Black Witch Laurier Forest, also known as Laurier Forest, is a mystical woodland located in ____________. It is known for its dark and eerie atmosphere, which has earned it the reputation of being haunted. Many legends and stories have been passed down through generations about this forest, adding to its mysterious allure. Legend has it that the forest is home to an enchantress named Laurier, who is said to have had dark magical powers. She was known as the Black Witch, as her presence was often associated with black magic and sorcery. It is believed that she used her powers to protect the forest from intruders and to maintain its mystical ambience.
"Maximum suspense, unusual magic--a whole new, thrilling approach to fantasy "
--Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
I mean they have some creative stuff like the Gardernia have like shimmy skin and the Icarls have two forms which is interesting but the book doesn t use them creatively in anyway. If you don t know I started a bookclub in April where I read books with controversy around them and in may I said I would be reading black witch and it is now October.
It is believed that she used her powers to protect the forest from intruders and to maintain its mystical ambience. Wandering through this forest, one can witness its unique and magical features. The trees in Black Witch Laurier Forest are unusually twisted and gnarled, giving an impression of ancient wisdom.
the black witch by laurie forest review | controversial book club
greetings earthlings! today i’m reviewing the black witch by laurie forest!
the black witch is written by Laurie forest and came out in may of 2017. If you have been on book tube and twitter then you have probably have heard about this book. If you don’t know I started a bookclub in April where I read books with controversy around them and in may I said I would be reading black witch and it is now October. Literally have no excuse other than I didn’t want to read this book and kept putting it off. But I really want to keep doing the book club and I have some really fun picks that I want to do so I decided to get it over with. I check out black witch from my library because I didn’t want to buy a book on my kindle that I couldn’t return and I’m glad that I didn’t.
But before I get into my thoughts on the book let me tell about the controversy around this book. I thought about doing in depth video like I did with handbook and blood heir but a lot of the statements and original claims have been deleted. I don’t feel comfortable making a video without evidence. Black witch had hype around it when it came out I remember seeing a lot of people talking about it and how excited they were to read it. I thought about reading because I’ll give anything a try. After a while I then forgot that the book happened because there was any press around it. One day when I was on goodreads I ended up finding that black witch had some issues around it, mainly a review came out saying that the book was racist. Unfortunately the review has been deleted so I can’t read it and look over what it said but the review got really popular and a lot of people starting boycotting the book. Laurie was even excused of being a Nazi which supposedly was false and has been debunked according to the Vulture article I read. Like most situations on booktwitter it was big at the time but now its just a thing that people will reference every now and then to shade on Twitter. This is controversial book club. We are here to read books with drama and giving gigi anxiety. Fun times. I can’t wait to not talk about this book. Laurie Forest came out saying that she didn’t mean for it to be racist and she may have said that she had her foster or adopted kids read it. I’m not sure if that’s true. People on goodreads said that but I wasn’t able to find a source on that. A lot of people have started reviewing the book and saying that the people who thought it was racist were being overdramatic and it was really being great for “discussing racism”.
Now as you probably know I am white. As I said in my blood heir videos, it is not my place to say if something isn’t racist. There have been a lot of reviews on goodreads where white reviewers have said that this book isn’t racist and that people were overdramatic. If you are white you can’t say something isn’t racist and you can’t accept someone’s apology for racist actions. Those comments aren’t going to apply to you and the apology isn’t mean for you. Also people were clearly hurt by the stuff in this book and we shouldn’t invalidate their feelings.
So lets talk about black witch and spoilers ahead. I tried going in with this an open mind. Blood heir surprised me so I thought maybe I will enjoy this book. And I didn’t. I do have two positives about this book and before I start bashing it I’ll share those two things. One Laurie Forest is a good writer. There were parts of this book that I thought were so well written and I wish she had written something else so that I could have appreciate it more. Two the romance in this is actually good. There is a love triangle thing here and when we meet one the guys, I was kind of into it. And that’s all I liked about this book. I’ll be real with y’all I feel like this book should have come out in late 2000s or early 2010s because it has all of the popular tropes and typically stories you would find in ya books back then. I’ll tell you the plot and let me know if this sounds familiar. This is about a girl who doesn’t really fit in with society and she isn’t like other girls and she is quiet and shy. She has a friend who is slutty and kind of bitch and is actually kind of mean girl because she is slutty. Then this hot dude goes after her because he’s never meet a girl like her before. Also turns out she is special and she is the most special of them all and only she can solve this problem. Don’t forget that the society she has grown up is a total lie and turns out everything sucks. Another hot boy falls in love with because once again she’s different from everyone else. She also has to stop two different groups of people to stop fighting because she is key or whatever I don’t fucking care. LEt’s see that’s Twilight, Hush Hush, the Fallen series, hell even fucking Harry Potter and a lot more. It’s just not that original of a story. It doesn’t help that this book is like six hundred pages long.
