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A Modern Witch #1
Una bruja moderna
¿Puedes vivir 28 años sin saber que eres una bruja? Lauren es una joven agente inmobiliaria que trabaja en Chicago. También es bruja. Lo tiene que ser (se supone que el fascinante hechizo que la convirtió en bruja no comete errores). O al menos eso dice la mujer que realizó el hechizo. El joven alto, moreno y guapo que mandan para ayudarla también es un brujo (y no, la historia no acaba como creéis). Lo que encuentra en Lauren cambiará vidas, interferirá en sus carreras y requerirá muchos quilos de helado para hacer terapia. Una bruja moderna es una obra de fantasía contemporánea con una buena dosis de humor, un poco de romance y personajes que no te abandonarán.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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March 25, 2013
I enjoyed reading his book, but I gave it two stars. Why? Because it has no plot, no conflict, no resolution, no character development. A happy main character has a happy friend and they meet a happy family of witches and they live happily ever after. Which is great, if what you're looking for is pure fluff-- and sometimes that's just what the doctor ordered-- but not very fulfilling if you're looking to relate to the characters. Which leads to another issue: there is no voice; that is, every character has the exact same thought process and tone. There are chunks of the book that are written in an online chat room, and those parts make it painfully clear that all these people are the same person. The 80 yr old Irish grandma speaks the same as the 30-something Californian mother of umpteen kids, who speaks the same as the 20-something single career woman in Chicago, who barely differs from the 4 year old boy genius. And did I mention that all of these people seemingly have money to burn? Seriously, who buys a new business, house, or commercial building at the drop of a hat without consulting a banker just to make someone else happy?
At first I thought this book was merely a starter book, setting up for a more complex story in the other books. I began to read the second book and realized that this is a whole new set of characters. Ultimately reading the first book left me wanting more-- a type of more that will never be fulfilled by this series-- which is just a crying shame.
At first I thought this book was merely a starter book, setting up for a more complex story in the other books. I began to read the second book and realized that this is a whole new set of characters. Ultimately reading the first book left me wanting more-- a type of more that will never be fulfilled by this series-- which is just a crying shame.
February 10, 2012
Perhaps Debora Geary’s writing can be summarized by saying that she writes loving stories. To clarify, some people write love stories – but in Ms. Geary’s worlds love is a verb, not a noun. Like the magic many of her characters have, love is something that isn’t meant to have but is meant to be done. In an era that popularizes dark protagonists and anti-heroes it is wonderful to read stories where a character’s tears are likely derived from joy, and even tears of sadness are born of grief for another’s pain. While I am not prone to either romance or “touchy-feely” stories, I am very prone to positive, life-affirming messages and accessible, warm characters. Ms. Geary provides both in ample measure.
Her world is our world; people laugh, cry, play and work. She takes tendencies we would recognize in others – a friend who has a green thumb, or someone who can read other people well – and augments those capabilities into tangible powers with their own traditions, history, rules, and limits. From wise matriarchs and patriarchs to the recognizably high-energy toddlers, she forms a community that spans generations, from coast to coast and to the virtual world of the internet. The result is magic as a wonderful enabler for good tales of people and relationships, including human virtues and vices (such as the lengths the witching community will take to seamlessly incorporate non-witches - in a community defined by its magic). The conflicts tend to be internal struggles as we cheer for characters to overcome self-imposed limitations.
You have a couple of choices on where to begin – both good. Her Modern Witch series (3 published out of a planned 9) tends to focus on one witch in particular – but all are within the context of a richly interconnected community. The Witchlight Trilogy (2 published of a plan 3) deals with the journeys of two witches and their mentors – they are set within the same community and are a branch between books 2 and 3 of the Modern Witch series. Seriously, if any of this review resonates with you at all - you’re gonna read them all anyway, so just dive in.
At their heart, these aren’t stories about magic - these are stories about people (with magic) who have made love the foundation for their lives. The results are joyously positive, very readable and highly addictive.
Her world is our world; people laugh, cry, play and work. She takes tendencies we would recognize in others – a friend who has a green thumb, or someone who can read other people well – and augments those capabilities into tangible powers with their own traditions, history, rules, and limits. From wise matriarchs and patriarchs to the recognizably high-energy toddlers, she forms a community that spans generations, from coast to coast and to the virtual world of the internet. The result is magic as a wonderful enabler for good tales of people and relationships, including human virtues and vices (such as the lengths the witching community will take to seamlessly incorporate non-witches - in a community defined by its magic). The conflicts tend to be internal struggles as we cheer for characters to overcome self-imposed limitations.
You have a couple of choices on where to begin – both good. Her Modern Witch series (3 published out of a planned 9) tends to focus on one witch in particular – but all are within the context of a richly interconnected community. The Witchlight Trilogy (2 published of a plan 3) deals with the journeys of two witches and their mentors – they are set within the same community and are a branch between books 2 and 3 of the Modern Witch series. Seriously, if any of this review resonates with you at all - you’re gonna read them all anyway, so just dive in.
At their heart, these aren’t stories about magic - these are stories about people (with magic) who have made love the foundation for their lives. The results are joyously positive, very readable and highly addictive.
September 25, 2014
one of the worst books I've read in a long-time. No plot whatsoever, nothing! Full of stupid dialogues,(no, seriously,there were ONLY dialogues, no action at all!!) ice cream, hearts, flowers, butterflies, golden haired babies that could speak like grown ups, reindeers, whiskers on kittens etc. I 'm really astonished of how so many people gave this a good review, it just made me want to throw up with all this enforced "sweetness". And where exactly was the humor? If you like your books to have a plot besides blah blah blah you are a witch, blah blah blah meditation, blah blah blah crystals, blah blah blah I see rainbows etc - then avoid like the plague.
March 29, 2011
Refreshing. Does that seem like the right word to describe a book about witches in today's world? Well, whether you agree with me or not, I'm sticking with the word. REFRESHING! :-) I just went on an adventure with a troop full of witches - on of them not even able to tie his shoes yet. In the process, I met quite a few fun people, and wish that it didn't have to end.
Miss Lauren and her best friend, Nat, have quite the life built up in Chicago. It may be cold, but the windy city has been great to the two of them. Lauren is an untouchable real estate agent, and Nat is the yoga instructor everyone wants to see. They have been friends since high school and nothing is going to tear these two apart. Well, they thought nothing ever could, until one day Lauren was trying an online grocery shopping site when she was sucked in by Nell to an online witches website..
