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Witches of Springsville #1
A New Witch in Town (Maybe Two)
Kimberly and her daughter are starting all over again in a new town. Starting anew doesn't go exactly as planned. With so many changes already taking place, Kimberly and her daughter soon find themselves in a new adventure when they become witches. Kimberly is desperate for answers. When she learns that becoming witches was their destiny, she struggles to come to terms with it. But there is far more at stake than just whether or not she can accept it. Her destiny states that she is set to save the world. Will Kimberly embrace what has happened or will she flee her destiny and risk far more than her own future in the process? This is a light-hearted story suitable for all audiences.
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2015
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May 25, 2015
It was really fun in the beginning
The beginning was great but somewhere in the second half it got a little loose and not as well thought out. She finds out she is a witch and before she gets to develope that she is saving the race, too big of a jump too fast. A really good twist would have been if her daughter had been the queen.
The beginning was great but somewhere in the second half it got a little loose and not as well thought out. She finds out she is a witch and before she gets to develope that she is saving the race, too big of a jump too fast. A really good twist would have been if her daughter had been the queen.
May 17, 2015
Has potential
There is potential here. The book needs better editing. It is rather disjointed and has the feel of being written by a very young, inexperienced writer. The story concept is good, it just needs more polish.
There is potential here. The book needs better editing. It is rather disjointed and has the feel of being written by a very young, inexperienced writer. The story concept is good, it just needs more polish.
June 16, 2015
written more for tweens and teens than adults. I got the impression the author was reading me a bedtime story, instead of writing a story.
February 25, 2016
Didn't meet my expectations
I believe the storyline has potential, but, as written, didn't fulfill expectations. Even the protagonist wasn't fully developed. With only minor protests, she accepts the fact that she has been turned into a witch and masters her powers quickly. Not only that, she solves a problem that has been plaguing the community for 20 years. Really?
This is written as a novella, but would have been a better story as a novel with more conflict. The protagonist complains she doesn't know how to do magic, then turns around and solves the problem in a dream. Her daughter's father is mentioned at the end of the story, saying he is coming to take their daughter for a visit, but is never mentioned again. The story ends abruptly with no real resolution. I was quite disappointed because I was prepared to like the story, but after reading it, I can't even tell what genre it is. My profile says I want mysteries, adventures, suspense, and thrillers, but this didn't seem to fit in any of those categories or any other specific genre. On the positive side, the editing was good.
I might try one of her books in a different series, but I won't be following up on this one.
I believe the storyline has potential, but, as written, didn't fulfill expectations. Even the protagonist wasn't fully developed. With only minor protests, she accepts the fact that she has been turned into a witch and masters her powers quickly. Not only that, she solves a problem that has been plaguing the community for 20 years. Really?
This is written as a novella, but would have been a better story as a novel with more conflict. The protagonist complains she doesn't know how to do magic, then turns around and solves the problem in a dream. Her daughter's father is mentioned at the end of the story, saying he is coming to take their daughter for a visit, but is never mentioned again. The story ends abruptly with no real resolution. I was quite disappointed because I was prepared to like the story, but after reading it, I can't even tell what genre it is. My profile says I want mysteries, adventures, suspense, and thrillers, but this didn't seem to fit in any of those categories or any other specific genre. On the positive side, the editing was good.
I might try one of her books in a different series, but I won't be following up on this one.
February 15, 2015
A New Witch in Town (Maybe Two) (A Modern Tale about the Witches of Springsville Book 1) by Dani Corlee is a very entertaining witchtale for all the family. It was a joy to read, full of fun, innovative and original. I loved the idea of the celestial body foretelling a portent, wonderful stuff!
Kimberly wants nothing more than to begin a new life with her four-year-old daughter. What begins as a fresh start quickly becomes something Kimberly could never have imagined.
Becoming a witch was never part of the plan. Kimberly is soon hailed a Queen, but why that happened and how she deals with it is only the beginning of her adventure.
This will definitely be a new witch series to look out for so all you witchy's out there get downloading this highly recommended part 1.
Kimberly wants nothing more than to begin a new life with her four-year-old daughter. What begins as a fresh start quickly becomes something Kimberly could never have imagined.
