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A Modern Witch #3
A Reckless Witch
With great power comes great responsibility. So says the tradition of witching. One teenage witch missed that lesson…
As a child, Sierra Brighton traveled the world. She swam with the baby whales, danced in storm funnels, and lived in complete magical freedom. And then Momma died and Sierra ended up in foster care, an unhappy and very secret witch.
Fetched by Nell's spell, she'll no longer need to do magic on lonely beaches - but can Sierra learn to use her power safely? Or will her reckless blood put Witch Central at risk?
As a child, Sierra Brighton traveled the world. She swam with the baby whales, danced in storm funnels, and lived in complete magical freedom. And then Momma died and Sierra ended up in foster care, an unhappy and very secret witch.
Fetched by Nell's spell, she'll no longer need to do magic on lonely beaches - but can Sierra learn to use her power safely? Or will her reckless blood put Witch Central at risk?
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First published January 1, 2011
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March 8, 2013
I think I'll be stopping here in the series. It's too sappy for me. Plus, I'm not personally attracted to a senario where Everbody is having Babies.
But I really liked this story. Sierra was an interesting well done character. She had her flaws and insecurities, but unlike the last fetched witch, I found her quite likable. Jamie's brother Devin is also an interesting addition to the mix and I enjoyed his part in the whole storyline. I'm fond of honorary big brothers, so he sat very well with me.
Too many characters! This is an epic series with an absolute ton of characters. New characters get introduced in every book and none of the bit characters from earlier books ever really go away. It's starting to feel like a really overcrowded sappy sweet party. I really enjoyed books 1 and 3, but I'm done with the sappy sweet. Oh, And, the characters are all Constantly eating cookies and ice cream which kept triggering sweets cravings for me. Can I get a celery stick with some peanut butter, Please!
But I really liked this story. Sierra was an interesting well done character. She had her flaws and insecurities, but unlike the last fetched witch, I found her quite likable. Jamie's brother Devin is also an interesting addition to the mix and I enjoyed his part in the whole storyline. I'm fond of honorary big brothers, so he sat very well with me.
Too many characters! This is an epic series with an absolute ton of characters. New characters get introduced in every book and none of the bit characters from earlier books ever really go away. It's starting to feel like a really overcrowded sappy sweet party. I really enjoyed books 1 and 3, but I'm done with the sappy sweet. Oh, And, the characters are all Constantly eating cookies and ice cream which kept triggering sweets cravings for me. Can I get a celery stick with some peanut butter, Please!
September 2, 2013
This series is intellectual rat poison, but I don't mind. Theres only so much hard historical fact and reference material one can tolerate without their mind imploding inside their skull.
On to the book!
I didn't particularly like Sierra, and was disappointed the author kind of bitched out on telling us the specifics of what happened to Amelia. I think that the series could do with a death or some other horrible thing (not just Evan and Amelia. A recent death) to rattle the Witch Central community and kick them out of their saccharin comfort zone.
I get diabetes from reading this book. No kidding. It gave me the diabetes!
How do these people not resemble hippopotamuses? They must eat litres of Ben & Jerry's and truckloads of sugary snacks! How many cookies can one feed a child before they turn into a cookie?
I also think that Aervyn reads older than he is. I have trouble believing in a 4 year old having his maturity and being trusted to act the way he does by his elders. Sierra read much younger than 18 too.
I loved Devin and Lauren's plotline. Devin seems so sweet and funny, I really like him.
I was sad there wasn't much Marcus, but next book is all his!
On to the book!
I didn't particularly like Sierra, and was disappointed the author kind of bitched out on telling us the specifics of what happened to Amelia. I think that the series could do with a death or some other horrible thing (not just Evan and Amelia. A recent death) to rattle the Witch Central community and kick them out of their saccharin comfort zone.
I get diabetes from reading this book. No kidding. It gave me the diabetes!
How do these people not resemble hippopotamuses? They must eat litres of Ben & Jerry's and truckloads of sugary snacks! How many cookies can one feed a child before they turn into a cookie?
I also think that Aervyn reads older than he is. I have trouble believing in a 4 year old having his maturity and being trusted to act the way he does by his elders. Sierra read much younger than 18 too.
I loved Devin and Lauren's plotline. Devin seems so sweet and funny, I really like him.
I was sad there wasn't much Marcus, but next book is all his!
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November 29, 2011My new book :).
May 10, 2018
Back with our favorite witches in book three of her captivating series, Ms. Geary does it again. We start on a good size wave, and as the story builds with everything going on, we crash with a tsunami wave big enough to take out several small villages; but our witches handle a young reckless with, a new baby witchling determined to be born in her own way, and the memory of a beloved lost member of the community.
Sierra Brighton is a water witch born and raised. When she was twelve her mother disappeared and she ended up in the foster system because she didn’t know anybody’s name from the community. Her mother didn’t like rules or constrictions so they moved around a lot and Sierra had never met any of them. She is now getting ready to turn 18 and opt out of the foster care system, if she can find a job to support herself. While looking one day the ‘fetching’ spell pulls her into the amodernwitch.com’s chat room. All that Nell, Sophie and Moira know is that Sierra is an underage witch that needs a job and a family.
Nell asks him if they could use a new coder and mentions that Sierra had said that she had been up to level three on the witch’s only part of the game; Jamie goes looking in their back records for her name and to see what level her coding skills were back then. They find out that the account was under Sierra’s mother’s name, Amelia Brighton; they had found one of their own. Nobody had known that Amelia had a child, so they hadn’t looked for one when she disappeared. Now they took her in.