Nell is surprised, she and her brother Jamie had set this up in the hopes of bringing witches together from around the country to be able to chat with one another...So how did Lauren get here? Could she be an undiscovered witch? If so, she could be a danger to herself and to others. Jamie is now sent to the rescue! Turns out, the rescue routine isn't really needed, but a proper trainer is. Well, the next part gets a little complicated. Jamie is a great trainer and all, but once he figures out what he has on his hands, and at this point, it's more than just Lauren, Jamie calls in for some backup.
I am going to go back once again to the word "refreshing"....aaahhhh....it has been a long time since I read a book like this. It was a great story line, lots of fun, lots of learning and a lot of love. The characters in this book range from cute to lovable to charming to admirable. There is not an ugly, nasty witch in the bunch (unless you run into Lauren before her coffee) and there is no demons trying to steal anyone's souls.
You do get to see what a witch in today's world would be able to do with his or her talents, and learn what a family of witches may do for a living. Video games make a great occupation for the magically inclined it seems! So, if you are looking for soul sucking, vile monsters and the cauldrons bubbling with the blood of a virgin, do not pick up this book. It is not for you. If you are looking for a story about witches that you can read and your children can read, then this is definitely for you.
Pick up this book and you will find,
that not even a child will be left behind.
The story is grand,
and I give a great hand
As I will, so mote it be.
Miss Lauren and her best friend, Nat, have quite the life built up in Chicago. It may be cold, but the windy city has been great to the two of them. Lauren is an untouchable real estate agent, and Nat is the yoga instructor everyone wants to see. They have been friends since high school and nothing is going to tear these two apart. Well, they thought nothing ever could, until one day Lauren was trying an online grocery shopping site when she was sucked in by Nell to an online witches website..
Nell is surprised, she and her brother Jamie had set this up in the hopes of bringing witches together from around the country to be able to chat with one another...So how did Lauren get here? Could she be an undiscovered witch? If so, she could be a danger to herself and to others. Jamie is now sent to the rescue! Turns out, the rescue routine isn't really needed, but a proper trainer is. Well, the next part gets a little complicated. Jamie is a great trainer and all, but once he figures out what he has on his hands, and at this point, it's more than just Lauren, Jamie calls in for some backup.
I am going to go back once again to the word "refreshing"....aaahhhh....it has been a long time since I read a book like this. It was a great story line, lots of fun, lots of learning and a lot of love. The characters in this book range from cute to lovable to charming to admirable. There is not an ugly, nasty witch in the bunch (unless you run into Lauren before her coffee) and there is no demons trying to steal anyone's souls.
You do get to see what a witch in today's world would be able to do with his or her talents, and learn what a family of witches may do for a living. Video games make a great occupation for the magically inclined it seems! So, if you are looking for soul sucking, vile monsters and the cauldrons bubbling with the blood of a virgin, do not pick up this book. It is not for you. If you are looking for a story about witches that you can read and your children can read, then this is definitely for you.
Pick up this book and you will find,
that not even a child will be left behind.
The story is grand,
and I give a great hand
As I will, so mote it be.
October 8, 2012
Quick & Dirty:
-Non-Kindle users - DRM FREE! Can easily be converted!
-Very enjoyable book, not an "edge of your seat" thriller but still wonderful.
-I was fully entranced by this story, it will be difficult to find people who don't like it...I've provided a list below of who I think should stay away...it's pretty short.
This book won't be for everyone though, I suggest you DON'T READ IT IF:
1. You need a story where the plot revolves around good vs evil and the apocalypse just around the corner.
2. You're from a town that still holds regular witch hunts and you approve.
3. You're fighting an addiction to Ben & Jerry's.
Long & Wordy:
This book won't have you on the edge of your seat, but laying back and enjoying yourself. And probably wanting to catch up with your family. Really, I just want my family to be that close...then again...
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-Non-Kindle users - DRM FREE! Can easily be converted!
-Very enjoyable book, not an "edge of your seat" thriller but still wonderful.
-I was fully entranced by this story, it will be difficult to find people who don't like it...I've provided a list below of who I think should stay away...it's pretty short.
This book won't be for everyone though, I suggest you DON'T READ IT IF:
1. You need a story where the plot revolves around good vs evil and the apocalypse just around the corner.
2. You're from a town that still holds regular witch hunts and you approve.
3. You're fighting an addiction to Ben & Jerry's.
Long & Wordy:
This book won't have you on the edge of your seat, but laying back and enjoying yourself. And probably wanting to catch up with your family. Really, I just want my family to be that close...then again...
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April 8, 2024
This book had me hooked already on page two, when I discovered that at least some witches in this universe wrote witching spells using computer code! As an IT consultant myself, this was something that immediately appealed to me and I fell instantly in love.
Fortunately the rest of the book more than lived up to my expectations. Granted, it doesn't have the most complex or innovative plot, but it's just a genuinely pleasant book. I loved the characters, and their antics had me laughing out loud so often that my husband started wondering what was up. I fell in love over and over with each new situation, and found myself tearing up from their happiness more than once.
This is a true comfort book, and I have a hard time remembering when I've last fallen THIS hard for a new book. It's an instant favourite.
Edited in September: I don't often reread books the soon after my first read, but it is that good. Besides, I found it as an audiobook, and figured, why not ;)
Edit July 2014: Yes, I've just read this for the 4th time in 15 months. Can't help it! Still every bit as good as the first time I read it. Best comfort book EVER!
Edit Feb 2015: 5 reads in 3 years - I'm not even embarrassed about it.
Fortunately the rest of the book more than lived up to my expectations. Granted, it doesn't have the most complex or innovative plot, but it's just a genuinely pleasant book. I loved the characters, and their antics had me laughing out loud so often that my husband started wondering what was up. I fell in love over and over with each new situation, and found myself tearing up from their happiness more than once.
This is a true comfort book, and I have a hard time remembering when I've last fallen THIS hard for a new book. It's an instant favourite.
Edited in September: I don't often reread books the soon after my first read, but it is that good. Besides, I found it as an audiobook, and figured, why not ;)
Edit July 2014: Yes, I've just read this for the 4th time in 15 months. Can't help it! Still every bit as good as the first time I read it. Best comfort book EVER!
Edit Feb 2015: 5 reads in 3 years - I'm not even embarrassed about it.
May 30, 2020
Selena’da bile daha çok entrika vardı. Benim oğlanın (2,5) kitapları kadar pozitif bir kitaptı sanırım. 😬Neyse mafya kitabı okuyup da RS giren bir insan olarak bana iyi geldi 😅
November 23, 2013
I found "A Modern Witch" to be a tad too cloying and precious for my taste. It wasn't a badly realised world for the most part but a couple of issues bothered me with character development.