Becoming a witch was never part of the plan. Kimberly is soon hailed a Queen, but why that happened and how she deals with it is only the beginning of her adventure.
This will definitely be a new witch series to look out for so all you witchy's out there get downloading this highly recommended part 1.
July 4, 2015
I picked this up because a) it was free and b) it had an interesting description and c) I wanted to knock off one of my witchy read challenge books for 2015.
The story is pretty simple: A group of witches discovers a prophecy that a comet will announce the coming of the new Queen of All the Witches of the World. The comet arrives and about the same time, Kim shows up with her four year old daughter.
Unaware of the prophecy or her role in it, Kim is startled to find her wishes coming true.
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I found the writing very simple and the characters kind of flat. I wanted more internal dialogue. It seemed that she accepted things much too easily. It's clearly meant as the first book of a series, but it stands on its own as well. I doubt I'll be reading any follow-up books.
The story is pretty simple: A group of witches discovers a prophecy that a comet will announce the coming of the new Queen of All the Witches of the World. The comet arrives and about the same time, Kim shows up with her four year old daughter.
Unaware of the prophecy or her role in it, Kim is startled to find her wishes coming true.
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I found the writing very simple and the characters kind of flat. I wanted more internal dialogue. It seemed that she accepted things much too easily. It's clearly meant as the first book of a series, but it stands on its own as well. I doubt I'll be reading any follow-up books.
May 13, 2015
Delightful Witches
This book was plain old fun to read. It didn't me long because I didn't want to stop. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Character developments were good and by description I could picture them one by one. Kim is a strong woman who will be so good learning her role as queen. Auroras is precious and watching her grow and learn should be quite interesting. Well done Dani.
This book was plain old fun to read. It didn't me long because I didn't want to stop. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Character developments were good and by description I could picture them one by one. Kim is a strong woman who will be so good learning her role as queen. Auroras is precious and watching her grow and learn should be quite interesting. Well done Dani.
May 20, 2015
Enchanting new world
Enchanting new world which was easy to fall into, there is peace, beauty and wonder without the low intelligence, snarky women with all their sexapapades which I've no interest in but what I seem to find on the ebook shelf today. A new witch in town is most refreshing
Enchanting new world which was easy to fall into, there is peace, beauty and wonder without the low intelligence, snarky women with all their sexapapades which I've no interest in but what I seem to find on the ebook shelf today. A new witch in town is most refreshing
June 8, 2018
Just ok. I was hoping for something Deborah Geary-esque and the spirit is ok, but the writing style is not as in depth or sophisticated as I was hoping. The characters are ok, but not as well-developed or believable as I want in a book. Regardless, this was an easy-reading and fairly fun book that was a quick read, so might check out the next two in the series.
July 1, 2016
Completely loved it! It's a quick read... it took me a while to read for lack of time not because of the story or author's style. It's funny, light, heart warming and exciting. Definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone who is looking for a sweet and fun story of modern witches. Now, on to book 2.
April 29, 2015
Couldn't put the book down!
I gave this book 5 stars because I was riveted by this book. The only problem was that I couldn't put it down and I read it too fast. Now I am checking every day for the next book to come out!
I gave this book 5 stars because I was riveted by this book. The only problem was that I couldn't put it down and I read it too fast. Now I am checking every day for the next book to come out!
April 18, 2015
Delightful
Lovable and fun characters - cute story. Can't wait for the next installment. Just a feel good type of story.
Lovable and fun characters - cute story. Can't wait for the next installment. Just a feel good type of story.
May 11, 2015
Upbeat and Warm
Although it needs better proofreading, the storyline and characters quite warm and engaging. A thoroughly enjoyable break from reality. I loved it.
Although it needs better proofreading, the storyline and characters quite warm and engaging. A thoroughly enjoyable break from reality. I loved it.
January 26, 2020
A new start
I chose this rating because I felt a large part of Kimberly's past was left out. I am still unsure about the situation with her husband and why she left him.
Overall, I feel that the story is well written and developed. The characters all serve a purpose in Kimberly and Aurora's lives.
Both Kimberly and Aurora are learning how their magic develops and the things they can do. Aurora will be attending school to further her education but Kimberly is queen and she is taken into the arms of Lucille and Isidora to train her.
