Thank you Kensington Books and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I adored the first two books in the series and I didn't know there was going to be a third, and I was so excited to read it. And wow, this was a wonderful ending to the series. Being back in Sideways' story again and seeing all of the relationships (platonic and more romantic) swirl around through the book was so fun. I missed the writing style, I missed Sideways exploring gender and navigating feelings, and I missed the vibe. So getting to come back to it again was so great.

I loved that we finally got to see other covens! And to see the different dynamics - especially from the Pythoness Society - was so fun! There's not much else I can say other than I loved it and I will not stop thinking about this series for a long while. It was great to see Shiloh and Sideways really being siblings, especially when Shiloh had the little discovery. I was hooked from start to finish and am going to be on the lookout of any other books from the author.

Something that is also so important to me, that really hit home at the end of the last book was that Sideways got to really explore their gender. Seeing a non-binary lesbian in a book as a main lead for the first time was so important to me, because I got to point at a book and go "that is me, that is how I feel" is just so important to me as an adult. If that's how I reacted after going through my own little gender discovery thing, I can't imagine how important this can be for a teenager exploring it to see a character they can relate to. Seeing Sideways more confident in their expression through this book is so important to me and I think that's part of why I loved it so much (also all the witchery, of course).

The only thing that was a bit meh was there were some grammatical things but I'm confident it'll be ironed out for publication. I did want a bit more out of the ending (it made sense practically, I just wanted more, maybe because I just don't want the story of the Scapegracers to end). it wasn't enough to throw me out of enjoying the hell out of the book. Absolutely a five stars for me, and I can't wait to reread this and the whole series again when it's published.

i enjoyed the feast makers and definitely see its potential - i think it’s a perfect addition to the series and i love love loved the characters and world. i do think that what brings the book down heavily at this point in time is its grammar/syntax errors, and the fact that the prose used can be a little hard to unpack at times which makes the writing lose some of its charm.

definitely always down for queer fiction and i really enjoyed the atmosphere of the story! once minor issues are ironed out i’m very sure that the feast makers will be an enjoyable and exhilarating read for all who chance across it :-)

“Avenging angel Bratz Dolls in a sea of Elviras and Morticias would be easy to spot.”

Everyone’s favourite butch lesbian, Sideways Pike, and her coven are back in the final book of the Scapegracers trilogy. This book does not gently put you back into their world but instead shoves your head into a toilet and makes you thank them for giving you a swirlee. The magic system that HA Clarke has created is probably one of my favourites.

Complex discussions of morality, gender, and sexuality abound and are handled with grace and dignity. As well as so many laughs. My only complaint is that I wanted more of Mr. Scratch - book demon extraordinaire - in this. Out March 26th, 2024 by Erewhon Press.

I feel so blessed to have accidentally requested the ARC for the third book in a series I never read. So grateful that out of a sense of duty I dropped everything to read the first two. The series as a whole has been added to a precious collection of comfort reads that I will come back to over and over again. These books were the books I needed when I was in high school. If books like this were easily accessible when I was younger I would have learned so much about myself so much earlier. I never would've given up on my love of reading because I never fit in the pages.

These books feel like a warm hug. The way Clarke weaves the struggles and history of queerness, race, class and gender in with magic? Beautiful. The way that metaphor carries the books as well as the bonds between the main characters? Incredible.

I'm crushed that with this book the trilogy is over because I still crave more of my girls. I wish so badly that I could live in that world. Be a Scapegracer.

As for the final book in particular, the amount of times I found myself shouting at the book 'what the hell are you doing Sideways!' is too much to count. The pacing of this book also felt a little strange, particularly with the long stretches of stream of consciousness style writing. However it did make some of the panicked and distracted choices Sideways made feel very genuine because of how in their own head they were. I think though with a bit more polish this could be absolutely stunning.

But the main crime this book commits is the (SPOILER) Sideways doesn't end up in a quad poly relationship with all of her girls. But I knew how unlikely that was going in, and my heart likely would have burst. I weep for the polyam rep that could've been so so good and perfect.

Which is to say I loved it. I loved seeing the Scapegracers come into their own. I loved the feral vibes of the pages. I loved seeing a glimpse of the larger witch community. I can't wait to see it finished and polished and read it all over again. It means so much to me to have been able to experience it. I cannot wait to see what Clarke does next (I selfishly hope its in the same universe so we can see more of the world of witchcraft through Clarke's eyes).

arc provided by netgalley <3

what a book! wow! this book single handedly got me out of a slump and it’s all thanks to sideways pike & crew. despite this already glowing review, i’m going to start w cons:
- the pacing was… all over the place. the first half of the book dragged on forever while the second half had a million things happen all at once. while this wasn’t a huge problem, it did take some time for me to truly get into the book, despite it being one of my most anticipated reads ever since i finished the scratch daughters.
- the ending was strictly okay? it made sense objectively and i liked how most things were handled, but considering that this is the last book of a trilogy, there were so many unanswered questions, specifically regarding major plot points.

okay yeah that’s it. time for the pros!
- the characters were more interesting than ever. despite this being book 3, there was still so much to learn about our four main characters, and watching their relationships with each other develop was enthralling. i loved the further characterizations of shiloh and madeleine, and each new character introduced (and there were many) was just as complex and interesting as the last.
- the writing! i first fell in love with these books because clarke’s writing style is so dynamic and fun and fresh, and this writing has continued until now. there’s serious moments accompanied by chaos, there was poetry followed up by vulgarity, and all in all, i was left craving even more of clarke’s work, just to see what they’d do next with language.
- plot twists! there were many and my god were they good. obvi not stating them here but. yeah! shoutout shiloh i will love u forever.

this is as much as i can say without spoiling the whole thing. anyways. read the scapegracers! i literally can’t believe this series is over omg.