The new witch Lauren discovers she is an extremely powerful mind witch after being thrown into a witch chat room while shopping for ice cream online.
Lauren and the four year old child Averyn are too gifted. The book focuses a lot on their training but it's stated from the beginning they are more powerful than their trainers.
The most unrealistic aspect of the book was the lack of jealousy on the part of the kids not magical. Lauren was the only character in the entire book who was ever in a bad mood. This turned out to be so because she needed protein.
I enjoyed the books Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough for the more entertaining and complicated family dynamics.
The magical world building was similar in many ways but no one was this sugar coated and sweet. Everyone's role was to make babies. I'm not sentimental enough. I'll admit freely to crying when Neville won the house cup in Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone but he earned it. My cold heart was moved by his struggle throughout the entire series among the other characters.
I liked the brief story line of the coven Lauren met in Chicago. I've read one of the other novels delve into their stories. How did they react to being outed as non-magical or ridiculed like they were.
How on earth this cast of characters sustained seven books plus a spin-off without any conflict is hard to believe.
The book wasn't awful but I need a little more edge or mystery to get me involved in a seven book series. I'm not a fan of "look at the babies!" and everyone coupling up.
The new witch Lauren discovers she is an extremely powerful mind witch after being thrown into a witch chat room while shopping for ice cream online.
Lauren and the four year old child Averyn are too gifted. The book focuses a lot on their training but it's stated from the beginning they are more powerful than their trainers.
The most unrealistic aspect of the book was the lack of jealousy on the part of the kids not magical. Lauren was the only character in the entire book who was ever in a bad mood. This turned out to be so because she needed protein.
I enjoyed the books Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough for the more entertaining and complicated family dynamics.
The magical world building was similar in many ways but no one was this sugar coated and sweet. Everyone's role was to make babies. I'm not sentimental enough. I'll admit freely to crying when Neville won the house cup in Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone but he earned it. My cold heart was moved by his struggle throughout the entire series among the other characters.
I liked the brief story line of the coven Lauren met in Chicago. I've read one of the other novels delve into their stories. How did they react to being outed as non-magical or ridiculed like they were.
How on earth this cast of characters sustained seven books plus a spin-off without any conflict is hard to believe.
The book wasn't awful but I need a little more edge or mystery to get me involved in a seven book series. I'm not a fan of "look at the babies!" and everyone coupling up.
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August 14, 2012
This book lacks any recognizable elements of story starting with any concept of actual conflict. There's not only no bad guy/girl, there's no bad people. As such, it's a highly idealized community building novel about a woman who comes into her power as a witch, meets the witch community, and finds her place within it. There are no real obstacles in her way, other than her own reluctance to change (and even that's mostly simple inertia). All the surrounding characters are kind and generous and welcoming, so there's really nothing in her way through the whole book.
Surprisingly, I wasn't aggravated or bored and ended up reading the whole thing. I'm still a little shocked about that, actually. Geary is a reasonably competent author when it comes to stringing the words together and she populates her world with attractive people who are kind. The characters are genuinely people you wish you knew, even as you suspect they couldn't exist in the real world. And the witch world depicted is a wholesome, family-like place where all sorts are welcome and work together to... uh... do witchy stuff, I suppose. Again, no conflict, so there's nothing really holding that community together besides their mutual affection.
So the book is a true fantasy—a community that is open, honest, loving, and caring and one that welcomes the strangers the story introduces with warm hearts and open arms. That's an appealing fantasy and I can see why so many might like it for the hope that such communities could exist. Escapism has its place in entertainment and this book has that in spades. I'm still not sure what appealed to me, as I generally find such characters as cloying as they are one-dimensional.
Surprisingly, I wasn't aggravated or bored and ended up reading the whole thing. I'm still a little shocked about that, actually. Geary is a reasonably competent author when it comes to stringing the words together and she populates her world with attractive people who are kind. The characters are genuinely people you wish you knew, even as you suspect they couldn't exist in the real world. And the witch world depicted is a wholesome, family-like place where all sorts are welcome and work together to... uh... do witchy stuff, I suppose. Again, no conflict, so there's nothing really holding that community together besides their mutual affection.
So the book is a true fantasy—a community that is open, honest, loving, and caring and one that welcomes the strangers the story introduces with warm hearts and open arms. That's an appealing fantasy and I can see why so many might like it for the hope that such communities could exist. Escapism has its place in entertainment and this book has that in spades. I'm still not sure what appealed to me, as I generally find such characters as cloying as they are one-dimensional.
December 29, 2012
I did not end up liking this one. The plot wasn't very compelling for me. I couldn't figure out what goal I was supposed to be rooting for which made it hard to relate to the main character. And a surprising amount of attention was paid to the main character's best friend and love interest when, honestly, I couldn't have cared less about them. I realize Geary wanted to be different and having the protagonist end up with her tall, dark and handsome witch mentor would have been cliche, but what was the point again? Not really sure the quirky characters and unique concept was enough to hold the weak plot together. It didn't help that the main character ended up being the least interesting and had a seriously annoying habit of asking "what?". I get it, she's new to the whole witch thing, but she just ended up sounding very slow on the uptake (if not completely dumb). Even after all her training she still asks herself "what can I do to help find a lost deaf child" and has to have someone else remind her of these awesome abilities she has (the ones that are so unique and powerful; we know because every other witch that meets her says so). I really wanted to like the book, and I did enjoy the first quarter or so, but I guess I got tired of knowing the answers way before the protagonist and watching how Nat and Jamie were getting together after we were already told when they first met that they were going to get together. Because, you know...they might not.
September 3, 2011
This book did not have a plot. A good thing happened, and everyone was happy about it; and then another good thing happened, and everyone was happy about that; and then yet another good thing happened. Repeat for 25 chapters.
I think this book is best understood as being similar to a romance novel, except the wish-fulfillment theme is not sex but family. The grandmother watches as her family gets married, and has children, and everybody turns out to be extremely precocious...
I think this book is best understood as being similar to a romance novel, except the wish-fulfillment theme is not sex but family. The grandmother watches as her family gets married, and has children, and everybody turns out to be extremely precocious...
May 31, 2017
One my English teachers recommended me this book because she thought I was ready for something like this, also because by that time I was obsessed with witches and covens. I am so grateful she recommended me this book.
This book was good, I really enjoyed it. The writing, the characters and how everything works out well, how everything connects. I am obsessed with Nora and Lauren, I love them as characters and their Powers.
They story works out just fine even tho I thought that computers and magic couldn't work together but the author makes us really believe something like this is possible.