This is the first book I am reading by this author and really enjoyed it.
I want to continue with this series.
I chose this rating because I felt a large part of Kimberly's past was left out. I am still unsure about the situation with her husband and why she left him.
Overall, I feel that the story is well written and developed. The characters all serve a purpose in Kimberly and Aurora's lives.
Both Kimberly and Aurora are learning how their magic develops and the things they can do. Aurora will be attending school to further her education but Kimberly is queen and she is taken into the arms of Lucille and Isidora to train her.
This is the first book I am reading by this author and really enjoyed it.
I want to continue with this series.
March 25, 2019
If you have a preteen or young teenager who likes fantasy this is a great book. About a late in life witch and her 4 yr old daughter who move to a new town and move into an old house and read a poem to find themselves witches! I will not give you spoilers. It's a fun story even for an adult! My main criticism is that whoever proof read the kindle edition should be sent back to elementary school to understand that there and their and some words that don't even sound the same need to be reread several times as the words chosen are not the intended ones. The story however was cute!
March 20, 2020
Easy reading. While not explicitly aimed at either juvenile or YA readers, approachable for older pre-teens, but engaging enough for adult readers. I found it a very pleasant read, if not exactly deep.
I enjoyed the lack of romance. I know not everybody will feel the same. I thought the 4 year old was well written, which is just not always the case.
I liked it enough to be glad I read it, but not so much that I feel driven to acquire and read the sequel immediately. Somewhere down the road, I might well.
I enjoyed the lack of romance. I know not everybody will feel the same. I thought the 4 year old was well written, which is just not always the case.
I liked it enough to be glad I read it, but not so much that I feel driven to acquire and read the sequel immediately. Somewhere down the road, I might well.
February 11, 2025
A really good premise and a really fun idea. A witch without knowing they are a witch, a prophecy that is thousands of years old and magic that is intertwined with our knowledge of the world. It is just a shame that it felt so rushed all of the time. It cut from one section to the next with each crisis or disbelief in themselves. We didn't always get to see the ah-ha moment which made it feel a little cheated. I am very much looking forward to seeing how this develops but hope that we get to see more of the everyday chaos.
January 5, 2017
A Witchy Wonderful Read
I was into the story on the first page. Kim is a very sympathetic character and Aurora is just precocious. The other witches are very supportive in helping them understand what happened to them and how to safely develop their powers. Kim shows her worth to herself and the witch community very quickly by solving the race's major problem. I'm anticipating reading the next book in the series.
I was into the story on the first page. Kim is a very sympathetic character and Aurora is just precocious. The other witches are very supportive in helping them understand what happened to them and how to safely develop their powers. Kim shows her worth to herself and the witch community very quickly by solving the race's major problem. I'm anticipating reading the next book in the series.
July 18, 2017
Great beginning
Looking forward to reading the rest of this series. So intrigued as to the venture they find and the cause of what happened to begin with, also how their lives change.
Looking forward to reading the rest of this series. So intrigued as to the venture they find and the cause of what happened to begin with, also how their lives change.
July 24, 2017
Surprise
Be careful of what you read,where you stand and do not let the little one give you any unknown notes or you just might become a witch. A little fast paced but overall a good witchy story
Be careful of what you read,where you stand and do not let the little one give you any unknown notes or you just might become a witch. A little fast paced but overall a good witchy story
September 9, 2017
This is a sweet little story. I really enjoyed Aurora and her antics. I would have wished for ice cream, also ;) It was a nice start to a series. It may have been a bit rushed but enjoyable nonetheless. I am looking forward to reading more.
November 12, 2016
Loved it
Nice quick funny quirky read. Makes you chuckle out loud. Just downloaded the second one. Cannot wait to see what happens next
Nice quick funny quirky read. Makes you chuckle out loud. Just downloaded the second one. Cannot wait to see what happens next
May 22, 2017
Very entertaining
This is a delightful book which is a good foundation for the rest of the series very entertaining for both young and old readers
This is a delightful book which is a good foundation for the rest of the series very entertaining for both young and old readers
February 27, 2018
Ew
Poor writing style and strange plot line. This book was unimpressive and confusing. I definitely won’t read book two. 2 stars.
