Spelled

by R.K. Goff

A novella about Pollyanne, a woman who decides to step up to her late grandmother's legacy: a lovely house in a small town, and witch-hood. She doesn't have much time to get comfortable in her new life before trouble comes from mixing up her curious talent with the rivalry of two men. She'll have to fix her mistakes before the werewolf population starts growing, or a legendary monster destroys her or her friends. It's a thoroughly enjoyable fantasy story that knows not to take itself too seriously.

163 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Papacito Dilts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Upbeat and funny. This book had me grinning broadly or laughing out loud at great gags many times. It is blessed with witty dialog. But what I liked the most were frequent insights into human nature mixed into a light upbeat tone. For example, as Polly begins to reluctantly and skeptically learn her expected role in a small New England town is to play the helpful witch, her new acquaintances all seem to warn her about local minister's bad attitude about witches. In the scene near the end where she has to obtain holy water to fight the arch-agents of evil, she comes face to face with the said minister. This awkward moment is witty, funny, and ends with just the right tone. The minister warns Polly she is going to hell, but he turns out to be more human and accepting of her than before the confrontation.
There are two or three rough spots where I was left wondering if I accidently skipped a page.
If you like good, clean, fun, light reading this is a book for you. It includes kind-hearted witch's spells, evil werewolves, and vampires, but nothing dangerous enough to prevent anyone over age ten from enjoying it. The insights into what makes different kinds of people tick is a pleasant addition to a fun little book.