This is a book series, but unfortunately I have not been able to continue reading these books, but it is not because I don't wanna to, you can be sure of that. Seriously recommend this
This book was good, I really enjoyed it. The writing, the characters and how everything works out well, how everything connects. I am obsessed with Nora and Lauren, I love them as characters and their Powers.
They story works out just fine even tho I thought that computers and magic couldn't work together but the author makes us really believe something like this is possible.
This is a book series, but unfortunately I have not been able to continue reading these books, but it is not because I don't wanna to, you can be sure of that. Seriously recommend this
February 13, 2013
I'm with both Anna and Jacob for the most part on this one - it's one of the sweetest, least cynical and devoid of conflict books I've read, and it surprises me that I enjoyed it quite so much. It's especially surprising as even while enjoying it, I was registering excessive use of a story element that normally makes me very cranky: the protag's being the BEST. EVER. [whatever]. I did think that it would have helped tighten things up if we hadn't had quite such a succession of: Lauren's a witch. Lauren's witch powers are stronger than we thought. Wow, Lauren's powers are even stronger than we thought when we realised they were stronger than we thought. And repeat.
That said, most of the time I was just happily reading along, and enjoying being in such a nice world, with thoroughly nice, if not perfect, people. (Okay, Nat might be perfect, but hey, no absence of perfect characters is perfect, right?) I don't believe that none of these people would really exist in the real world, but they sure all found each other easily. And I was just happy for them that they did.
Two of the things I particularly liked about this book highlighted little niggles I had with another recently read UF about witches - that one is Secondhand Spirits, and I'll get to writing about the niggles soon. For now, I was made very happy by the thorough investigation of the ethics of using your powers in your 'normal' life. Lauren's reaction on discovering that she wasn't actually a realtor with very good instincts made me like her even more, and the answer she got from her trainers about the need to figure out her own line in the grey areas was just what I like best too. The second thing that made me happy really only makes sense in the context of what didn't work for me in Secondhand Spirits, but I'll say it anyway: this read as a fantasy. There were plenty of small touches on the side of real life things that were blended with the witchcraft here (the working with special needs kids, the aromatherapy, the yoga & meditations), but aside from that, it was pure fantasy, and that was just what I wanted.
That said, most of the time I was just happily reading along, and enjoying being in such a nice world, with thoroughly nice, if not perfect, people. (Okay, Nat might be perfect, but hey, no absence of perfect characters is perfect, right?) I don't believe that none of these people would really exist in the real world, but they sure all found each other easily. And I was just happy for them that they did.
Two of the things I particularly liked about this book highlighted little niggles I had with another recently read UF about witches - that one is Secondhand Spirits, and I'll get to writing about the niggles soon. For now, I was made very happy by the thorough investigation of the ethics of using your powers in your 'normal' life. Lauren's reaction on discovering that she wasn't actually a realtor with very good instincts made me like her even more, and the answer she got from her trainers about the need to figure out her own line in the grey areas was just what I like best too. The second thing that made me happy really only makes sense in the context of what didn't work for me in Secondhand Spirits, but I'll say it anyway: this read as a fantasy. There were plenty of small touches on the side of real life things that were blended with the witchcraft here (the working with special needs kids, the aromatherapy, the yoga & meditations), but aside from that, it was pure fantasy, and that was just what I wanted.
October 30, 2013
You know, there are all these people who just want to be included as part of a family, be close and have relationships ... yeah. And the only way to do it, really, if you think about it, is to well ... to be a coven of modern witches who sit around and chat on their computers all day (wow, those parts were boring). And you loop people into your coven by manipulative means and force them to take on more than they want to because ... well, because they care about you and your kid, so, that's all right, then. It's okay to manipulate them, you know, for their own good. As long as you always give them ice cream. And then more ice cream. And if you don't have enough ice cream, how about some chocolate?
But here's the thing, besides all the characters sounding the same and there being way too many of them ... they all live in such a nicey-nice world that THERE IS NO PLOT. As in "none." And they all sure have a lot of money. And that makes things easier, too. Oh, and just in case there might have been anything left to wonder about, don't worry, because one of the characters will have a vision of the future near the beginning of the book so the reader doesn't have to worry about what might happen.
As you might guess, I gave up on this one.
But here's the thing, besides all the characters sounding the same and there being way too many of them ... they all live in such a nicey-nice world that THERE IS NO PLOT. As in "none." And they all sure have a lot of money. And that makes things easier, too. Oh, and just in case there might have been anything left to wonder about, don't worry, because one of the characters will have a vision of the future near the beginning of the book so the reader doesn't have to worry about what might happen.
As you might guess, I gave up on this one.
January 19, 2012
I absolutely loved this book. Funny, sweet, entertaining. I want to become part of this world and be adopted into the Walker clan. I have been snowed in for the last few days and I have done very little besides read this series. It is rare for me to fall in love with an ensemble cast book. Usually too many characters and POVs get confusing and frustrating, but I loved all the characters.
Yes, the chat logs might put some people off, but they gave such an understanding to the characters that were not in the same geographical location. Maybe adding the video chat function will help people in future books. It seems like a silly thing to let anyone overlook all the magic, and my favorite, all the training and understanding of the gifts. Right before this I was reading a novel about a witch that had very little to do with magic and it frustrated me. Who wouldn't want to explore all realms of what was possible if they found the gift and opportunity? I was glad to switch to this series instead.
Yes, the chat logs might put some people off, but they gave such an understanding to the characters that were not in the same geographical location. Maybe adding the video chat function will help people in future books. It seems like a silly thing to let anyone overlook all the magic, and my favorite, all the training and understanding of the gifts. Right before this I was reading a novel about a witch that had very little to do with magic and it frustrated me. Who wouldn't want to explore all realms of what was possible if they found the gift and opportunity? I was glad to switch to this series instead.
May 26, 2020
Size cok tatli bir kitap anlatmaya geldim. Birkac hafta once @arionkitap hesabinda satista gorup, "Eglenceli bir seye benziyor, neymis ki bu?" diye haybeye satin aldigim #UcanSupurgeSerisi meger tam aradigim seymis. Son zamanlarda biraz gerginim; oyle ki elime kitap bile alamiyor, yalnizca dizi izliyordum bir suredir. Haliyle okuyamamanin verdigi vicdan azabi da cektigim eklem agrisina eklenince iyice cekilmez bir insana donustum. Derken onceki gece prangalarimdan kurtulmayi kafama koymus olsam gerek ki elimi serinin ilk kitabi #ModernCadi'ya attim. Iyi ki de oyle yapmisim.
