her. I know she loves Leo, and I felt bad for her as her past was revealed. But what she did at the end pissed me off. What the hell?!
The plot: Twists and turns galore! We got flashbacks of Betony and Charlock's past, which broke my heart. So sad. In the present, we had lots of things happen. On Ember (she wasn't there a ton), I thought she was a bit stupid, but I could she she felt rather adrift. I'm glad things worked out. On everything else, I was satisfied and ultimately happy. There are a few things I was sad about, but sacrifice, I guess.
5 stars! A wonderful, beautifully written sequel!
August 28, 2018
This book picks up pretty immediately from where the first leaves off. I really enjoyed this book, the surprises, the explanations, the ups and downs.
Everyone in this book is a mess, and in disarray, from the start of this book. Poppy’s absence leaves the clan in danger, unprotected without the queen. Ember is struggling, as is Leo, to adjust to life in regular society, and life without Poppy. Charlock is busy trying to hold things together and to keep Poppy’s position safe, but her good intentions lead to not so good results. She reunites with her old BFF Betony, who has no memory of her life as a young girl. Sorrel is finally free of her mother – or so she thinks. Things start to go really south for everyone, as the story spins on, leading to a big dramatic finish.
I absolutely loved all the backstory in this book. All the information about Ember/Poppy’s mom, Charlock and her friend Betony; Charlock and Raven’s youth together. We learn more about the coven, and the lengths they will go to protect their secrets. I loved these flashbacks.
There were some things I didn’t love too. I didn’t love Ember’s slow crumble into a character completely unrecognizable from the delightful girl from Prophecy. I didn’t love her loneliness and new hardness. I didn’t enjoy either, what happened to Leo. I really felt that part was unnecessary. I have to say, I hated that part. It was super ugly and distasteful, and then hard to reconcile later on.
Overall though, I really enjoyed this book. And I wonder if there is a third in the works? If so, I will for sure read it.
Everyone in this book is a mess, and in disarray, from the start of this book. Poppy’s absence leaves the clan in danger, unprotected without the queen. Ember is struggling, as is Leo, to adjust to life in regular society, and life without Poppy. Charlock is busy trying to hold things together and to keep Poppy’s position safe, but her good intentions lead to not so good results. She reunites with her old BFF Betony, who has no memory of her life as a young girl. Sorrel is finally free of her mother – or so she thinks. Things start to go really south for everyone, as the story spins on, leading to a big dramatic finish.
I absolutely loved all the backstory in this book. All the information about Ember/Poppy’s mom, Charlock and her friend Betony; Charlock and Raven’s youth together. We learn more about the coven, and the lengths they will go to protect their secrets. I loved these flashbacks.
There were some things I didn’t love too. I didn’t love Ember’s slow crumble into a character completely unrecognizable from the delightful girl from Prophecy. I didn’t love her loneliness and new hardness. I didn’t enjoy either, what happened to Leo. I really felt that part was unnecessary. I have to say, I hated that part. It was super ugly and distasteful, and then hard to reconcile later on.
Overall though, I really enjoyed this book. And I wonder if there is a third in the works? If so, I will for sure read it.
September 11, 2021
So, this books was frustrating in parts. Everything moved too slowly. The different character perspectives and jumping from past to present only seemed to make the plot move even slower. The addition of Nick seemed totally unnecessary.
One strong theme that they never really got rid of since the first book is "a mother's love knows no bounds" and "how power corrupts". I was glad Leo and Poppy get to be together in yhe end. Sad that Raven got her way. Frustrated with Betony. Frustrated with the witches (who this time around are shown in light of being ignorant, ruthless, and archaic. I am all for a sisterhood. I am all for covers. I am not too keen of one group thinking they are superior to the other group. Charlock's sacrifice was her final atonement, but did she really deserve all that she got? Her guilt of trying to protect her friend, her crazy sister, and the loyalties to her coven literally ate her up inside and made her sick. And, Bet was selfishly okay with that. Knowing that Raven made all of Charlock's babies males so that she would end those pregnancies made me so sad. And, after the first "ended pregnancy " Raven claws were so in Charlock that poor Bet wasn't able to be a good friend. Sad kinda all the way around.