Honestly after a while I stopped caring about this book because it was so boring and very long and I just didn’t care. The characters aren’t good. The main character is annoying. She doesn’t really have anything that makes her stand out besides the fact that she isn’t like most girls and she is the most special girl in the world. I’m pretty sure that I’ve made my thoughts clear about how I feel about the I’m not like most girls trope which is that I hate it and it is usually followed another trope that I hate which isn’t really a trope and it’s girl hate. Yes literally we meet a girl named Fallon and the main character makes a comment about how she gets with all these guys and then Fallon is basically a mean girl for the rest of the book. I talked about this in my handbook for mortals review if you want me to hate someone then make them do something that is worth making me hate them. I don’t know that much about Fallon for me to hate her. If anything this story made me feel bad because she gets slut shamed at every turn.
The world building is also bad. I’ve talked about world building when it comes fantasy books. You need to take the time to explain the world and explain how the magic. Yeah this book doesn’t do any of that. We jump into the story and it acts like I’ve been here before. I’ve never been here before stop using terms without explaining them. There is this thing that I can’t remember what is it called – wandfast and it’s basically getting engaged. Thanks to context clues I was able to figure out what they were talking about but the book didn’t ever take the time to tell really explain the logic. This was honestly one of the reasons I couldn’t connect to the book because I didn’t take any time to explain shit and I was very confused. I also have no idea how being the Black Witch isn’t different from everything else. Like they say that she is so powerful but like she can’t use her magic for some reason. I don’t know man this book is bad. I feel like I’m being mean. Also I just found out that this series has a fan wiki and it did nothing to help I’m more confused then ever.
The two races in this world aren’t anything special. I mean they have some creative stuff like the Gardernia have like shimmy skin and the Icarls have two forms which is interesting but the book doesn’t use them creatively in anyway. Even before the main character finds out about the racism the book is pretty heavy handed about the fact that the gardenias are racist. It doesn’t even try to do anything new. Also our main character is the chosen one and I’m over the chosen one trope. I know some of my favorite books have these tropes but when a character’s personality is only that they are the chosen one it’s pretty boring and annoying. I feel like I’m repeating myself but I want to be done talking about this book. I’m tired of talking about this book so let’s move onto the new thing that I’m doing called questions? I know it’s not a great name but I’m tired and I just want to get this out.
Is this a good way to talk about racism? This is like the easy way most people want to talk about racism. Its like how harry potter talked about racism so very little. I don’t think that this book is brave for making these decisions like the goodreads reviews.
Is it a good book? In my opinion no. This book is boring and cliche. The world building sucks and the characters are very lacking. Laurie forest is a decent writer but that unfortuantely didn’t make up for anything else.
Would I recommend you give a try? If you want to read it then sure but honestly no. this book is pretty lack luster and doesn’t really do anything that I haven’t read before.
Was the controversy justified? I think that people were hurt by the stuff in this book and we shouldn’t say that their feelings aren’t valid.
I know that there was a lot that I didn’t talk about but I struggled writing this review and I wanted to get it out. It sucks but what to do? I’m sorry that this sucks and this isn’t one of my best reviews. Thank you for reading. I appreciate it.
Is it a good book? In my opinion no. This book is boring and cliche. The world building sucks and the characters are very lacking. Laurie forest is a decent writer but that unfortuantely didn’t make up for anything else.
The moss-covered ground is soft to walk on and creates an almost ethereal atmosphere. Rays of sunlight struggle to penetrate the dense canopy, casting an eerie glow on the forest floor. Many brave souls have ventured into Black Witch Laurier Forest in search of adventure or to unravel its secrets. Some claim to have seen glimpses of the Black Witch herself, dressed in a flowing black gown with a pointed hat. Others have reported hearing strange whispers and feelings of being watched by unseen eyes. Although no concrete evidence exists to prove these encounters, the legends and stories continue to captivate the imagination of those who are drawn to this mysterious place. Despite its ominous reputation, Black Witch Laurier Forest is also a place of beauty and tranquility. The sound of a babbling brook can be heard in the distance, adding to the peaceful symphony of nature. Wildflowers bloom in vibrant colors, contrasting with the dark shadows that are cast by the twisted trees. Visitors to Black Witch Laurier Forest are advised to proceed with caution and respect. It is a place that demands reverence and offers a glimpse into the mystical side of life. Whether one believes in the legends or simply wants to experience the sublime beauty of nature, this forest is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who enter..
Reviews for "The dark powers of the Black Witch in Laurie Forest"
1. John - 1 star
I didn't enjoy "Black witch lauurie forest" at all. The plot was incredibly confusing and poorly executed. It felt like the author was trying to be mysterious and suspenseful, but it just came across as disjointed and chaotic. The characters were shallow and lacked depth, making it difficult for me to connect with them or care about their fates. Overall, I found this book to be a tedious and frustrating read.
2. Emily - 2 stars
"Black witch lauurie forest" had an interesting premise, but it failed to deliver. The pacing was off, with long stretches of slow-moving plot followed by rushed and confusing action sequences. The writing style was also a letdown, as it lacked polish and was often awkwardly structured. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it hard for me to become fully immersed in the story. Overall, I was disappointed and wouldn't recommend this book to others.
3. Michael - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Black witch lauurie forest", but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The world-building was minimal and lacked detail, leaving me feeling disconnected from the setting and unable to fully visualize it. The story itself was predictable and filled with clichés, offering nothing fresh or original. I also found the protagonist to be irritating and inconsistent in her actions and decisions. Overall, I found this book to be a lackluster and forgettable read.