Poor writing style and strange plot line. This book was unimpressive and confusing. I definitely won’t read book two. 2 stars.
March 12, 2018
Nice
I liked this book. It was a little hard to read at first, but smoothed out later. I found this to be a cute book, and I bought book 2 because I wanted to see what happens next!
I liked this book. It was a little hard to read at first, but smoothed out later. I found this to be a cute book, and I bought book 2 because I wanted to see what happens next!
January 25, 2021
Great stpry
Enjoyable story, great, charming characters, fast paced plotting. I very much enjoyed this book and will read more in the series
Enjoyable story, great, charming characters, fast paced plotting. I very much enjoyed this book and will read more in the series
September 19, 2024
Kim and her daughter moved across country, A lovely village but it has Witches living their, What Kim doesn't know is that she is Queen Witch but she has only just found her powers
September 29, 2016
I read so little modern fiction that I find it difficult to assess it. This author is not a polished writer by my standards, but I quickly got caught up in the story and invested in the characters. I think the story is funny and interesting, but the main appeal to me is the characters, whom I found wonderfully likable.
To me the paranormal aspects are very much secondary. I see it as a book about women and their relationships with each other. The heroine Kimberley lacks confidence and it becomes plain that this stems from her mother's cold, critical nature. The real magic is when Kimberley finds herself in a community of women who value and respect her. Drawn by their warm acceptance, she fairly easily accepts a premise that she might otherwise have flatly rejected - that her new friends are witches.
The community of witches is built around feminine values and interests, which makes it very appealing. In one especially endearing scene, Kimberley discovers the most important benefit of magic powers - better furniture. There are a few men, but not many and they are not central characters.
The witches are, first and foremost, WOMEN and you can see yourself and your friends and female relatives in all of them. There are executive types and energetic teenagers and dotty old ladies and roguish old broads who aren't giving up without a fight. Where are their husbands, if any? The book never says.
Kimberley is recently divorced with a small daughter. It's obvious that hers was a troubled marriage and that her divorce is not a friendly one. While you don't sense that she's looking for romance, it would be a normal development. Most young divorced or widowed women remarry. Will she?
The book ends abruptly and you have to go on to the next in the series to find out what happens next. Some reviewers find this technique annoying, but it seems very realistic to me. Life doesn't cut itself into nice, neat segments does it? There's always something on the horizon. I found the horizon of the witches of Springfield sufficiently intriguing that I want to read more about them. In that sense, it's a satisfying book.
To me the paranormal aspects are very much secondary. I see it as a book about women and their relationships with each other. The heroine Kimberley lacks confidence and it becomes plain that this stems from her mother's cold, critical nature. The real magic is when Kimberley finds herself in a community of women who value and respect her. Drawn by their warm acceptance, she fairly easily accepts a premise that she might otherwise have flatly rejected - that her new friends are witches.
The community of witches is built around feminine values and interests, which makes it very appealing. In one especially endearing scene, Kimberley discovers the most important benefit of magic powers - better furniture. There are a few men, but not many and they are not central characters.
The witches are, first and foremost, WOMEN and you can see yourself and your friends and female relatives in all of them. There are executive types and energetic teenagers and dotty old ladies and roguish old broads who aren't giving up without a fight. Where are their husbands, if any? The book never says.
Kimberley is recently divorced with a small daughter. It's obvious that hers was a troubled marriage and that her divorce is not a friendly one. While you don't sense that she's looking for romance, it would be a normal development. Most young divorced or widowed women remarry. Will she?
The book ends abruptly and you have to go on to the next in the series to find out what happens next. Some reviewers find this technique annoying, but it seems very realistic to me. Life doesn't cut itself into nice, neat segments does it? There's always something on the horizon. I found the horizon of the witches of Springfield sufficiently intriguing that I want to read more about them. In that sense, it's a satisfying book.
September 19, 2015
A children's book?
Kimberly moves into Springville with her four year old daughter, Aurora. She wants a quiet life after a messy divorce.
Springville has a resident witches' community and these ladies, and a few gents, too, are a lot sophisticated. They have a club house that has it all - tennis court, swimming pools, gardens, children's play pen, a fully stocked kitchen, a conference room, a few offices, a library and a secret chamber. Before you get up to apply for membership, it's restricted only to those who are magically inclined.
