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Witch Way
Seth and Nina had no idea moving to Hollow Springs, MS would lead them to a mystical hollow tree transporting them to the past. They meet three witches that teach them the mystics and all that entails with being a witch. But they have their own plans for Seth and Nina...and their baby. If only Seth and Nina can decide 'witch way' to go...
224 pages, Paperback
First published August 3, 2010
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December 24, 2022
I must admit, it is nerve wracking to write a review for a book when you have the privilege of calling the author a friend. 😬
Joe, there were some really cool and original concepts in this book. Putting the chapter titles at the end of their chapters was very creative and honestly, I prefer it. I have never encountered that in a book.
Also, I liked that the story was told from the different character’s perspectives, but you weren’t told who was narrating. It means you put enough faith in your reader that they will be able to follow along without you having to hold their hand.
I was most impressed with the pages that were told from an inanimate object’s perspective and how their words created the shape of said object. I honestly would read a collection of just that. Very cool!
Now, for a bit of critique. As someone who is a stickler for grammar, I have to say there were some glaring typos, but that is something that can easily be fixed with further editing.
I also struggled a bit with the dialogue. It often felt very immature and juvenile, considering the characters were well-educated and in their late twenties/early thirties. I had a hard time imagining a psychiatrist would hurl some of the insults that he did. At one point, I think he said something about a “crazy mental patient,” and I feel like someone in his field would be more sensitive to that type of language. Also, Seth and Nina were borderline mean to each other most of the time! Come to think of it, most of the characters were pretty snarky to each other. And some of their insults got a bit redundant. (i.e. sweaty feet, giraffe neck, etc.)
All that being said, I did find the story to be quite enjoyable and I was very curious to see how it would all tie together in the end. Every time I put it down, I was eager to pick it back up. I’m excited to read your second novel! Good work, Joe! You’re making me want to get my butt in gear and write something of my own!
Joe, there were some really cool and original concepts in this book. Putting the chapter titles at the end of their chapters was very creative and honestly, I prefer it. I have never encountered that in a book.
Also, I liked that the story was told from the different character’s perspectives, but you weren’t told who was narrating. It means you put enough faith in your reader that they will be able to follow along without you having to hold their hand.
I was most impressed with the pages that were told from an inanimate object’s perspective and how their words created the shape of said object. I honestly would read a collection of just that. Very cool!
Now, for a bit of critique. As someone who is a stickler for grammar, I have to say there were some glaring typos, but that is something that can easily be fixed with further editing.
I also struggled a bit with the dialogue. It often felt very immature and juvenile, considering the characters were well-educated and in their late twenties/early thirties. I had a hard time imagining a psychiatrist would hurl some of the insults that he did. At one point, I think he said something about a “crazy mental patient,” and I feel like someone in his field would be more sensitive to that type of language. Also, Seth and Nina were borderline mean to each other most of the time! Come to think of it, most of the characters were pretty snarky to each other. And some of their insults got a bit redundant. (i.e. sweaty feet, giraffe neck, etc.)
All that being said, I did find the story to be quite enjoyable and I was very curious to see how it would all tie together in the end. Every time I put it down, I was eager to pick it back up. I’m excited to read your second novel! Good work, Joe! You’re making me want to get my butt in gear and write something of my own!
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