Under a Spell

Sophie's Mixed-Up Magic #2

by Amanda Ashby

As Sophie gets used to her magic, her relationship with the adorable Jonathan Tait is blossoming. There's only one problem: Jonathan's twin sister, Melissa. She's a total mean girl who seems intent on making Sophie's life miserable. On top of that, Melissa somehow seems to sense that Sophie has powers--and manages to bind Sophie to her in a totally self-serving way. Can Sophie figure out a way out of this--without ruining her chances with Jonathan?

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Contemporary

224 pages, ebook

First published May 31, 2012

About the author

Amanda Ashby was born in Australia but now lives in New Zealand where she writes romance, young adult and middle grade books. She also works in a library, owns far too many vintage tablecloths and likes to delight her family by constantly rearranging the furniture.

She has a degree in English and Journalism from the University of Queensland and is married with two children. Her debut book was nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award, and her first young adult book was listed by the New York Public Libraryʼs Stuff for the Teen Age. Because she’s mysterious she also writes middle grade books under the name, Catherine Holt and hopes that all this writing won’t interfere with her Netflix schedule.

She also runs writing workshops and loves to speak to people about Buffy (er, she means writing). See her Website for more information.

Reviews

[aem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, but 11-12 yr olds dating already???

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's not often a second book in a series is better than the first but this book was. Sophie is starting to get the hang of being a djinn - and her crush seems to like her back - when she finds out her dad is a djinn too and needs help. And Melissa, the twin sister of her crush, Jonathan, is blaming Sophie for problems with her boyfriend.

A cute fast read - great for tweens. My only problem with the series is that Sophie and her friends seem older than 11...

[Stefanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the back of the third one says this series is perfect for Disney Channel fans and I'd say that review is pretty accurate. This book was just darn adorable and the trouble Sophie finds herself in is hilarious

[Aretha melina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This bookis a cute fast read for certain:). Read my review on my blog, http://arethaspotnews.wordpress.com/2...

Thx and cheers Aretha