Threadneedle

by Cari Thomas
Threadneedle cover
Good Books rating 4.08
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  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
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  • Reviews: 3
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Fantasy Hive · 2024-07-27
Enchanting 4.50

A captivating blend of magic and darkness, this review highlights the book's immersive quality and its successful mix of modern and traditional witchcraft elements.

This reviewer absolutely loved getting lost in the world of Threadneedle, praising its ability to balance light and dark magic. They particularly enjoyed how the story weaves together elements of Practical Magic and The Craft, creating a unique and engaging narrative. The blend of modern and traditional witchcraft was a standout feature for them, making the book a must-read for fans of magical stories.

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    It's the perfect blend of Practical Magic and The Craft, with deliberate nods to both.

    A story to utterly lose yourself in.

    It does an excellent job of balancing light and dark magic.

Rachel Read It · Rachel · 2021-05-31
Feminist 4.25

This review praises the book's feminist themes, world-building, and the tension between past and present.

Rachel loved the subtle feminist undertones in Threadneedle, appreciating how the story explores themes of visibility and servitude. She also praised the world-building and the conflict between past and present, which added depth to the narrative. The book's magical elements and character development were highlights for her, making it a compelling read.

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    I loved the sub textual feminist threads of this story, the world building, the conflict between past and present, visibility and servitude, freedom and control.

    The magical elements are well-developed.

    It's a compelling read with strong character development.

Grimdark Magazine · 2021-05-23
Mixed 3.50

While not perfect, this review acknowledges the book's engaging witchcraft elements and its appeal to YA fantasy fans.

This reviewer found Threadneedle to be an engaging read, particularly for those who enjoy witchcraft and YA fantasy. They appreciated the dark undertones and the exploration of complex themes, though they felt the book wasn't without its flaws. Overall, it's a solid choice for fans of magical stories with a darker edge.

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    All in all, Threadneedle is a story that is far from perfect, but if you are into books about witchcraft and enjoy YA fantasy with a big dash of darkness, this might be the book for you.

    The dark undertones are well-executed.

    It's a solid choice for fans of magical stories with a darker edge.

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