Butun kitap Lauren isimli emlakci karakterimizin cadi oldugunu kesfedip kalabalik mi kalabalik bir cadi ailesinin icinde cadi olmayi, sihir yapmayi ogrenmesi uzerine kurulu. Bunu aklimizda tutalim. Simdi tezatliklara geciyoruz: kitapta tonlarca karakter var ve karakter gelisimi ya da karakter derinligi namina hicbir sey YOK ama karakterlerin hepsini ailemin bir parcasiymis gibi SEVDIM. Kitapta aksiyonun a'si YOK ama 350 sayfayi ALTI SAATTE filan okudum. Peki ya KURGU? Elbette o da YOK! Ama kitabi elimden BIRAKAMADIM. Neredeyse yalnizca dialoglar uzerine kurulmus olan kitapta betimlemeden ESER YOK ama gittikleri her yer sanki oradaymisim gibi gozumde CANLANDI. Ceviride haddinden fazla yerellestirme var ama HARIKA olmus. Kitabin ilk sayfasindan son sayfasina kadar KIKIRDADIM; o derece komik.
Okurken Sandra Bullock'un oynadigi #PracticalMagic'ten sahneler gozumun onune gelip durdu. Ama Practical Magic bile Modern Cadi'nin yaninda gerilim filmi gibi kalir. Kitapta en ufak bir gerilimden, huzunden, dramdan eser yok. Karakterlerin basindan sonuna kadar yarim kiloluk dondurmalari mideye indirdigi, insani siskolastirma hedefi gutmuse benzeyen, dondurma tadinda bir kitap.
Bakin, cok acik konusacagim. Bir romani roman yapan her tur teknik gereksinimden ve detaydan yoksun bu kitaba (bu BOMBOS kitaba) asla aklimin ermedigi bir seviyede bayildim.
Kitap resmen dondurma kivaminda hakikaten. Gram bana bir sey kattigi yok, saglikli degil, hop diye bitiyor ama cok tatli. Tam yazlik kitap. Tam.
5 uzerinden 3 degil, 3 uzerinden 5.
Butun kitap Lauren isimli emlakci karakterimizin cadi oldugunu kesfedip kalabalik mi kalabalik bir cadi ailesinin icinde cadi olmayi, sihir yapmayi ogrenmesi uzerine kurulu. Bunu aklimizda tutalim. Simdi tezatliklara geciyoruz: kitapta tonlarca karakter var ve karakter gelisimi ya da karakter derinligi namina hicbir sey YOK ama karakterlerin hepsini ailemin bir parcasiymis gibi SEVDIM. Kitapta aksiyonun a'si YOK ama 350 sayfayi ALTI SAATTE filan okudum. Peki ya KURGU? Elbette o da YOK! Ama kitabi elimden BIRAKAMADIM. Neredeyse yalnizca dialoglar uzerine kurulmus olan kitapta betimlemeden ESER YOK ama gittikleri her yer sanki oradaymisim gibi gozumde CANLANDI. Ceviride haddinden fazla yerellestirme var ama HARIKA olmus. Kitabin ilk sayfasindan son sayfasina kadar KIKIRDADIM; o derece komik.
Okurken Sandra Bullock'un oynadigi #PracticalMagic'ten sahneler gozumun onune gelip durdu. Ama Practical Magic bile Modern Cadi'nin yaninda gerilim filmi gibi kalir. Kitapta en ufak bir gerilimden, huzunden, dramdan eser yok. Karakterlerin basindan sonuna kadar yarim kiloluk dondurmalari mideye indirdigi, insani siskolastirma hedefi gutmuse benzeyen, dondurma tadinda bir kitap.
Bakin, cok acik konusacagim. Bir romani roman yapan her tur teknik gereksinimden ve detaydan yoksun bu kitaba (bu BOMBOS kitaba) asla aklimin ermedigi bir seviyede bayildim.
Kitap resmen dondurma kivaminda hakikaten. Gram bana bir sey kattigi yok, saglikli degil, hop diye bitiyor ama cok tatli. Tam yazlik kitap. Tam.
5 uzerinden 3 degil, 3 uzerinden 5.
August 22, 2020
What an unexpected delight this book turned out to be!
Lauren is one of Chicago's youngest top realtors who one day finds herself fetched into a witch chat room on the internet when she was innocently shopping for groceries at an online website. There she meets 3 witches who tell her they believe she is a witch and send a male witch, Jamie, to Chicago to assess her power. Lauren agrees to be tested, sort of.
Now you are all assuming that love sparks....well you aren't wrong but this book does not wander down any expected path. The love story is secondary to Lauren's journey claiming her power and introducing the extended family of witches and adorable witchlings that embrace her. There is a lot of wit, humor and charm, plus a gigantic dollop of witchyness.
Can't wait to read next in series. ETA: turns out they are no longer in print. The series was self-published by the author through Amazon. She stopped writing and publishing the series in 2013 due to divorce leading to her losing interest and heart to continue it. There are 12 altogether. A real shame as these are delightful.
Lauren is one of Chicago's youngest top realtors who one day finds herself fetched into a witch chat room on the internet when she was innocently shopping for groceries at an online website. There she meets 3 witches who tell her they believe she is a witch and send a male witch, Jamie, to Chicago to assess her power. Lauren agrees to be tested, sort of.
Now you are all assuming that love sparks....well you aren't wrong but this book does not wander down any expected path. The love story is secondary to Lauren's journey claiming her power and introducing the extended family of witches and adorable witchlings that embrace her. There is a lot of wit, humor and charm, plus a gigantic dollop of witchyness.
Can't wait to read next in series. ETA: turns out they are no longer in print. The series was self-published by the author through Amazon. She stopped writing and publishing the series in 2013 due to divorce leading to her losing interest and heart to continue it. There are 12 altogether. A real shame as these are delightful.
April 20, 2011
There’s no other way to say it, I loved Debora Geary’s A Modern Witch.
I picked it up because one snippet I saw about it compared it to Harry Potter for adults. That’s true in the fact that our heroine, Lauren, doesn’t know she’s a witch. To me, that’s really where the similarity ends. If you’re truly looking a Harry Potter for adults, with an epic battle between good and evil, then this probably isn’t the read for you. But if you’re open to something that embraces the softer, more nuanced side of magic, with an emphasis on relationships, then keep reading.
Now, fair warning. I’m going to get a little sentimental in this review. Some might even say “gushy”. Apologies in advance, this just resonated with me, and I have to talk about it.