A comet foretells the arrival of a powerful witch, one who would be their queen and help them solve a great crisis.
Kim finds herself suddenly empowered with magic and everything she wishes just happens. Of course she's surprised and a little freaked out. But the resident witches, elders seek her out and begin to initiate her into witchcraft.
There are a few surprises and hurdles along the way but Kim prevails and finally finds the solution to the crisis.
This is a feel good story that has multiple characters and just as many POVs. It was hard at first to keep track of who's who and who was doing what but it's small book and I just went with the flow, not that it flowed as well as it should, though.
The chapters felt episodic and at times abrupt with the live action taking place behind the scenes. It felt as if the author, Dani Corlee got impatient and rushed the story to its happy end.
I wouldn't have bothered with this book if it weren't for the title or the cover. I just wish that the story flowed well, and then it might gave delivered the feel good factor quite well.
This book hints at a promise of a good time but fails to deliver as effectively as it should
Kimberly moves into Springville with her four year old daughter, Aurora. She wants a quiet life after a messy divorce.
Springville has a resident witches' community and these ladies, and a few gents, too, are a lot sophisticated. They have a club house that has it all - tennis court, swimming pools, gardens, children's play pen, a fully stocked kitchen, a conference room, a few offices, a library and a secret chamber. Before you get up to apply for membership, it's restricted only to those who are magically inclined.
A comet foretells the arrival of a powerful witch, one who would be their queen and help them solve a great crisis.
Kim finds herself suddenly empowered with magic and everything she wishes just happens. Of course she's surprised and a little freaked out. But the resident witches, elders seek her out and begin to initiate her into witchcraft.
There are a few surprises and hurdles along the way but Kim prevails and finally finds the solution to the crisis.
This is a feel good story that has multiple characters and just as many POVs. It was hard at first to keep track of who's who and who was doing what but it's small book and I just went with the flow, not that it flowed as well as it should, though.
The chapters felt episodic and at times abrupt with the live action taking place behind the scenes. It felt as if the author, Dani Corlee got impatient and rushed the story to its happy end.
I wouldn't have bothered with this book if it weren't for the title or the cover. I just wish that the story flowed well, and then it might gave delivered the feel good factor quite well.
This book hints at a promise of a good time but fails to deliver as effectively as it should
November 26, 2016
Kimberly and her daughter Aurora are moving to a new house and Aurora is excited about all the new adventures she would get up to with her mum and new friends.
Once they get to their new house their neighbours are spying on them and they seem to be baffled as to why they would have bought the house and figure it's because they don't know the story of the house. The story of the house is interesting and everything the towns members predict comes true. The town has been waiting for this day for a long time, they have been waiting for a Queen witch to arrive but at first they are confused when a regular girl shows up instead.
While exploring the house little Aurora finds a china pot under her bed and Kimberly is sure that it doesn't belong to them and wasn't there when they unpacked the furniture and when Kimberly opens it she discovers a yellowed piece of paper with what she believes is a poem on it which little Aurora insists Kimberly reads to her once Kimberly has finished reading the poem there is a loud noise which startles the pair and unknown to them the poem turned them into witches.
During the book Kimberly meets with the towns witch council members who help her with her magic and they help Kimberly out by looking after Aurora while she is doing chores and working.
Overall this was a great story and I can't wait to read the next one.
Once they get to their new house their neighbours are spying on them and they seem to be baffled as to why they would have bought the house and figure it's because they don't know the story of the house. The story of the house is interesting and everything the towns members predict comes true. The town has been waiting for this day for a long time, they have been waiting for a Queen witch to arrive but at first they are confused when a regular girl shows up instead.
While exploring the house little Aurora finds a china pot under her bed and Kimberly is sure that it doesn't belong to them and wasn't there when they unpacked the furniture and when Kimberly opens it she discovers a yellowed piece of paper with what she believes is a poem on it which little Aurora insists Kimberly reads to her once Kimberly has finished reading the poem there is a loud noise which startles the pair and unknown to them the poem turned them into witches.
During the book Kimberly meets with the towns witch council members who help her with her magic and they help Kimberly out by looking after Aurora while she is doing chores and working.
Overall this was a great story and I can't wait to read the next one.
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