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Child Of Three Halves #1
Glass Witchling
In 1983, witches aren't allowed in college. Casey believes she can hide her heritage and get an education. Though she understands college, does she know how to navigat the rest of the challenges around her?
While it isn’t illegal to be a witch in the 1980s, prejudice still runs strong in the community. Casey just wants to go to college without being kicked out for her ability to cast spells. Hiding her powers is easy, until a job working at a fancy dinner club lands her in a room full of sensual vampires.
Though vampires live under the same laws as the witches, she soon discovers a world of wealth, prestige and power she never fathomed. Undiscovered and needing the money, Casey decides to risk exposure to work for the dangerous vampires. She’s confident no one can tell she’s a witch. But what happens when she starts craving blood?
While it isn’t illegal to be a witch in the 1980s, prejudice still runs strong in the community. Casey just wants to go to college without being kicked out for her ability to cast spells. Hiding her powers is easy, until a job working at a fancy dinner club lands her in a room full of sensual vampires.
Though vampires live under the same laws as the witches, she soon discovers a world of wealth, prestige and power she never fathomed. Undiscovered and needing the money, Casey decides to risk exposure to work for the dangerous vampires. She’s confident no one can tell she’s a witch. But what happens when she starts craving blood?
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2023
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July 19, 2023
✨Arc Review✨
Spice and vampires!! Yes please! Casey is a witch that gets bit by a vampire and has to master both skills at once in a world that keeps both hidden. Ending is a huge cliffhanger that’ll have you screaming for book 2. I throughly enjoyed this read a lot.
Spice and vampires!! Yes please! Casey is a witch that gets bit by a vampire and has to master both skills at once in a world that keeps both hidden. Ending is a huge cliffhanger that’ll have you screaming for book 2. I throughly enjoyed this read a lot.
January 3, 2025
Sigh, I feel like this book had so much promise but tried to fit too much in so it became a world of confusion.
July 20, 2023
Glass Witchling is the first book in the Child of Three Halves Saga. It is an LGBTQ+ Urban Fantasy taking place in the 1980’s.
Right from the start of the book we are thrown in with Casy Strega and Ginger, discovering Casey's new job. Casey met Ginger in college, and needing money to pay for her tuition, she let Ginger convince her to apply to a good paying job, but she is in for more than she bargained for.
Casey is a witch and she has had to hide this her entire life, from her friends and even her parents. The only person she was able to share her gifts with is her grandpa. Her new work brings some challenges with it, and Casey finds herself in a bit of a pickle. Together with Ginger and Jen, Casey has to learn how to balance her school life, her being a witch and her new job.
The book has a nice pacing and I literally devoured it. It kept me wanting more, wanting to learn all about the secrets and the twists and turns. Glass Witchling is LGBTQ inclusive, has witches and vampires, colorful and over the top 80's wardrobes and matching music. And there are several extremely steamy and spicy scenes which made me blush more than once! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
Thanks to the author Harlowe Frost for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.
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Right from the start of the book we are thrown in with Casy Strega and Ginger, discovering Casey's new job. Casey met Ginger in college, and needing money to pay for her tuition, she let Ginger convince her to apply to a good paying job, but she is in for more than she bargained for.
Casey is a witch and she has had to hide this her entire life, from her friends and even her parents. The only person she was able to share her gifts with is her grandpa. Her new work brings some challenges with it, and Casey finds herself in a bit of a pickle. Together with Ginger and Jen, Casey has to learn how to balance her school life, her being a witch and her new job.
The book has a nice pacing and I literally devoured it. It kept me wanting more, wanting to learn all about the secrets and the twists and turns. Glass Witchling is LGBTQ inclusive, has witches and vampires, colorful and over the top 80's wardrobes and matching music. And there are several extremely steamy and spicy scenes which made me blush more than once! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
Thanks to the author Harlowe Frost for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.
https://bookalyptic.com/
September 24, 2023
This review is my raw thoughts.
DNF at 50%
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The writing and slang that was used was too laid back. "Chuckies" for Chuck Taylor's? It's based in the 1980s, and some of the slang that was used kept throwing me out of the book.
The magic system could have been put together with more thought, and I would have loved to see the moment that she realized she was a witch instead of her stating "Oh yeah, I realized I had powers when I was in the woods"
Words were so repetitive that I thought I was reading the same lines over and over again until I checked... and nope. The word "water" was used 11x in 3 short chapters. I understood the second time that the water was clearly "poisoned" or "tainted with magic." It just made no sense.