One strong theme that they never really got rid of since the first book is "a mother's love knows no bounds" and "how power corrupts". I was glad Leo and Poppy get to be together in yhe end. Sad that Raven got her way. Frustrated with Betony. Frustrated with the witches (who this time around are shown in light of being ignorant, ruthless, and archaic. I am all for a sisterhood. I am all for covers. I am not too keen of one group thinking they are superior to the other group. Charlock's sacrifice was her final atonement, but did she really deserve all that she got? Her guilt of trying to protect her friend, her crazy sister, and the loyalties to her coven literally ate her up inside and made her sick. And, Bet was selfishly okay with that. Knowing that Raven made all of Charlock's babies males so that she would end those pregnancies made me so sad. And, after the first "ended pregnancy " Raven claws were so in Charlock that poor Bet wasn't able to be a good friend. Sad kinda all the way around.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 8, 2017
It's been a long time since I enjoyed a fantasy series on witches, covens, clans and magic with spell books, potions and cauldrons. The Hawkweed Legacy, the sequel to The Hawkweed Prophecy (find my review here) was a startling surprise in the best way possible, it made me love this series and Irena's writing even more.
The Hawkweed Legacy follows on from Poppy's story, as a child magically switched at birth she find herself finally in the arms of her birth mother and surroundings of where she is suppose to belong. Although she feels that this huge responsibility, this prophecy of becoming Queen is beyond her. Poppy isn't ready, she may have the power and knowledge but within herself she is nothing more than a girl seeking for something else. Poppy rebels against her prophecy until she can find who she truly is and where she truly belongs.
Irena's writing was magnificent and skilled with how she created so much more to the sequel. I admit my surprise was that it didn't follow a cliche setting of Poppy's story, it led to a family of stories which made it so much more poignant and beautiful. What I loved about this sequel was that we got so much more in this story, so many more sub plots that seamlessly wove into each other. Whilst Poppy's main story weaves throughout the book, we get introduced to whole new to side to the story, with Poppy's mum, Charlock and her story alongside her best friend Betony. We also see where Leo fits in as well, and his story and how Leo and Poppy finally come together. He isn't just some outsider, he is so much more than that. Whilst also cherishing our original characters with Ember and her mum and how her life within the city has changed and inspired her so much.
Set a duology, The Hawkweed Legacy is a quest to truly find where they belong but also what their purpose is in life. That nothing is set it stone and it can't be, because what if your will changes that, what if Poppy, Leo, Ember and Betony are meant to make something of themselves, beyond that of magic and prophecy.
Full of magic and witches comes a beautiful tale of family, friendship and love in an original and modern fantastical setting.
Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you to Orchard Books from providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Hawkweed Legacy follows on from Poppy's story, as a child magically switched at birth she find herself finally in the arms of her birth mother and surroundings of where she is suppose to belong. Although she feels that this huge responsibility, this prophecy of becoming Queen is beyond her. Poppy isn't ready, she may have the power and knowledge but within herself she is nothing more than a girl seeking for something else. Poppy rebels against her prophecy until she can find who she truly is and where she truly belongs.
Irena's writing was magnificent and skilled with how she created so much more to the sequel. I admit my surprise was that it didn't follow a cliche setting of Poppy's story, it led to a family of stories which made it so much more poignant and beautiful. What I loved about this sequel was that we got so much more in this story, so many more sub plots that seamlessly wove into each other. Whilst Poppy's main story weaves throughout the book, we get introduced to whole new to side to the story, with Poppy's mum, Charlock and her story alongside her best friend Betony. We also see where Leo fits in as well, and his story and how Leo and Poppy finally come together. He isn't just some outsider, he is so much more than that. Whilst also cherishing our original characters with Ember and her mum and how her life within the city has changed and inspired her so much.
Set a duology, The Hawkweed Legacy is a quest to truly find where they belong but also what their purpose is in life. That nothing is set it stone and it can't be, because what if your will changes that, what if Poppy, Leo, Ember and Betony are meant to make something of themselves, beyond that of magic and prophecy.
Full of magic and witches comes a beautiful tale of family, friendship and love in an original and modern fantastical setting.
Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you to Orchard Books from providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 15, 2019
The second in the duology, this book did an amazing job of adding characters not just for the sake of there being more, but in order to really flesh out the existing main characters so the ending felt conclusive and rewarding.
In this book we learn much more about Charlock, and get far deeper into Leo's past learning exactly how deep his connection with Poppy goes. Although I don't completely agree with the treatment that Ember got in this book, it was very rewarding to see Poppy's love for her best friend was never eclipsed by her relationship with Leo. Too often in romance stories the female loses track of her friends and we only see what happens to them as an afterthought in the epilogue, not so with this book.