Lauren, a Chicago realtor, is great at her job because of the uncanny ability she has to match her clients with their perfect home. Ordering her groceries online one evening, Lauren is summoned to a witch’s chat by a fetching spell. Lauren denies she’s a witch, but the fetching spell can’t be wrong, and so begins our story.
Geary unravels the tale at just the right pace, bringing in a great cast of characters. There are the witches who train Lauren how to harness her newfound powers; The Irish Matriarch of the witches; Lauren’s best friend; and a four year old boy who just happens to be the most powerful witch born in generations. Each has his or her strength, and each contributes uniquely to the story.
I said I loved this book. And I did. I loved it because there was just enough magic to the tale. If you have any appreciation for the elements, for crystals and herbs, for the power of intuition, then I think you’ll understand the appeal of the magic Geary uses. I liked the way Geary has Lauren begin to understand and (minor spoiler) eventually embrace her powers. But what sealed the deal for me? I loved how much love there was in this book. Yes, some romantic love. But really, it’s the love of a community. How supportive the witches are of each other; the deep bond that exists between Lauren and her best friend Nat. It’s ultimately a very happy story.
I’ll admit it, I teared up a bit at the end. Sappy, yes. But there was just so much love within the story that it made me feel hopeful. Maybe, also, a bit wistful. Because who wouldn’t embrace a little bit more love, a little bit more magic, coming into their lives?
It looks like A Modern Witch is just the first in a series, and I cannot wait to read more.
I picked it up because one snippet I saw about it compared it to Harry Potter for adults. That’s true in the fact that our heroine, Lauren, doesn’t know she’s a witch. To me, that’s really where the similarity ends. If you’re truly looking a Harry Potter for adults, with an epic battle between good and evil, then this probably isn’t the read for you. But if you’re open to something that embraces the softer, more nuanced side of magic, with an emphasis on relationships, then keep reading.
Now, fair warning. I’m going to get a little sentimental in this review. Some might even say “gushy”. Apologies in advance, this just resonated with me, and I have to talk about it.
Lauren, a Chicago realtor, is great at her job because of the uncanny ability she has to match her clients with their perfect home. Ordering her groceries online one evening, Lauren is summoned to a witch’s chat by a fetching spell. Lauren denies she’s a witch, but the fetching spell can’t be wrong, and so begins our story.
Geary unravels the tale at just the right pace, bringing in a great cast of characters. There are the witches who train Lauren how to harness her newfound powers; The Irish Matriarch of the witches; Lauren’s best friend; and a four year old boy who just happens to be the most powerful witch born in generations. Each has his or her strength, and each contributes uniquely to the story.
I said I loved this book. And I did. I loved it because there was just enough magic to the tale. If you have any appreciation for the elements, for crystals and herbs, for the power of intuition, then I think you’ll understand the appeal of the magic Geary uses. I liked the way Geary has Lauren begin to understand and (minor spoiler) eventually embrace her powers. But what sealed the deal for me? I loved how much love there was in this book. Yes, some romantic love. But really, it’s the love of a community. How supportive the witches are of each other; the deep bond that exists between Lauren and her best friend Nat. It’s ultimately a very happy story.
I’ll admit it, I teared up a bit at the end. Sappy, yes. But there was just so much love within the story that it made me feel hopeful. Maybe, also, a bit wistful. Because who wouldn’t embrace a little bit more love, a little bit more magic, coming into their lives?
It looks like A Modern Witch is just the first in a series, and I cannot wait to read more.
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December 11, 2015It's quite rare to find a story as slice-of-lifey as this outside of comics/manga. There is very little in the way of drama in this story, just some learning about witchcraft and some slight tension about which city to live in. There's nothing at all resembling the usual plotline you find in stories about witches - there's no Big Bad trying to EvilEvil, no suggestion of Dark Organisations, or Corruption Behind a Whited Sepulchre. There is a lot of heartwarming moments, and family affirmation, and adorable children.
It's a cute change of pace, and I'd recommend it for anyone who wants a feel-good pickup, though I'm 50/50 on continuing with the series, since there's very little in the way of excitement - even with an ultra-precocious future major witch doing amazing things and some time spent on my favourite "morality of mages" subject. [In my opinion, these witches have quite loose ethics about their mind magic, since it appears "good motives" excuse quite a bit.]
If you're in the mood for a gentle and very happy story, I only have some slight negatives.
I may pick up the next in the series some time - I'll have to be in the right mood for it since it hovers on the cusp between feel-good and syrup for me.
It's a cute change of pace, and I'd recommend it for anyone who wants a feel-good pickup, though I'm 50/50 on continuing with the series, since there's very little in the way of excitement - even with an ultra-precocious future major witch doing amazing things and some time spent on my favourite "morality of mages" subject. [In my opinion, these witches have quite loose ethics about their mind magic, since it appears "good motives" excuse quite a bit.]
If you're in the mood for a gentle and very happy story, I only have some slight negatives.
I may pick up the next in the series some time - I'll have to be in the right mood for it since it hovers on the cusp between feel-good and syrup for me.
January 7, 2013
I am really not sure why these were in my library. Must have been a sale or something. But I am so glad I bought them and then listened to them.
Reality? Umm, no. It is about a modern witch. Our girl Lauren has no idea she is a witch until she is "found" by other witches one day while doing 'net grocery shopping.
Lucky for Lauren she is "found" by delightful, ethical witches who want nothing but the best for her.
A Modern Witch takes you through, in a mostly PG-13 way, the way this young woman (and her BFF) deal with her being a witch and all the changes that brings to both their lives.
Sweet book, well performed by Ms. Pardee. I was not familiar with Ms. Pardee but after hearing the first two books in this series, I will be on the lookout for her. She played many roles well. She was able to convey a sense of excitement and wonder many times, making each time special.
If you don't like kids/toddlers in your books, this is not the series for you. Kids are front and center and seemingly omnipresent.
But I loved it. Sometimes the story was just a bit too perfect, or too perfect for the people in it. People went with the flow just a bit much. I would have enjoyed a conflict at some point. No conflict here at all. Just a telling of nice people with nice lives and a bit of magic.
Reality? Umm, no. It is about a modern witch. Our girl Lauren has no idea she is a witch until she is "found" by other witches one day while doing 'net grocery shopping.
Lucky for Lauren she is "found" by delightful, ethical witches who want nothing but the best for her.
A Modern Witch takes you through, in a mostly PG-13 way, the way this young woman (and her BFF) deal with her being a witch and all the changes that brings to both their lives.
Sweet book, well performed by Ms. Pardee. I was not familiar with Ms. Pardee but after hearing the first two books in this series, I will be on the lookout for her. She played many roles well. She was able to convey a sense of excitement and wonder many times, making each time special.