Govin, the most powerful weather witch in this generation and one that keeps track of weather patterns with TJ Hamblin – a non-witch math genius – for the national and world weather services was the first to notice that she affected weather patterns. He called her reckless and was scared of her, Devin – one of Jamie’s triplet brothers – defended her and said that she just needed to be told about the safety lines and things that they all took for granted. TJ was the first to notice that she had no idea how pulling on the winds, or currents from different parts of the world to wherever she was affected the weather on a world scale –or at all. He tried explaining it to her. She picked up on the safety issues quickly, especially after playing with some baby dolphins caused a large wave to kill a baby bird several hundred miles away. She almost quit her magic after that, but between Devin and Govin they were able to talk her into learning more instead of giving it all up.
Jamie and Nat are expecting their first child, a fire that has actively been playing with power lines for several months in womb now. They ask Devin and Lauren to lead the circle that will bring her into this world. This brings Devin and Laruen closer as they have to work even closer together than they did during the wedding. Yes, their own embers start to heat up as they work with both the circle and Sierra; another romance on the fringes of the story that adds dimension to over all storyline.
Another read rated at five stars by this reviewer. Ms. Geary is a master of dangling an opening scene and capturing your attention and emotions until she has finished her story and leaves you wanting soooo much more. I can never wait to dive into the next one once I am finished with the one I am reading. Her rhythm in her words and scenes is spot on, her word choice is masterful, and the world she has created is so much a part of the real world that is so easy to see this actually taking place in the real world. Another book that you must pick up if you love small children – this time our witchlings are into pink glitter, Nell’s nine year old triplets, and learning to ride booms, her 5 year old son and no witches don’t usually ride brooms – lots of great food is needed for all this magic so lots of cookies and delicious meals are laid out again as through the other books. You have to love a series that without being a cookbook holds such delicious foods that you want to go cook. Thank you, Ms. Geary for sharing your world with us.
Sierra Brighton is a water witch born and raised. When she was twelve her mother disappeared and she ended up in the foster system because she didn’t know anybody’s name from the community. Her mother didn’t like rules or constrictions so they moved around a lot and Sierra had never met any of them. She is now getting ready to turn 18 and opt out of the foster care system, if she can find a job to support herself. While looking one day the ‘fetching’ spell pulls her into the amodernwitch.com’s chat room. All that Nell, Sophie and Moira know is that Sierra is an underage witch that needs a job and a family.
Nell asks him if they could use a new coder and mentions that Sierra had said that she had been up to level three on the witch’s only part of the game; Jamie goes looking in their back records for her name and to see what level her coding skills were back then. They find out that the account was under Sierra’s mother’s name, Amelia Brighton; they had found one of their own. Nobody had known that Amelia had a child, so they hadn’t looked for one when she disappeared. Now they took her in.
Govin, the most powerful weather witch in this generation and one that keeps track of weather patterns with TJ Hamblin – a non-witch math genius – for the national and world weather services was the first to notice that she affected weather patterns. He called her reckless and was scared of her, Devin – one of Jamie’s triplet brothers – defended her and said that she just needed to be told about the safety lines and things that they all took for granted. TJ was the first to notice that she had no idea how pulling on the winds, or currents from different parts of the world to wherever she was affected the weather on a world scale –or at all. He tried explaining it to her. She picked up on the safety issues quickly, especially after playing with some baby dolphins caused a large wave to kill a baby bird several hundred miles away. She almost quit her magic after that, but between Devin and Govin they were able to talk her into learning more instead of giving it all up.
Jamie and Nat are expecting their first child, a fire that has actively been playing with power lines for several months in womb now. They ask Devin and Lauren to lead the circle that will bring her into this world. This brings Devin and Laruen closer as they have to work even closer together than they did during the wedding. Yes, their own embers start to heat up as they work with both the circle and Sierra; another romance on the fringes of the story that adds dimension to over all storyline.
Another read rated at five stars by this reviewer. Ms. Geary is a master of dangling an opening scene and capturing your attention and emotions until she has finished her story and leaves you wanting soooo much more. I can never wait to dive into the next one once I am finished with the one I am reading. Her rhythm in her words and scenes is spot on, her word choice is masterful, and the world she has created is so much a part of the real world that is so easy to see this actually taking place in the real world. Another book that you must pick up if you love small children – this time our witchlings are into pink glitter, Nell’s nine year old triplets, and learning to ride booms, her 5 year old son and no witches don’t usually ride brooms – lots of great food is needed for all this magic so lots of cookies and delicious meals are laid out again as through the other books. You have to love a series that without being a cookbook holds such delicious foods that you want to go cook. Thank you, Ms. Geary for sharing your world with us.
August 29, 2012
This book was better than the 2nd in the series, although it pretty much keeps the same theme as the other two. I would like more confrontation, but at this point, I am pretty sure it's not going to happen in this series. So, read on if you like lots o' love, some interesting spells and certain kinds of fantasy involving witchcraft, and LOTS AND LOTS OF FOOD!
That, and everyone smiling-constantly.
That, and everyone smiling-constantly.
August 16, 2022
Cloying and annoying writing that made me want to pull out my hair. The character I hate the most in the series is NELL. I knw there are those of you who think Nell is the bees knees, but she is irritating, frustrating, and, WHO ON EARTH talks the way these books are written???? It is like she is blessed in every way - triplets who are angels on earth, the youngest who is New Merlin. Makes me wonder why she keeps the oldest one (Nathan) in the closet - he is almost never mentioned or referred to. Is it because he has no powers, or maybe has powers but too insignificant to be even worth a mention within the illustrious Walker family? Or maybe he is in a juvenile home, after having committed a crime.