Also, I couldn't get past the feeling of her being underage and all provocative (even though she wasn't) and having what seemed like a drunk uncle feeling her up and doing what ever he pleased and her thinking it was okay even though she was extremely uncomfortable.
I could go on and on, but from what I wrote alone, that was in the 1st 15% of the book.
The premise of this book was really good and I had high hopes for it, sadly it was just executed poorly. This, however, would have been a good YA book if the somewhat spicy scenes were taken out.
DNF at 50%
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The writing and slang that was used was too laid back. "Chuckies" for Chuck Taylor's? It's based in the 1980s, and some of the slang that was used kept throwing me out of the book.
The magic system could have been put together with more thought, and I would have loved to see the moment that she realized she was a witch instead of her stating "Oh yeah, I realized I had powers when I was in the woods"
Words were so repetitive that I thought I was reading the same lines over and over again until I checked... and nope. The word "water" was used 11x in 3 short chapters. I understood the second time that the water was clearly "poisoned" or "tainted with magic." It just made no sense.
Also, I couldn't get past the feeling of her being underage and all provocative (even though she wasn't) and having what seemed like a drunk uncle feeling her up and doing what ever he pleased and her thinking it was okay even though she was extremely uncomfortable.
I could go on and on, but from what I wrote alone, that was in the 1st 15% of the book.
The premise of this book was really good and I had high hopes for it, sadly it was just executed poorly. This, however, would have been a good YA book if the somewhat spicy scenes were taken out.
September 5, 2023
Did not get past rape scene
I did not get past chapter 2. In chapter 1 the young main character gets a job where she works topless and is given something to drink, then customers start trying to have sex with her. Her friend who introduced her to this job doesn’t remember having sex with the customers. Our character is a witch, so she can remember. Although she doesn’t get raped in chapter 1, she has a premonition that she has to return to the job or she will die. Her grandfather agrees that she may die either way, but definitely will if she doesn’t return. Way to support your grandchild. So in chapter 2, we get to read about her having to pretend that she’s enjoying sex.
I decided this was not for me.
I gave it three stars because maybe in chapter 3 she burns down the whole building, but I just couldn’t get there.
I did not get past chapter 2. In chapter 1 the young main character gets a job where she works topless and is given something to drink, then customers start trying to have sex with her. Her friend who introduced her to this job doesn’t remember having sex with the customers. Our character is a witch, so she can remember. Although she doesn’t get raped in chapter 1, she has a premonition that she has to return to the job or she will die. Her grandfather agrees that she may die either way, but definitely will if she doesn’t return. Way to support your grandchild. So in chapter 2, we get to read about her having to pretend that she’s enjoying sex.
I decided this was not for me.
I gave it three stars because maybe in chapter 3 she burns down the whole building, but I just couldn’t get there.
May 13, 2026
This book feels like neon lights, dark magic, and bad decisions in the BEST way!
Book One in the Child of Three Halves Saga, Glass Witchling by Harlowe Frost felt like being dropped straight into an 80s fever dream filled with witches, vampires, secrets, and absolute CHAOS! And honestly? I ate it up.
We follow Casey, who has spent her entire life hiding the fact that she’s a witch from her family, her friends, basically everyone except her grandfather. Then her friend Ginger convinces her to take this mysterious high-paying job to help cover college tuition…And naturally.... Nothing about this job is normal.
From the very beginning, the story just throws you into this wild supernatural world and somehow it WORKS.
The pacing is so addictive.
Every chapter feels like another secret unfolding, another twist, another Wait what?!
And the vibe is immaculate.
The 80s aesthetic, the fashion, the music, the atmosphere ....it all feels so vivid and over-the-top in the BEST way. Plus we’ve got witches, vampires, magic, tension, and some seriously spicy moments sprinkled throughout.
But what really sold me was Casey herself. She goes THROUGH IT in this book. Like every time you think she’s caught a break....nope. More chaos. More secrets. More problems.
But she’s such an interesting character to follow because you can feel her trying to balance everything......college, magic, survival, relationships.....while her entire world keeps shifting around her.
And that ending was just RUDE. ( Yes another cliffhanger.)
Now I need book two immediately because there are way too many unanswered questions.
Confession: Overall this felt fresh, chaotic, magical, and unlike anything else I’ve read lately.
QOTD: What’s your favorite supernatural creature—witches, vampires, werewolves, or something else?
Book One in the Child of Three Halves Saga, Glass Witchling by Harlowe Frost felt like being dropped straight into an 80s fever dream filled with witches, vampires, secrets, and absolute CHAOS! And honestly? I ate it up.