If you don't like kids/toddlers in your books, this is not the series for you. Kids are front and center and seemingly omnipresent.
But I loved it. Sometimes the story was just a bit too perfect, or too perfect for the people in it. People went with the flow just a bit much. I would have enjoyed a conflict at some point. No conflict here at all. Just a telling of nice people with nice lives and a bit of magic.
March 6, 2012
I really liked this book, which surprised me, considering it's basically a chick flick about witches in book form. I won't go into the plot, which you can pick up from other reviews. I will instead point out the main thing that made this book refreshing and enjoyable, namely, that all the characters in this book are nice people. There isn't one asshole character in the book. It's not that I mind asshole characters, or a snarky, cynical protagonist, but it's really nice to read a book where the characters are kind to each other.
Also, the book isn't about saving the world (again, *yawn*) or the desperate rush to vanquish the forces of evil in a final bloody battle. It's a great change of pace to have the conflict driven by something other than a life and death struggle dripping with blood and laced with F bombs (although I like those too).
One small quibble: what is the deal with all the ice cream eating? Every 3 or 4 pages a character is pulling out yet another pint of ice cream and a handful of spoons. The entire book floats along on a river of ice cream and pad thai. Yeesh. Do *not* use this book as a nutritional guide.
It is a perfectly fun read, though. Recommended if you're weary of car chases and explosions.
Also, the book isn't about saving the world (again, *yawn*) or the desperate rush to vanquish the forces of evil in a final bloody battle. It's a great change of pace to have the conflict driven by something other than a life and death struggle dripping with blood and laced with F bombs (although I like those too).
One small quibble: what is the deal with all the ice cream eating? Every 3 or 4 pages a character is pulling out yet another pint of ice cream and a handful of spoons. The entire book floats along on a river of ice cream and pad thai. Yeesh. Do *not* use this book as a nutritional guide.
It is a perfectly fun read, though. Recommended if you're weary of car chases and explosions.
November 5, 2012
I have never read a more adorable family friendly book. And definitely not one so urban fantasy based. The characters are a little too much at times, like...The book was perfect, but I do have to admit it would have been even better if things slowed down a bit. And the author focused more on the characters. It was like she made this amazing family and community and tossed you into the story of six different people. While it wasn't confusing at all, it was a little overwhelming in some moments. But I can say it was definitely worth reading and I think I have found one of my newest authors to keep an eye on. Debora, you are amazing. And I love this family and community you created, Kudos.
Read it people, seriously...It's worth it.
Also, I thought it might at some points dip into a romance at a few points. But I was happy it didn't. It's hard to find a good series that doesn't bring sex scenes into the story. None were needed to make this book better, and I can't wait to break into the next book. ((Which I'm going to go do now. XD ))
Read it people, seriously...It's worth it.
Also, I thought it might at some points dip into a romance at a few points. But I was happy it didn't. It's hard to find a good series that doesn't bring sex scenes into the story. None were needed to make this book better, and I can't wait to break into the next book. ((Which I'm going to go do now. XD ))
July 23, 2017
A nice story about a young woman learning that she is a witch and coming to terms with it. The characters are full of friends and loving family members, and the book is supportive of healthy relationships. Also, it is interesting to read a book these days in which the romance is not with the main character, but between two supporting characters. I gave it three stars instead of four because there are some scenes that don't quite make sense and some of the conclusions happen without enough build up. However, there is a positive energy about the book and its characters that I enjoyed. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
January 1, 2014
this book has absolutely zero plot, no conflict or point to this other than a witch discovering her witchness and being trained. i kept waiting for spice but all it has is a ton of sugar. everyone is lovey dovey perfect and life is perfect and it is flat out annoying. the super details of how why and what powers are is just too much. i have no clue why this book is so highly rated. i am hardly a book snob. i enjoy my cheesy romances and my crazy thrillers but there has to be a point to a book. i will not be reading anymore of these.
October 30, 2025
Still loving this book every time I read it. Especially given everything that has come into my life since reading it, because for me, the two are connected. I do Yoga now because of this book. And that's only one of the changes in my life. If you've not read it yet, let the wonderful folks at Witch Central open your heart, mind, and hips to make a bit more room in there. You'll be glad you did!!! Read it again... Needed some time at Witch Central, so I read it again of course!
February 12, 2012
characters were poorly developed, slow moving plot, boring " chat room" story recaps throughout, lack of depth. would NOT recommend.
April 17, 2022
Kiedyś pochłaniałam wszystko, co miało w sobie słowo "Fantastyka". Tak było również w tym przypadku. Książkę "Nowoczesna czarodziejka", którą napisała Debora Geary, znalazłam w jednej z miejskich księgarni. Przeczytałam opis tej pozycji, który mnie zainteresował i tak oto ją kupiłam.
Historię przedstawioną w tej pozycji przeczytaliście kilka linijek wyżej, więc nie będę się powtarzać. Skupię się zatem stricte na tym, jakie wrażenie wywarła na mnie ta pozycja.
Na początku miałam pewien problem by wejść w świat przedstawiony przez autorkę. Kilka pierwszych stron męczyłam na prawdę dosyć długo, jednak kiedy fabuła zaczęła się rozkręcać, ja również stałam się bardziej zainteresowana tą historią.
Obawiałam się, że w książce "Nowoczesna czarodziejka", którą napisała Debora Geary, autorka przedstawi nam świat w którym żyje Lauren, a później totalnie o nim zapomni, kiedy główna bohaterka zacznie zadawać się z czarodziejami. Jakie było moje pozytywne zaskoczenie, gdy tak na prawdę pisarka połączyła oba te światy na tyle mocno, że wręcz oba wgryzły się w siebie!
"Była bardzo ciekawa, kim jest ten czarodziej, którego poznała jej przyjaciółka. Magia umysłu i latające talerze. I czytanie myśli. Obiad zapowiadał się fascynująco."
Nie tylko Lauren odkryła w sobie moce, o których nie wiedziała, ale także jej przyjaciółka znalazła coś (a raczej kogoś) kogo się nie spodziewała. Podobało mi się, że autorka nie tylko skupiła się na życiu głównej bohaterki, lecz przedstawiła nam także życie osób pobocznych, które otaczają Lauren, budując w ten sposób bardziej realistyczny świat.