She is also a brilliant, no make that genius-level coder and has her own gaming world. So ultra-rich (on the level of Elon Musk), on top of being an annoying prat (I really need to find more synonyms for annoying, I foresee that I’m going to use it many more times).
Regardless, it appears as if the Family only cares or bothers with exceptional entities, and whatever Nell does is best and always has a reason, even though half the time I think she is an A1 bitch. No one can be angry with her triplets or beloved Aervyn (let alone herself), being angels on earth and always having the best intentions and needs glitter on everything, and of course Nell is always blameless. Her family is all that matters and her work is all that’s valuable and did I mention that she is the most irritating character in the entire series? I wish the author would have written her to be a bit more human-like with vices, she would have been a whole lot more likeable.
Sorry readers, I was supposed to be writing about the book, but it just turned into a tirade of how much I hate Nell from the series.
The book’s story-line itself is alright - a fetching spell finds a powerful witch that can control the weather, and the rest of the story is devoted to getting her to be more like the rest of the folks at Witch Central.
Except Nell - be anyone you want but Nell. I swear I’d stick pins into her voodoo doll if I found one in real life.
She is also a brilliant, no make that genius-level coder and has her own gaming world. So ultra-rich (on the level of Elon Musk), on top of being an annoying prat (I really need to find more synonyms for annoying, I foresee that I’m going to use it many more times).
Regardless, it appears as if the Family only cares or bothers with exceptional entities, and whatever Nell does is best and always has a reason, even though half the time I think she is an A1 bitch. No one can be angry with her triplets or beloved Aervyn (let alone herself), being angels on earth and always having the best intentions and needs glitter on everything, and of course Nell is always blameless. Her family is all that matters and her work is all that’s valuable and did I mention that she is the most irritating character in the entire series? I wish the author would have written her to be a bit more human-like with vices, she would have been a whole lot more likeable.
Sorry readers, I was supposed to be writing about the book, but it just turned into a tirade of how much I hate Nell from the series.
The book’s story-line itself is alright - a fetching spell finds a powerful witch that can control the weather, and the rest of the story is devoted to getting her to be more like the rest of the folks at Witch Central.
Except Nell - be anyone you want but Nell. I swear I’d stick pins into her voodoo doll if I found one in real life.
September 15, 2012
So far, Ms. Geary has been sharing the lives of Aunt Moira's family in her Modern Witch Series of books. In A Reckless Witch, Nell's fetching spell goes out into the modern world and brings home a lost soul of sorts in the form of Sierra Brighton. Her momma has shown her many tricks, but she is no longer with her and now Sierra must perform the biggest one of them all - get a job and get on with her life.
Sierra's ability to mess with the weather seems like fun for her, but causes a lot of trouble for some others in the witch community and their friends. TJ Hamblin and his best friend Govin are meteorologist (Weather Genius) and mathematician. Together they watch the world's weather patterns and save lives when things get out of control weather-wise.
Before she knows it, Sierra is being wisked away via bus to California from Oregon to start her new life. The one she has been waiting for the last six years. The family takes her in and makes her one of their own. They show her how to take her skills that her momma has shown her and make them better, stronger and safer. Sierra is not reckless, she's just doesn't know any better. She's about to meet another reckless soul and get a new home and family in the process.
Ms. Geary's books have kept me enthralled for weeks now. I hope that she finishes her next book soon, because I am getting close to the end of what she's already published! Take the time to read these books, because you'll get a good dose of witch reality. The stories are becoming stronger and keep the reader wanting more. This is by far, the best book in the series. The excitement mounts from the first page and much like a good storm, builds to an amazing crescendo! Join the ride...it's truly amazing!
Sierra's ability to mess with the weather seems like fun for her, but causes a lot of trouble for some others in the witch community and their friends. TJ Hamblin and his best friend Govin are meteorologist (Weather Genius) and mathematician. Together they watch the world's weather patterns and save lives when things get out of control weather-wise.
Before she knows it, Sierra is being wisked away via bus to California from Oregon to start her new life. The one she has been waiting for the last six years. The family takes her in and makes her one of their own. They show her how to take her skills that her momma has shown her and make them better, stronger and safer. Sierra is not reckless, she's just doesn't know any better. She's about to meet another reckless soul and get a new home and family in the process.
Ms. Geary's books have kept me enthralled for weeks now. I hope that she finishes her next book soon, because I am getting close to the end of what she's already published! Take the time to read these books, because you'll get a good dose of witch reality. The stories are becoming stronger and keep the reader wanting more. This is by far, the best book in the series. The excitement mounts from the first page and much like a good storm, builds to an amazing crescendo! Join the ride...it's truly amazing!
December 12, 2011
From: Lilac Wolf and Stuff
I love it! The cover is the same as the other "Hidden Witch" books but this one is purple. It's a great picture and it gives continuity to the series.
As for the characters, they are all so sweet and loving. There is no lack of love, fun and banter. They all love to tease each other. Sometimes it's a little high on the cheese factor but there are others when the characters are so sweet I would tear up.
The main character, Sierra, in this story is a powerful witch, but her mother was the reckless one. Sierra was never taught any safety precautions, and had no idea how her playing with the weather and water cause any backlash in other places in the world. When she found out, she was beyond discouraged. She was going to give up practicing magic. Everyone tried really hard to realize that she wasn't the reckless one and give her the care, support and training she needed. The first thing everyone did was give her a home and family who love her. Wouldn't the world be nice if we all did that.