We follow Casey, who has spent her entire life hiding the fact that she’s a witch from her family, her friends, basically everyone except her grandfather. Then her friend Ginger convinces her to take this mysterious high-paying job to help cover college tuition…And naturally.... Nothing about this job is normal.
From the very beginning, the story just throws you into this wild supernatural world and somehow it WORKS.
The pacing is so addictive.
Every chapter feels like another secret unfolding, another twist, another Wait what?!
And the vibe is immaculate.
The 80s aesthetic, the fashion, the music, the atmosphere ....it all feels so vivid and over-the-top in the BEST way. Plus we’ve got witches, vampires, magic, tension, and some seriously spicy moments sprinkled throughout.
But what really sold me was Casey herself. She goes THROUGH IT in this book. Like every time you think she’s caught a break....nope. More chaos. More secrets. More problems.
But she’s such an interesting character to follow because you can feel her trying to balance everything......college, magic, survival, relationships.....while her entire world keeps shifting around her.
And that ending was just RUDE. ( Yes another cliffhanger.)
Now I need book two immediately because there are way too many unanswered questions.
Confession: Overall this felt fresh, chaotic, magical, and unlike anything else I’ve read lately.
QOTD: What’s your favorite supernatural creature—witches, vampires, werewolves, or something else?
April 16, 2026
Take one part magic, one part vampires, a dash of 80s nostalgia, and A LOT of spice, and you get Glass Witchling.
I tend to shy away from vampire novels because they usually follow the same pop culture myths and tropes that have been floating around since Dracula and Nosferatu. Here, however, the author mixes traditional vampire lore with new mythology, including multiple vampire families, each with new and unusual abilities.
Likewise, the magic system feels clever and unique (magical baking, anyone?) although abilities tend toward mind magic, so there’s more reading thoughts or erasing memories than there are casting fireballs or the like.
I’ve read this author’s work before, and one of her specialties is creating deep, vivid characters that resonate long after you close the book. I became deeply invested in the main character as well as her friends and family. Even the antagonists and side characters were well constructed.
The fact that the characters (especially the female main character) are well-written means that there is an emotional depth to the spicy scenes, even the one night stands and casual hookups. That’s really important because there is a LOT of spice here. Yes, most of the book is lighthearted and fun, but there are also scenes that are very NSFW, starting with Chapter One. The main character has a strong sense of self and a positive mindset toward both romantic entanglements and casual sexual encounters, and that’s refreshing to see in a female MC.
Plotwise, the book does drag a bit from time to time as new characters have to be introduced and things have to be explained. Be aware, it’s the first book in a three-book series, so there is a bit of necessary world building here.
Also keep in mind, the ending of the novel leads into the next book of the series. It’s not a cliffhanger, exactly, but there are several plot threats still left unresolved as the book ends.
If you’re thinking “Gee, it’s been a while since I’ve read a fun story with sexy vampires, magical characters, and some well-written adult content, then “Glass Witchlings” is definitely for you.
Highly recommend for anyone in the market for such a novel.
March 30, 2026
Casey is a witch who has it keep this a secret from most people including her parents, her grandad has been training her to join the coven, she gets more than she bargained for at college, where she discovers vampires are on campus and ends up entwined with them. This brings some new challenges for casey including learning to love the body she has.
I enjoyed the glass witchling, the story is interesting, the world building and magic system are well thought out and believable. I loved the Lgbtqia Rep in the story and as an 80's baby it was a hit of nostalgia for me.The characters are well developed and have dimension, I loved caseys grandad and Casey as a character is likeable and fun, I took a dislike to jude and I'm glad casey doesn't fall for his crap. There are some uncomfortable moments where consent is an issue but it's of its time and life in the 80's could be difficult for women. I laughed put loud at Caseys thoughts and comments when she shifts, they were very amusing. The spice is spicy and believable, which is a massive bonus.
I enjoyed the glass witchling, the story is interesting, the world building and magic system are well thought out and believable. I loved the Lgbtqia Rep in the story and as an 80's baby it was a hit of nostalgia for me.The characters are well developed and have dimension, I loved caseys grandad and Casey as a character is likeable and fun, I took a dislike to jude and I'm glad casey doesn't fall for his crap. There are some uncomfortable moments where consent is an issue but it's of its time and life in the 80's could be difficult for women. I laughed put loud at Caseys thoughts and comments when she shifts, they were very amusing. The spice is spicy and believable, which is a massive bonus.
August 9, 2023
ARC Review
I would say it’s a 3.75⭐️
At first I felt like the book jumped around a lot, some small things didn’t make sense, but as the book went along things started to come together! About 80% of the way through I was very interested in the book and the ending had me very intrigued with what happens next!