Możemy dowiedzieć się na prawdę sporo o przyjaciółce kobiety - Natalii, o jej relacjach z rodzicami, jej marzeniach i pasjach, a także jej charakterze. Poznajemy także rodzinę mężczyzny - Jamie'go, który odwiedził Lauren,. by sprawdzić czy jest czarodziejką. Autorka pokazuje nam jak wygląda prawdziwa, czarodziejska rodzina, jak więzy rodzinne potrafią być silne, a dzieciaki od małego są uczone akceptacji i okazywania wsparcia drugiej osobie.
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Historię przedstawioną w tej pozycji przeczytaliście kilka linijek wyżej, więc nie będę się powtarzać. Skupię się zatem stricte na tym, jakie wrażenie wywarła na mnie ta pozycja.
Na początku miałam pewien problem by wejść w świat przedstawiony przez autorkę. Kilka pierwszych stron męczyłam na prawdę dosyć długo, jednak kiedy fabuła zaczęła się rozkręcać, ja również stałam się bardziej zainteresowana tą historią.
Obawiałam się, że w książce "Nowoczesna czarodziejka", którą napisała Debora Geary, autorka przedstawi nam świat w którym żyje Lauren, a później totalnie o nim zapomni, kiedy główna bohaterka zacznie zadawać się z czarodziejami. Jakie było moje pozytywne zaskoczenie, gdy tak na prawdę pisarka połączyła oba te światy na tyle mocno, że wręcz oba wgryzły się w siebie!
"Była bardzo ciekawa, kim jest ten czarodziej, którego poznała jej przyjaciółka. Magia umysłu i latające talerze. I czytanie myśli. Obiad zapowiadał się fascynująco."
Nie tylko Lauren odkryła w sobie moce, o których nie wiedziała, ale także jej przyjaciółka znalazła coś (a raczej kogoś) kogo się nie spodziewała. Podobało mi się, że autorka nie tylko skupiła się na życiu głównej bohaterki, lecz przedstawiła nam także życie osób pobocznych, które otaczają Lauren, budując w ten sposób bardziej realistyczny świat.
Możemy dowiedzieć się na prawdę sporo o przyjaciółce kobiety - Natalii, o jej relacjach z rodzicami, jej marzeniach i pasjach, a także jej charakterze. Poznajemy także rodzinę mężczyzny - Jamie'go, który odwiedził Lauren,. by sprawdzić czy jest czarodziejką. Autorka pokazuje nam jak wygląda prawdziwa, czarodziejska rodzina, jak więzy rodzinne potrafią być silne, a dzieciaki od małego są uczone akceptacji i okazywania wsparcia drugiej osobie.
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April 20, 2012
What a delight! I can truly say I enjoyed every moment I spent reading this lovely book. The character development, even of the more minor characters, was rich enough that I felt as if I had actually met them in person. I loved the fact that there were characters of all ages, including some magical children. Unlike many fantasies, there is no wicked power that the main character has to slay. It's more a book of self-development, love, friendship, and loyalty and ... ice cream (specifically Ben & Jerry's). Through much of the time that I spent reading this novel, I was either smiling or laughing out loud. As the book opens, the main character, Lauren, a successful single, young, attractive Chicago realtor, has decided to do some online grocery shopping. However, she jumps from her ice cream selections to a witches' online chat room. The witches try to tell Lauren that she is also a witch but Lauren thinks it's all a joke. Soon afterwards, the witches, most of whom live in Berkeley, decide that Lauren is in serious need of a trainer and task a young man, Jamie, to the job. He shows up at the sushi restaurant in Chicago where Lauren is catching a quick lunch. He winds up levitating several plates in order to convince her that he's not kidding about the whole witch thing. She somewhat reluctantly agrees to allow him to assess and then begin training her. Things go somewhat awry when Jamie first sets his eyes on Lauren's best friend, Nat. Jamie had suggested to Lauren that she include someone in whom she could trust but at Jamie's first encounter with Nat, he sees his whole future, or at least the possibility of a future of his life with Nat. His distraction causes a sort of overload in Lauren to occur and Nat, who is not magical but is very intelligent and perceptive, pretty quickly makes Jamie let her know what happened. While Lauren is the main character, the developing love affair between Jamie and Lauren figures laregely in the action as well. After not too long, these three all fly out to Berkeley in order for Lauren to get additional training. There, we meet Jamie's large and loving family. Nat finds herself falling in love with Jamie's family as rapidly as she is falling in love with him. They are a stark contrast with her wealthy, disapproving parents who certainly do not think highly of her decision to run a yoga workshop in Chicago rather than returning to Boston upon college graduation. One of the most delicious scenes occurs when Jamie meets Nat's parents and turns their disapproval on its head. I truly could not put this book down and highly recommend it. Thank you, Debora Geary for such a lovely reading experience.
October 11, 2012
I started reading this series because of the author's latest book. One day after it was released, it had 50 five star reviews on Amazon. So, of course, I instantly thought "Scam!" and was bemoaning that I could no longer trust user reviews, since there are so many paid reviews these days. But then I decided to investigate further. Amazingly enough, all the reviewers' profiles seemed legit. So, I figured I'd give the series a shot. I'm so glad I did! I got this as my free Amazon Prime lending library book of the month. I then got the second one in the series as the next month's book. I finished each in two days.
I'm not a huge witch fan. When I think "witch" I think of new age hocus pocus, crystals, women in flowing dresses saying, "Blessed be!" It kind of makes me cringe. There is a bit of that in this book, but what I really love about this is how happy it is. I guess I just don't generally read happy books. There's no horrible drama, trauma, betrayal, shocking secret, or anything like that here. It's a story about family, love, and friendships. There are also things like teleportation, mind reading, and a computer game (and the programmers are mostly female, some under age 10), along with great characters, like a four year old boy who also happens to have the strongest elemental powers in the world. So, if you want to smile and feel warm and fuzzy and maybe a little jealous that your family isn't like this wonderful witch family, then you'll like this.
P.S. The GoodReads blurb for this book doesn't do it justice at all.
I'm not a huge witch fan. When I think "witch" I think of new age hocus pocus, crystals, women in flowing dresses saying, "Blessed be!" It kind of makes me cringe. There is a bit of that in this book, but what I really love about this is how happy it is. I guess I just don't generally read happy books. There's no horrible drama, trauma, betrayal, shocking secret, or anything like that here. It's a story about family, love, and friendships. There are also things like teleportation, mind reading, and a computer game (and the programmers are mostly female, some under age 10), along with great characters, like a four year old boy who also happens to have the strongest elemental powers in the world. So, if you want to smile and feel warm and fuzzy and maybe a little jealous that your family isn't like this wonderful witch family, then you'll like this.
P.S. The GoodReads blurb for this book doesn't do it justice at all.
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