Not to get all political, but this is what being Christ-like is. I just wish people who make the most noise about being "Christians" got that.
There are other big things in this book - but you have to figure them out for yourself. And you don't have to read them in order, but it helps with the characters. The real trick is meshing this with the other series she has started. :)
I adore these books, this one is no different. They are like comfort food. Perfect for a light read, and it will just lift you up.
I love it! The cover is the same as the other "Hidden Witch" books but this one is purple. It's a great picture and it gives continuity to the series.
As for the characters, they are all so sweet and loving. There is no lack of love, fun and banter. They all love to tease each other. Sometimes it's a little high on the cheese factor but there are others when the characters are so sweet I would tear up.
The main character, Sierra, in this story is a powerful witch, but her mother was the reckless one. Sierra was never taught any safety precautions, and had no idea how her playing with the weather and water cause any backlash in other places in the world. When she found out, she was beyond discouraged. She was going to give up practicing magic. Everyone tried really hard to realize that she wasn't the reckless one and give her the care, support and training she needed. The first thing everyone did was give her a home and family who love her. Wouldn't the world be nice if we all did that.
Not to get all political, but this is what being Christ-like is. I just wish people who make the most noise about being "Christians" got that.
There are other big things in this book - but you have to figure them out for yourself. And you don't have to read them in order, but it helps with the characters. The real trick is meshing this with the other series she has started. :)
I adore these books, this one is no different. They are like comfort food. Perfect for a light read, and it will just lift you up.
December 14, 2011
Eagerly anticipated, yet another fantastic book about the Witch world! I think I loved this one even more than the others!
The Reckless Witch in this book is Sierra, an 18 year old who was the daughter of a very free spirited witch who traveled the world and taught her daughter how to use her powers but didn't teach her rules or safety. Sierra is a very strong and powerful witch but is a bit of a lost soul. Her mother left her in a hotel when she was 12 and never returned. Nobody knows what happened but Sierra believes she died.
The California witching community discovers her and draws her into their circles and their hearts. Meanwhile, Nat and Jamie are about to become parents and Aervyn has discovered Harry Potter and dives into it with real magic! We meet Jamie and Nell's brothers, Devin and Matt (but mainly Devin) and a couple of new characters, weather witch Govin and his weather math non-witch geek partner in weather, TJ. Lauren and Moira and many other familiar faces are here as well. By the end of the book, Nat has her baby and i was in tears! It was absolutely beautiful!
I can't reccomend Debora Geary's books highly enough!
The Reckless Witch in this book is Sierra, an 18 year old who was the daughter of a very free spirited witch who traveled the world and taught her daughter how to use her powers but didn't teach her rules or safety. Sierra is a very strong and powerful witch but is a bit of a lost soul. Her mother left her in a hotel when she was 12 and never returned. Nobody knows what happened but Sierra believes she died.
The California witching community discovers her and draws her into their circles and their hearts. Meanwhile, Nat and Jamie are about to become parents and Aervyn has discovered Harry Potter and dives into it with real magic! We meet Jamie and Nell's brothers, Devin and Matt (but mainly Devin) and a couple of new characters, weather witch Govin and his weather math non-witch geek partner in weather, TJ. Lauren and Moira and many other familiar faces are here as well. By the end of the book, Nat has her baby and i was in tears! It was absolutely beautiful!
I can't reccomend Debora Geary's books highly enough!
May 1, 2013
Another fun entry in the Modern Witch series. Really light, bordering on sappy at times, but in spite of the sugar overload (including way too many references to Nutella cookies and ice cream) I am really enjoying the series. I think it's because it feels good to read something happy where everyone cares for each other and there's a great community that spans continents. At first I was worried that the new character, 18 year old Sierra, was going to be annoying, reckless and not very likable, but she was actually a good kid and it was nice to see her integrated into the community and learning how to safely use her powers. I enjoyed getting to know a little more about Jamie's brother Devin and it was also fun to see how Lauren has evolved a bit since the first book when she was first "fetched". At times it felt like there were just a few too many characters and I would have enjoyed getting to know some of the characters more, but in general, I enjoyed the book and the next ones in the series are waiting on my Kindle for me to get back to them when I'm ready for another dose of sweet and happy.
January 16, 2013
This is an outstanding series. It is super light reading and very Disney-esque in its family oriented message of kindness, forgiveness, patience and love. Normally i read more zombie books, apocalypse, death and destruction books but i like the occasional fantasy and the witch aspect caught my attention after so many vampires and zombies so i gave it a try and just feel in love! Great character development and family dynamic. Although the stories are pretty light weight and too "all good things happen", ie no one ever dies, cusses or drinks for some reason, i still just loved it. There is not enough happy stories with good people, doing good things in the world so it is almost a new level of escapism to read about only good, happy, healthy loving people.
This is the 3rd in the series and introduces you to a young witch that has not been trained properly but is full of weather power. Once again, the warm embrace of the witch community comes to the rescue and little girl lost is little girl found and empowered.
This is the 3rd in the series and introduces you to a young witch that has not been trained properly but is full of weather power. Once again, the warm embrace of the witch community comes to the rescue and little girl lost is little girl found and empowered.
November 20, 2020
A Reckless Witch is the third installment into the A Modern Witch series by Debora Geary.