There’s a bunch of twists and turns, secrets, finding out who the FMC truly is and what power she posses.
Casey, our FMC, is trying to keep good grades and push through her studies at school. She realizes she needs a job to help pay her way, but she ends up on the wrong end of the fangs of a vampire. A whitchling that has been turned into a vampire is just what she needed to top everything off.
She pushes through to find out the relationships she can truly trust, her new found family, those that are out to help her and what she is meant to do with her life.
I would say it’s a 3.75⭐️
At first I felt like the book jumped around a lot, some small things didn’t make sense, but as the book went along things started to come together! About 80% of the way through I was very interested in the book and the ending had me very intrigued with what happens next!
There’s a bunch of twists and turns, secrets, finding out who the FMC truly is and what power she posses.
Casey, our FMC, is trying to keep good grades and push through her studies at school. She realizes she needs a job to help pay her way, but she ends up on the wrong end of the fangs of a vampire. A whitchling that has been turned into a vampire is just what she needed to top everything off.
She pushes through to find out the relationships she can truly trust, her new found family, those that are out to help her and what she is meant to do with her life.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2023
I was given an ARC of this book, my review is honest and voluntary.
The first half of the story I stuggled with, it more world building and meeting the characters understanding the witches and vampires. To be honest, I considered DNFing the book a few times. I have read so many books lately where you are thrown into the story and learn about the world along the way, this was quite a change for me. But I kept at it and thourougly enjoyed the 2nd half - enough to give this 4 stars overall. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book(s).
Casey is so free in her sexuality and I am here for it! There was no homophobia, just LGBTQIA+ peoples and Allies. All things I want in a queer read (Note: queer is not meant as a slur here, I know many who identify as this and myself use the term)
Both m/f and f/f 'open door' spicy scenes, with a hint of m/f/f .
The first half of the story I stuggled with, it more world building and meeting the characters understanding the witches and vampires. To be honest, I considered DNFing the book a few times. I have read so many books lately where you are thrown into the story and learn about the world along the way, this was quite a change for me. But I kept at it and thourougly enjoyed the 2nd half - enough to give this 4 stars overall. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book(s).
Casey is so free in her sexuality and I am here for it! There was no homophobia, just LGBTQIA+ peoples and Allies. All things I want in a queer read (Note: queer is not meant as a slur here, I know many who identify as this and myself use the term)
Both m/f and f/f 'open door' spicy scenes, with a hint of m/f/f .
August 11, 2023
There’s a lot to be intrigued by here:
-Lore and world building. Witches, vampires, an all-in 80s aesthetic— there’s a lot here, and it’s easy to embrace the whirlwind of it all.
-The narrative. There are some twists and turns, some groundwork for future development, some heat and some character development. Again, see embracing the whirlwind of it all.
-Casey. As protagonists go, she’s got a lot to offer. She also goes through more than her share of things (I’ll keep this vague, to avoid spoilers). Definitely the kind of character whose journey you’ll want to follow.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
-Lore and world building. Witches, vampires, an all-in 80s aesthetic— there’s a lot here, and it’s easy to embrace the whirlwind of it all.
-The narrative. There are some twists and turns, some groundwork for future development, some heat and some character development. Again, see embracing the whirlwind of it all.
-Casey. As protagonists go, she’s got a lot to offer. She also goes through more than her share of things (I’ll keep this vague, to avoid spoilers). Definitely the kind of character whose journey you’ll want to follow.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
August 18, 2023
I received this as an Arc in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book, it felt easy to read and flowed very well. It has vampires, witches, world building and spice, unexpected twists and turns with a cliff hanger ending that had me intrigued where this could possibly go next.
Overall, I really enjoyed the storyline, the characters and the fact that this book felt like something entirely different to anything I’ve read before.
A huge thank you to Harlowe Frost for giving me the opportunity to read this wonderful ARC.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book, it felt easy to read and flowed very well. It has vampires, witches, world building and spice, unexpected twists and turns with a cliff hanger ending that had me intrigued where this could possibly go next.
Overall, I really enjoyed the storyline, the characters and the fact that this book felt like something entirely different to anything I’ve read before.
A huge thank you to Harlowe Frost for giving me the opportunity to read this wonderful ARC.
November 14, 2023
Words Written in Fire
There is no Frost hiding in Harlowe's Glass Witchling novel. It's all fire and spice. More than I'm used to, actually, but if that's your thing, break out the hotdogs and marshmallows. The bonfire is HOT!
Mind the trigger warnings, or prepare to find some uncomfortable situations.