A perfect conclusion to the trilogy that satisfyingly ends the arcs of Sideways' coven while still leaving the door open for more adventures.

I really appreciate the amazing writing of H.A. Clarke - the chaos of characters and action is refreshing. It’s obvious the love for these characters is there. Definitely need to fall in love with them from the beginning. Love a good queer romance and witchy tale. Love the active choice to do good even after being burned - that’s what makes true heroes. Worth a read, but start from the first book Scapegracers so you can keep up. It goes quick, but worth the ride.

Special thanks to #NetGalley, publisher #KensingtonBooks and talented author #H.A.Clarke for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It's more of a 2.5 stars. since it's a Continuation of 2 books. I first had to read a review from the previous two books. It wasn't book I would read on my own. some topics aren't my taste exactly. I tought it was just about fantasy and witches. I did enjoy part of the story. The magic system seemed interesting. But sometimes it felt abit too childish for me.
It's a good story, with great characters. It just wasn't for me

After restoring their powers, Sideways just wants to get on with senior year. But the covens have convened for the trial of Madeline Kline. When this stubborn, independent witch begs the Scapegracers to save her from a cruel and unusual punishment, Sideways knows they have to get involved. It’s the right thing to do, even if Madeline did steal their soul and wear it for a time. Right?

An excellent sequel. I look forward to a third installment (if the author chooses to do so).

Thank you so much to the publishers for providing me with this advanced reading copy. I absolutely LOVED this series so much, it does not have enough advertising out there. I want to shout it from the rooftops how much I love this series. I greatly enjoy the found family, the creepy vibes, and I just love the main character and her unreliability so much.

Thanks to Erewhon and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I will just say I am SO HAPPY I didn't have to wait all the way until next year to finish this series. Sideways will remain one of my favourite book characters of all time, and it was their voice and attitude that really carried this series and this last installment. I thought the plot was well done, even if the pacing felt a little off to me (I did not realize this took place three months after The Scratch Daughters!). Mostly I was here for my angry butch lesbian Sideways. And I will be the first to admit that my rating is slightly skewed based on how much I relate to Sideways on so many levels, from the lesbianism to the car anxiety.

Some things I liked:
I loved it when Shiloh had a bit of an existential crisis and pulled a Gideon Nav and just laid face-down on the floor. Iconic of them.
This book uses the word dyke so much! It makes me so happy!
The Feast Makers, along with the first two books in this wonderful series, are up there with The Locked Tomb series in Most Lesbian Books. This is the highest compliment I can give anything.

I rounded up to five stars but this is a 4.5 for me, I enjoyed the whole reading experience but I do wish the book was a little bit longer to wrap up a few more threads, or go more in depth into some situations that were introduced in this book, however these complaints are not nearly enough to detract from any of my enjoyment. Overall, a delightful ending to a delightful series!

I am OBSESSED with these characters. I would literally read anything that features them. So I guess it's not that surprising that I loved this book.

Streaming services, pay attention, this could be your next hit. (just don't cancel it like you do everything else)

What an odd little story. It's written in a bit of a meandering, stream of consciousness style (I'm still not entirely certain that was on purpose). The Scapegracers are not exactly the best friends, and a good example of why even found family can be a bit messy.

Sideways is, of course, the most unreliable of unreliable narrators. Their voice rings true, though, for the lost that many new adults feel these days. A generation of lost but found.

"My Scapegracers would be at lunch. Acceptable reason to get myself to stop reading I guess. So many questions and only one me."

Overall, I enjoyed the ephemeral atmosphere of the story, and was mostly able to overlook the editing issues with spelling & grammar that (hopefully) get ironed out in the final.

4 stars for now because I have to let my thoughts marinate for a bit. I think this'll probably be 5 stars once the spelling and grammar mistakes are out and I have a bit more time to binge-read the book in 2 days instead of 12.

I absolutely loved seeing more of my little Scapegracers and getting to know all the new characters. There were a lot of reveals too which made me gasp multiple times. The only sort of problem I had was the pacing. The book starts off three months after the ending of the second part, so I had a bit of a hard time getting into it. After the first quarter of the story, I was in a sort of slump because there's no real stakes for a while, and it isn't until around 80% that everything sort of starts getting together. From then on it was truly page-turning, so that did make up for the rest.

Overall a decent ending for the trilogy, I'd love an extra novel maybe to learn a bit more about the plotlines that haven't really been discussed (Jing's family, whatever happens in the town after chapter 21????, WHICH IVY DID YATES PICK)

thank you to netgalley again it was truly a dream come true to get another arc for this trilogy (I would not have been able to wait another 10 months)

I adore the Scapegracers series so very much, so I couldn't wait to dive into this concluding volume to the trilogy. It's everything I could hope for, and then some. I hope this series gains even more popularity once it's complete--it really deserves a more-than-cult following!

I don't know if I've ever been so excited to be approved for an ARC before. I consumed the first two books in this trilogy and knew that if I didn't get the third in my hands as soon as humanly possible I might explode. This book took me on the wildest rollercoaster of emotions and action and was chock full of everything that makes this trilogy amazing. Sideways is a charming, relatable, sarcastic narrator and they're just a delight to get into the head of and view the world through the eyes of. The way Clarke weaves magic into the version of our world created in these books is absolutely thrilling and they also keep us grounded in the fact that the Scapegracers are still traversing high school while fighting people who want to see witches dead. This conclusion to the Scapegracers' story is captivating, exciting, and simultaneously heart wrenching and warming. I want to read it forever and ever and I cannot wait to have the physical copy in my hands and on my shelf eventually.