This has to be my favorite as of yet, in the series. It’s a configuration of experiencing the evolution of the previous MCs, the quiet and sure way in which their magic is respected, and the incorporation of influence from secondary characters in leading the pivotal plot points.
It’s an entirely different approach to combining fantasy and romance. Having the magical growth primarily focused on the individual MCs of each book, and the vital heart connections flourishing inside those around them. It’s a heady flow of positivity and connectedness.
I keep expecting big saves from only one super special snowflake. Flying in the sky and facing a storm with sheer will on ones own. But I’m never disappointed when Geary threads being grounded through each new iteration of emergence.
This has to be my favorite as of yet, in the series. It’s a configuration of experiencing the evolution of the previous MCs, the quiet and sure way in which their magic is respected, and the incorporation of influence from secondary characters in leading the pivotal plot points.
It’s an entirely different approach to combining fantasy and romance. Having the magical growth primarily focused on the individual MCs of each book, and the vital heart connections flourishing inside those around them. It’s a heady flow of positivity and connectedness.
I keep expecting big saves from only one super special snowflake. Flying in the sky and facing a storm with sheer will on ones own. But I’m never disappointed when Geary threads being grounded through each new iteration of emergence.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 3, 2024
W końcu sięgnęłam po kolejny tom, który niestety nie został wydany w Polsce. Na początku miałam obawy przez tytuł bo nie lubię nieodpowiedzialnych osób ale szybko one przeminęły. Przypomniałam sobie jak lubię styl autorki. Jest taki lekki i pogodny. Ten tom idealnie się wpasowuje do poprzednich. Kolejna piękna seria rodzinna. Lubię to, że autorka poświęca czas tylu różnym bohaterom. A element magii jest dalej mocno obecny.
September 3, 2017
Yes, I've seen the reviews - the people who complain about too many babies, too many happy endings, etc. I guess I don't care - this may be Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo for adult women, and right now that's exactly what I want in my life. I love this family, I love the joy and challenges, and I like cookies.
August 27, 2020
The fetching spell brings us Sierra, aging out of foster care, and while knowing she has magical power – a water or weather witch – has kept it hidden. Sierra’s story brings us back to Berkley, with Sierra given a job in the computer game business while being trained in controlling her massive power by the extended Sullivan clan. As a weather witch, Sierra can influence the weather – and part of her training is learning how creating a ‘baby storm’ on the coast of Oregon could lead to a disastrous tsunami on the other side of the world. There are several exciting edge of your seat scenes involving weather in this one.
May 12, 2018
I decided I need a quick, easy, fun read, so am revisiting Debora Geary's Witch series. It did not disappoint. If I were a witch, I'd want to be part of this crazy, lovable Celtic extended family of witches. Just saying.
November 23, 2019
Best she has written
I re-read all her Witch books every November. This is the best. So very much truth, love, laughter and joy. This book is a great gift to any ones soul.
I re-read all her Witch books every November. This is the best. So very much truth, love, laughter and joy. This book is a great gift to any ones soul.
March 20, 2020
Multiple story lines intertwining and weaving.. lots of emotion on both sides of the page.
February 7, 2021
Finally, Lauren found her man.
April 19, 2021
This one was much better than the previous ones.
But the add on short story was too sugary.
But the add on short story was too sugary.
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November 5, 2023great second book
I loved this series every time I read it. I really hope the author is still around , I have all the stuff she wrote at that time.
I loved this series every time I read it. I really hope the author is still around , I have all the stuff she wrote at that time.
May 26, 2025
Good books but I believe these are no longer available.
December 6, 2011
Another example of Debora Geary's marvelous writing that is as much magic as any of the tribe of witches she describes could have called forth. This adventure is about an eighteen year old witch that was abandoned by her mother after dropping her at a hotel in New Orleans during Marti Gras when she was barely twelve. The witch's search found her in Oregon six years later as she was about to graduate from the social service support and foster care that expired when she turned eighteen in four days. She had lived in foster care for the last six years, moving from family to family and never getting very close as the transitional nature of foster care and families didn't work to promote any long term loving relationships. She had spent this period concealing her magic and only practicing it when she was sure to be alone. Once the loving witches found her, Nell was transported to Oregon to formally make Sierra a job offer and invitation to live with them in Witches Central, the area witches gathered and put together a real welcoming party. They decided to test her powers so they might know what type of training she might need to become a responsible member of the magic community. Moira had known Sierra's mom and had participated in her training when she was younger. Her mother, Amelia, had a reputation as a reckless user of magic, much too impulsive and a risk taker which concerned the more conservative among them. This new witch had amazing powers but, lacked the training and judgement to use them without risking others. Some of the witches feared that Sierra was as reckless as her mom had been and was equally as irresponsible. Their concerns suggested shutting down Sierra's magic until they could insure she was adequately trained and responsible enough to not be a risk to the rest of them and the planet. It took Jamie's brother Devin to bring balance into the discussion. He had been a risk taker his entire life and recognized a kindred spirit. Love and example rather than imposed restrictions was determined to be the better path. Nell's children, nine year old triplet girls and Aervyn, the superboy four year old witchling adopted Sierra and made her part of the family. A lonesome child was turned into a responsible member of the family of witches and loved as one of their own. If you enjoy the warmth of family, the expression of love that is frequently shown by teasing between siblings and the sharing of intimacy that includes participating in a birthing, then Debora's stories are for you. I find myself tearing up with the shared emotions that an extended loving family expresses. It would normally be a fast read but, I had to frequently stop, take off my glasses and clear the tears from my eyes before I could continue. I think of words such as "Heart Warming" and "Deep Smiles" as descriptors of the reading experience with Debora Geary's stories. The characters pull you in and their companionship is something to long for. Take time to give yourselves the joy from reading one of her stories
November 27, 2011
Geary, Debora
Fantasy
Until she was twelve years old, Sierra's life was filled with wonder and excitement with her carefree mother. Traveling in exotic countries, dancing in hurricanes, playing with ocean currents...Sierra's childhood was one of magic and beauty that came to an abrupt end when she was abandoned in New Orleans and left to fight her way through the foster care system and grieve over the disappearance of her mother. Now, as she comes of age and is forced to make decisions about her adult life, Sierra is at a loss to find a job and a place to call home. At just the right moment, Sierra is introduced to a caring, tight-knit community of witches that welcomes her with open arms. Will she find the happiness and answers she searches for in their embrace? Or will her reckless use of power threaten the foundations of home, love, tradition, stability and acceptance that the group has built? Will her untamed power create irreversible damage within its borders? Love, responsibility, family, hope...once again, the strengths of the witching community stand firm against the fire, making ever tighter the bonds between its members as they are all reminded of a very important truth: "[It isn't] rules and magical protocols [that are needed, but] love and commitment...It has been, and always will be, love that keeps a reckless soul safe."