If you enjoyed the first book in the series then you will definitely enjoy the conclusion.
In this book we learn much more about Charlock, and get far deeper into Leo's past learning exactly how deep his connection with Poppy goes. Although I don't completely agree with the treatment that Ember got in this book, it was very rewarding to see Poppy's love for her best friend was never eclipsed by her relationship with Leo. Too often in romance stories the female loses track of her friends and we only see what happens to them as an afterthought in the epilogue, not so with this book.
If you enjoyed the first book in the series then you will definitely enjoy the conclusion.
June 14, 2018
Un salto avanti incredibile rispetto al primo volume.
La Brignull apre le porte per una ottima saga ed allo stesso tempo lascia soddisfatto il lettore, qualora non si andasse più avanti con le vicende di Poppy, Ember e Leo.
Il personaggio minore Leo, finalmente esplode in tutto il suo potenziale e se ne capisce la sua importanza, cosa che nel precedente libro era assolutamente oscura.
La vicenda è davvero complessa e mi sento di dire, che questa non è più una lettura per bambini con streghe buone e cattive, ma molto di più, un gioiellino fantasy per adolescenti/adulti con insegnamento morale sulla sorellanza non indifferente. Insomma assolutamente consigliato!
Speriamo ce ne scappi un terzo :P
La Brignull apre le porte per una ottima saga ed allo stesso tempo lascia soddisfatto il lettore, qualora non si andasse più avanti con le vicende di Poppy, Ember e Leo.
Il personaggio minore Leo, finalmente esplode in tutto il suo potenziale e se ne capisce la sua importanza, cosa che nel precedente libro era assolutamente oscura.
La vicenda è davvero complessa e mi sento di dire, che questa non è più una lettura per bambini con streghe buone e cattive, ma molto di più, un gioiellino fantasy per adolescenti/adulti con insegnamento morale sulla sorellanza non indifferente. Insomma assolutamente consigliato!
Speriamo ce ne scappi un terzo :P
June 24, 2018
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Per più della prima metà del libro la storia è stata molto, ma molto lenta. Nel primo c’era stato un po’ più di avventura, ma in questo l’autrice si è fermata alla vita dei personaggi per gran parte dei capitoli. Poppy come dice la trama è in un paese sperduto e non ritorna prima della metà del libro.
Per più della prima metà del libro la storia è stata molto, ma molto lenta. Nel primo c’era stato un po’ più di avventura, ma in questo l’autrice si è fermata alla vita dei personaggi per gran parte dei capitoli. Poppy come dice la trama è in un paese sperduto e non ritorna prima della metà del libro.
June 24, 2018
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For more than the first half of the book the story was very, very slow. In the first volume there was a little more adventure, but in this the author stopped at the life of the characters for most of the chapters. Poppy, as the plot says, is in a lost country and does not return before the middle of the book.
For more than the first half of the book the story was very, very slow. In the first volume there was a little more adventure, but in this the author stopped at the life of the characters for most of the chapters. Poppy, as the plot says, is in a lost country and does not return before the middle of the book.
July 19, 2023
Heureusement que j'ai acheté cette duologie d'occasion. Ce tome 2 semblait plus prometteur mais au final non. Où sont passés les 2 personnages principaux (féminins) du tome 1, qui se battaient deja pour un garçon? En tout cas, elles ne sont pas la la plupart du temps, surtout Claree.
Sans parler que Leo se fait violer mais, non, cest de sa faute ! "Jai pas ete assez fort" "je suis désolé poppy" MAIS MEC ???
Jai beaucoup chose a dire mais pas beaucoup de positif.
Sans parler que Leo se fait violer mais, non, cest de sa faute ! "Jai pas ete assez fort" "je suis désolé poppy" MAIS MEC ???
Jai beaucoup chose a dire mais pas beaucoup de positif.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 28, 2020
J'ai bien aimé ce second tome, mais j'avoue que certains passages m'ont laissée sceptique. L'évolution des personnages est intéressante, mais je regrette qu'on n'en ai pas su plus sur les pouvoirs, les sorts et les potions. Une série bien écrite (malgré des fautes) et sympa à suivre, sans toutefois être extraordinaire.
August 29, 2017
The story continues with issues of sisterhood, friendship and love that swirl about in this tale of witches.
History of the mothers and their pasts is shared.
The use of magic and creates some action packed scenes.
History of the mothers and their pasts is shared.
The use of magic and creates some action packed scenes.
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