Outside the s'mores gathering, you'll find a quality forging of likable characters, top notch magic conjuring and development, totally rad 80s references, world building with symbolism that sings, and creative author-talent worthy of the time investment.
There is no Frost hiding in Harlowe's Glass Witchling novel. It's all fire and spice. More than I'm used to, actually, but if that's your thing, break out the hotdogs and marshmallows. The bonfire is HOT!
Mind the trigger warnings, or prepare to find some uncomfortable situations.
Outside the s'mores gathering, you'll find a quality forging of likable characters, top notch magic conjuring and development, totally rad 80s references, world building with symbolism that sings, and creative author-talent worthy of the time investment.
August 3, 2023
As a fan of the supernatural like Anne Rice and Sookie Stackhouse, I really enjoyed the world that Glass Witchling takes place in. It's a definitely updated take on vampires, bringing them into modern society, and I enjoyed the way that the witches were portrayed. There were constant revelations as Casey developed her abilities in the story, and I was eager to see what came next. I'm looking forward to book 2!
August 7, 2026
As I read this book I kept having to ask myself the same question: "why though?". I think the writing was good but I also think the author was doing too much. She was throwing it all in there and because of that I think the overall plot just got kinda muddied. But there were aspects of it that I did enjoy. I liked the magic system. I thought the vampires had an interesting twist. But like I said, there was just too much of a lot of stuff for me.
January 1, 2025
Well, well, well!
This book actually turned out very well, I have no idea why it was in my TBR for so long. As I have read almost all books by Harlowe Frost.
Casey is a witch in hiding and kind o gets outed to vampires because of a job she got to be able to pay for college. Talk about college changing your life.
Wow. Can't wait to read the next book.
This book actually turned out very well, I have no idea why it was in my TBR for so long. As I have read almost all books by Harlowe Frost.
Casey is a witch in hiding and kind o gets outed to vampires because of a job she got to be able to pay for college. Talk about college changing your life.
Wow. Can't wait to read the next book.
August 8, 2023
This book gives everything you would want in a fantasy book. Witches, vampires, and spice with an intriguing storyline. When she walked through the magic door, I already knew that I needed to read the next book.
I was an ARC reader.
I was an ARC reader.
August 20, 2025
Glass Witchling
Story line develops well. The author has created a nice start for readers to get into the trilogy. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in order to see where the plot leads. Easy to read!
Story line develops well. The author has created a nice start for readers to get into the trilogy. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in order to see where the plot leads. Easy to read!
August 25, 2025
This book was awful. I wanted to DNF it but felt completed to finish as I had the book signed. Worst book I have ever read. The smut sucks, there’s no plot and overall the flow of the book doesn’t make any sense.
March 10, 2026
There were many elements I appreciated. However, I found the story was a bit slow paced and bounced around. This, in turn, resulted in me getting confused at times. I appreciated the lgbtq touch and the witches and vampires. Also liked seeing Casey come into her own self and accept things.
August 5, 2023
I read this as an ARC and I really enjoyed the whole dynamic and theming of this book! It was a different change to other books I’ve read, it’s a journey I enjoyed being on!
October 22, 2023
What can I say? 1980s witches and vampires! Yes please!
May 6, 2025
I hate books that use toxic tropes for shock value.
August 24, 2023
3.5⭐️ 3 🌶
I received this as an Arc in exchange for an honest review.
So this book was definitely interesting. The main character, Casey, is a witch who's turned vampire. Though she doesn't seem to be "dead" like most vampire stories in popular media so that was different for sure.
Add to that the gender swapping ( which I'll be honest, not entirely sure how I feel about that), manipulation, spicy scenes, and constant twists and turns as Casey navigates this new world she's been thrown into, and you have one hell of a book.
I just felt like some of the sex scenes were unnecessary to the overall plot of the book. Which is a large part of my dropping it to 3.5 instead of a solid 4.
I received this as an Arc in exchange for an honest review.
So this book was definitely interesting. The main character, Casey, is a witch who's turned vampire. Though she doesn't seem to be "dead" like most vampire stories in popular media so that was different for sure.
Add to that the gender swapping ( which I'll be honest, not entirely sure how I feel about that), manipulation, spicy scenes, and constant twists and turns as Casey navigates this new world she's been thrown into, and you have one hell of a book.
I just felt like some of the sex scenes were unnecessary to the overall plot of the book. Which is a large part of my dropping it to 3.5 instead of a solid 4.
May 28, 2026
Absolutely loved all of the queer representation! I also loved how ever turn amof a page brought a twist to the plot. Very very good book with a perfect end to lead to another book!
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