I can't praise Debora's novels enough. With each one I read, I am reminded again of her talent as a storyteller. She has the gift of the bards, as Sierra's mother Amelia did. She creates a cast of characters that pulls you into its web, leaving you as emotionally tied to them as if they were real. By turns, I find myself laughing and crying with them as they work through the problems they face and find strength in the community around them. I devour each and every one of these books, always feeling as if I can't read them fast enough and then regretting the speed with which I read when I come to the end and am forced to wait once more for the next book in the series. That is the mark of a wonderful writer and Debora certainly deserves that description.
Fantasy
Until she was twelve years old, Sierra's life was filled with wonder and excitement with her carefree mother. Traveling in exotic countries, dancing in hurricanes, playing with ocean currents...Sierra's childhood was one of magic and beauty that came to an abrupt end when she was abandoned in New Orleans and left to fight her way through the foster care system and grieve over the disappearance of her mother. Now, as she comes of age and is forced to make decisions about her adult life, Sierra is at a loss to find a job and a place to call home. At just the right moment, Sierra is introduced to a caring, tight-knit community of witches that welcomes her with open arms. Will she find the happiness and answers she searches for in their embrace? Or will her reckless use of power threaten the foundations of home, love, tradition, stability and acceptance that the group has built? Will her untamed power create irreversible damage within its borders? Love, responsibility, family, hope...once again, the strengths of the witching community stand firm against the fire, making ever tighter the bonds between its members as they are all reminded of a very important truth: "[It isn't] rules and magical protocols [that are needed, but] love and commitment...It has been, and always will be, love that keeps a reckless soul safe."
I can't praise Debora's novels enough. With each one I read, I am reminded again of her talent as a storyteller. She has the gift of the bards, as Sierra's mother Amelia did. She creates a cast of characters that pulls you into its web, leaving you as emotionally tied to them as if they were real. By turns, I find myself laughing and crying with them as they work through the problems they face and find strength in the community around them. I devour each and every one of these books, always feeling as if I can't read them fast enough and then regretting the speed with which I read when I come to the end and am forced to wait once more for the next book in the series. That is the mark of a wonderful writer and Debora certainly deserves that description.
October 25, 2014
In the third book of Geary’s marvelous A Modern Witch series, A RECKLESS WITCH is as heartwarming and as heart-wrenching as the first two in this series. The motto or creed of the modern witches is …..With great power comes great responsibility….. In this third book to the series, one teenaged witch, Sierra Brighton had traveled the world, swam with the baby whales, danced in storm funnels and lived in complete magical freedom. Then her momma died and Sierra ended up in foster care a very unhappy and secretive witch.
*** Thank the Gods that Nell’s fetching spell located Sierra. Having found Sierra and learning of her powers and history, Nell and family were puzzled how a witch with Sierra’s powers had been on her own for so long. Although it didn’t take long to discover that Sierra was the daughter no one was aware of, of a long ago restless witch that had disappeared years ago. Having had no training in how to use her power safely, Sierra would be a trial and could very easily put Witch Central at risk.
Sierra was both a water and air witch and an extremely powerful one at that. Unknown to her when she frolicked in the water causing different flows of warmth from far away locales, she was causing severe and deadly weather related problems. In her innocence Sierra had no idea she was the cause of some very harsh unexplained weather patterns. With training though and the help of some other gifted witches, Sierra would be brought into the fold and allowed to help waylay and even turn back the most damaging of storms.
A RECKLESS WITCH actually had a little more suspense and drama along with the humor and wholesomeness of the previous two books. Aervyn was naturally his most precocious self and the other younger witches were as always delightful. Naturally A RECKLESS WITCH was a full story book that could stand on it’s own, but to truly enjoy this series you should really start from the beginning and watch everyone evolve!
As always, Martha Harmon Pardee’s narration is absolutely splendid - so many voices, and such immense talent!
Marilyn Rondeau, for www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
*** Thank the Gods that Nell’s fetching spell located Sierra. Having found Sierra and learning of her powers and history, Nell and family were puzzled how a witch with Sierra’s powers had been on her own for so long. Although it didn’t take long to discover that Sierra was the daughter no one was aware of, of a long ago restless witch that had disappeared years ago. Having had no training in how to use her power safely, Sierra would be a trial and could very easily put Witch Central at risk.
Sierra was both a water and air witch and an extremely powerful one at that. Unknown to her when she frolicked in the water causing different flows of warmth from far away locales, she was causing severe and deadly weather related problems. In her innocence Sierra had no idea she was the cause of some very harsh unexplained weather patterns. With training though and the help of some other gifted witches, Sierra would be brought into the fold and allowed to help waylay and even turn back the most damaging of storms.
A RECKLESS WITCH actually had a little more suspense and drama along with the humor and wholesomeness of the previous two books. Aervyn was naturally his most precocious self and the other younger witches were as always delightful. Naturally A RECKLESS WITCH was a full story book that could stand on it’s own, but to truly enjoy this series you should really start from the beginning and watch everyone evolve!
As always, Martha Harmon Pardee’s narration is absolutely splendid - so many voices, and such immense talent!
Marilyn Rondeau, for www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
March 6, 2015
In the third book Witch Central find their third witch through Witch's Chat. Sierra Brighton. As a child her mother taught her the wonders of weather magic while they travelled the world, of twirling in tornados and swimming with whales. Little more than a teenager, she was abandoned by her mother at a young age. Ever since she's spent her life in foster care - until Witch Central find her.
Sierra is one of the most powerful weather witches living, more so than her mother. However, her distress about her abandonment is causing some difficulties. Is her mother dead? Did she run away from her own child? Nobody knows.
This is a story about a reckless teenagers struggle to come to terms with the truth, her life, and learning to put a little trust in others. Sierra is taught the consequences of her "fun" and she finds the family she should have had a long time ago.
I really enjoyed this book. Sierra connects very well with the kids of Witch Central as well as the adults, and it opens up some new dimensions to their personalities too; making them more complicated and more life-like. I adore the character Sierra and who she becomes. The character development in the new-found witches is amazing, you actually see them transform from a closed book to an open novel. Being in a loving environment like Witch Central really does these inexperienced witches some good.
The series finally become "normal" books format wise. The chat-room style talk is mainly at the beginning when Witch Central is introducing themselves to Sierra. This is another bonus in my books.
I've found that as the series progresses, the characters get more and more complicated. Eventually they're like a well-knit community that you feel you could pop down to for a cup of tea or a short holiday. This series is highly addictive!
If you like my review, please visit my book blog at: http://a-novel-start.blogspot.co.uk
Sierra is one of the most powerful weather witches living, more so than her mother. However, her distress about her abandonment is causing some difficulties. Is her mother dead? Did she run away from her own child? Nobody knows.
This is a story about a reckless teenagers struggle to come to terms with the truth, her life, and learning to put a little trust in others. Sierra is taught the consequences of her "fun" and she finds the family she should have had a long time ago.
I really enjoyed this book. Sierra connects very well with the kids of Witch Central as well as the adults, and it opens up some new dimensions to their personalities too; making them more complicated and more life-like. I adore the character Sierra and who she becomes. The character development in the new-found witches is amazing, you actually see them transform from a closed book to an open novel. Being in a loving environment like Witch Central really does these inexperienced witches some good.
The series finally become "normal" books format wise. The chat-room style talk is mainly at the beginning when Witch Central is introducing themselves to Sierra. This is another bonus in my books.
I've found that as the series progresses, the characters get more and more complicated. Eventually they're like a well-knit community that you feel you could pop down to for a cup of tea or a short holiday. This series is highly addictive!
If you like my review, please visit my book blog at: http://a-novel-start.blogspot.co.uk
May 31, 2012
I must say, out of all the books in this series this one was by far my favorite.
That is saying a lot considering how much I enjoyed the others.
***SPOILAR ALERT*** My review has pieces of information that you may not want to read until you've gotten the book.
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In "A Reckless Witch", we are introduced to some new characters. We meet Jamie's brother, Devin, along with their old friend Govin, a very serious weather witch and his non-witch friend, TJ.
However, the most important character we meet is 18-year old Sierra, an incredibly powerful weather witch who was raised to be reckless.
Sierra's mother was the original reckless witch -- unfortunatly, she lost her life because of it, leaving Sierra orphaned at 12 years old.
This story follows Sierra's struggle to learn that magic is not all fun and games and what happens when you don't take your power seriously enough. It's up to Govin-serious mathematician witch- and Devin-a reckless witch who knows how to do it responsibly- to train her and teach her the responsibities her power brings.
I cried through Sierra's struggle to find her self-worth. My heart melted when little Kenna was born. I laughed with joy when I read the outcome of Lauren and Devin's relationship. This is a book with such an emotional impact.
Nat has always been one of my favorite characters and this just brought it up a notch. I love the inner-strength and the sense of absolute peace that Debora Geary has given this character. Plus the fact that when she looses it, Lauren and Jamie are right there to help her find it again.
Now comes the part I hate... Having to wait until the next book comes out.
Happy reading, everyone. I would highly recommend this book and hope you enjoy it as much as myself and others do.
Jessica
That is saying a lot considering how much I enjoyed the others.
***SPOILAR ALERT*** My review has pieces of information that you may not want to read until you've gotten the book.
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In "A Reckless Witch", we are introduced to some new characters. We meet Jamie's brother, Devin, along with their old friend Govin, a very serious weather witch and his non-witch friend, TJ.
However, the most important character we meet is 18-year old Sierra, an incredibly powerful weather witch who was raised to be reckless.
Sierra's mother was the original reckless witch -- unfortunatly, she lost her life because of it, leaving Sierra orphaned at 12 years old.
This story follows Sierra's struggle to learn that magic is not all fun and games and what happens when you don't take your power seriously enough. It's up to Govin-serious mathematician witch- and Devin-a reckless witch who knows how to do it responsibly- to train her and teach her the responsibities her power brings.
I cried through Sierra's struggle to find her self-worth. My heart melted when little Kenna was born. I laughed with joy when I read the outcome of Lauren and Devin's relationship. This is a book with such an emotional impact.
Nat has always been one of my favorite characters and this just brought it up a notch. I love the inner-strength and the sense of absolute peace that Debora Geary has given this character. Plus the fact that when she looses it, Lauren and Jamie are right there to help her find it again.
Now comes the part I hate... Having to wait until the next book comes out.
Happy reading, everyone. I would highly recommend this book and hope you enjoy it as much as myself and others do.
Jessica
April 22, 2012
I liked this book better than the second one, "A Hidden Witch" bit not as much as the first one, "A Modern Witch." Once again, Nell's witch finding computer program has located a witch, who turns out to be 18 year old Sierra. This young witch has just aged out of the foster care system in Oregon. She needs to find a way to support herself and is very happy when Nell offers her a job and the means to get herself down to Berkeley. It turns out that Nell's and Jamie's family knew of Sierra's mother, Amelia, a very undisciplined witch whom no one had heard from in years. When Sierra was 12 years old, she and her mother were in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. On the third night of Mardi Gras, Amelia disappeared while Sierra was alone in a hotel room. Before Amelia disappeared, she had taught Sierra how to use her magical powers but had never taught her any of the necessary safety precautions. As a result, Sierra has been causing some terrible consequences but is completely unaware of that fact. The family and the wider witching community are more than a little scared of Sierra and the trouble she was capable of causing. It took one of Jamie's identical triplet brothers, Devin, to see the good in Sierra and her potential to do great works instead of causing big problems. As in the first book, and to a lesser extent in the second book, Geary focuses on the healing and redemptive of love. Near the end, it gets very exciting and Sierra proves herself to be a selfless hero. Anyone who enjoys a fantasy without the presence of an evil power would enjoy this sweet novel.
May 26, 2013
I liked this book better than the second one, "A Hidden Witch" bit not as much as the first one, "A Modern Witch." Once again, Nell's witch finding computer program has located a witch, who turns out to be 18 year old Sierra. This young witch has just aged out of the foster care system in Oregon. She needs to find a way to support herself and is very happy when Nell offers her a job and the means to get herself down to Berkeley. It turns out that Nell's and Jamie's family knew of Sierra's mother, Amelia, a very undisciplined witch whom no one had heard from in years. When Sierra was 12 years old, she and her mother were in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. On the third night of Mardi Gras, Amelia disappeared while Sierra was alone in a hotel room. Before Amelia disappeared, she had taught Sierra how to use her magical powers but had never taught her any of the necessary safety precautions. As a result, Sierra has been causing some terrible consequences but is completely unaware of that fact. The family and the wider witching community are more than a little scared of Sierra and the trouble she was capable of causing. It took one of Jamie's identical triplet brothers, Devin, to see the good in Sierra and her potential to do great works instead of causing big problems. As in the first book, and to a lesser extent in the second book, Geary focuses on the healing and redemptive of love. Near the end, it gets very exciting and Sierra proves herself to be a selfless hero. Anyone who enjoys a fantasy without the presence of an evil power would enjoy this sweet novel.
November 28, 2011
Debora Geary is back with the third installment in her Witch series, A Reckless Witch. If you follow me at all, you know that I absolutely adore this series and this latest book is no exception.
A Reckless Witch follows the story of Sierra, and eighteen year old witch who discovers her connection to the witching community. Our favorite characters are back, along with some exciting new ones. As Sierra learns to balance her powers, the witching community prepares to welcome its newest member.
Like the other Witch books, what continued to strike me as I read A Reckless Witch is the love and acceptance of the witching community. Sure, the spell casting is cool, and who wouldn’t want a bit of that ability if it were possible? And I loved the Harry Potter references in this particular book. But it is still the love and friendship and genuine caring for each other that I really love about these stories. Every time I read one, I think how wonderful it would be if we all had that much love in our lives. Truthfully, reading these books makes me want to be a better person, to throw away some of my cynicism and look for more opportunities to be a loving person.
So, if you’re still resisting these Witch books, do yourself a favor and check them out. I read A Reckless Witch on the Kindle for iPad app. Nook and iBook versions will be available soon, if you can’t find them right away. But start with A Modern Witch.
A Reckless Witch follows the story of Sierra, and eighteen year old witch who discovers her connection to the witching community. Our favorite characters are back, along with some exciting new ones. As Sierra learns to balance her powers, the witching community prepares to welcome its newest member.
Like the other Witch books, what continued to strike me as I read A Reckless Witch is the love and acceptance of the witching community. Sure, the spell casting is cool, and who wouldn’t want a bit of that ability if it were possible? And I loved the Harry Potter references in this particular book. But it is still the love and friendship and genuine caring for each other that I really love about these stories. Every time I read one, I think how wonderful it would be if we all had that much love in our lives. Truthfully, reading these books makes me want to be a better person, to throw away some of my cynicism and look for more opportunities to be a loving person.
So, if you’re still resisting these Witch books, do yourself a favor and check them out. I read A Reckless Witch on the Kindle for iPad app. Nook and iBook versions will be available soon, if you can’t find them right away. But start with A Modern Witch.
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