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The Chosen Ones: The Bloodline Prophecy
For centuries, witches have lived among humans, hidden in plain sight—their magic passed
down through bloodlines, their existence shrouded in secrecy.
Then, the fear of mere mortals nearly destroyed them, and one witch paid the ultimate price, her
death meant to protect the future of witchkind.
Generations later, that future has arrived.
Carmen Jimenez knew her daughters’ magic was different. Powerful. Dangerous. From the
moment they were born, she understood their twin destinies.
The Chosen Ones.
Carmen spent her life preparing them for the darkness hunting them all. But when she sacrifices
herself to ensure their kind’s survival, the countdown to the end begins.
The underworld eagerly awaits, and now, the Jimenez sisters may be the only witches powerful
enough to stop the danger rising from beneath their world.
Even if it costs them everything.
down through bloodlines, their existence shrouded in secrecy.
Then, the fear of mere mortals nearly destroyed them, and one witch paid the ultimate price, her
death meant to protect the future of witchkind.
Generations later, that future has arrived.
Carmen Jimenez knew her daughters’ magic was different. Powerful. Dangerous. From the
moment they were born, she understood their twin destinies.
The Chosen Ones.
Carmen spent her life preparing them for the darkness hunting them all. But when she sacrifices
herself to ensure their kind’s survival, the countdown to the end begins.
The underworld eagerly awaits, and now, the Jimenez sisters may be the only witches powerful
enough to stop the danger rising from beneath their world.
Even if it costs them everything.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 20, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book reads like I picked it up halfway through the story. To say I'm disappointed would imply the fact that I have expectations when there was none. I usually reserve my one star for books with questionable themes and plot that would make me go, "why would you write this?" and while the chosen one talks about fairly decent characters and plot (or the lack thereof), the question continues to linger in my mind. Why was this published like this?
The Chosen One follows Cordelia Jimenez along with her sisters to find out what exactly they were chosen for and to uncover the story started by their ancestor that dated back from the salem witch trials, believing they are the only ones powerful enough to stop the world from its doom. This book has the typical elements one would enjoy in their usual fantasy book: family dynamics, dead mothers, prophecies, love interests, and chosen one plotlines even when I don't exactly see how or why, but it's there. It would've been an okay book if the author actually bothered to execute this properly and not leave a concept of a plot in the process because that's exactly what this book is. A concept of a plot, just pure vibes.
This book is actually a bit entertaining for me to read in the-what-the-hell-sure! kinda way but that negates the fact that this book has many problems than an average book should have. Starting with the technicalities, the first note I actually wrote about this book was: is this book edited at all? there are noticeable grammatical errors all throughout the book that it surprises me that I was here reading it like this as though it was in its rough draft. The narration was also flat and emotionless as it was often unaccompanied with descriptions. if you hand me this book and say it's an epistolary in a text format I would've believed you just because of the lack of descriptions alone. The book also tended to be repetitive especially with character dialogues like how Cordelia always sees something flicker on someone's face and gone in the next but she saw it nonetheless yada yada yada, or how the siblings's banter always goes in this exact same formula:
The characters have interesting dynamics, sure, but I really can't help but think of them as one dimensional non playable characters with no personality at all, not counting the one that was coded into them. There is a prophecy. They are the chosen ones. There are demons invading their house. But the one who only gives a fuck is their middle sister, Cordelia, even when she's a bum on her own most of the time. The author keeps trying to show that they have this deep bond when they feel like they are written as a family referenced from a funny Tumblr post. I really cannot with them proceeding to live their own lives while a demon is looming over their shoulders. Like yes, Cassie, this is not the time for mimosas. Or for a bar.
And speaking of bars, the way this book barely explored anything almost made me laugh enough to continue because it's just plain ridiculous to think about it. This fantasy book is set in the modern times where witches and demons exist but lets keep these characters in a closed box where they can only go to three places and three places only! It will seriously kill them to explore outside their house, Gideon's house, and the freaking bar. All they do is go to the bar. They went to the bar at the same frequency Cordelia was narrated having "training" with Gideon. All these bar hoppings could've been a different thing in a different setting with a chance to explore into the book's world building more because all of it feels non existent until the very last page of this book.
The failure that is this book started to be even more noticeable when everything suddenly got handed to Cordelia on a platter. She didn't even try to do anything yet all she does is complain that nothing of importance is happening. she was always portrayed to be this strong character who tries so hard to hold the foundations of her family but at the end of the day, Cordelia Jimenez is just a turtle that echoes incessantly within its shell. Unmoving without a purpose. she keeps saying how she's been doing everything to save them when I'm already at 70% of the book and all they know is about the demon's name and what he rules. It's so strange how every progress was triggered by a random book they accidentally found in their house or a book they found outside their house without bothering because they just stumbled upon it too through their friend Theresa. Why couldn't they have found it months ago when it was just sitting right there? It reads like a lazy writing choice. why not just let theresa do everything in the background and let the Jimenez sisters dilly dally around the house, like they always do, since the first chapter? It would definitely save both of us some time.
And while this part is one of the things I actually tolerated from this book, Cordelia and Gideon's relationship is so plain and annoying most of the time but it did produce me this banger line, “I don’t know how to stand here and pretend I don’t want you.” I'm nothing if not a sucker for romance and it actually made me smile. Despite that, Gideon has no personality whatsoever but a try hard sassy funny mmc who does nothing but yearn for the fmc. I would've let it pass, you see, but even the yearning in this feels like a sogging cardboard found on the streets. I believe that if you removed this from the book, the chosen ones would progress the same and that definitely says something. I saw his and Theresa's betrayal happening like yesterday. If not for the incessant use of “I saw something flicker in his face and gone in the next” bullshit maybe others wouldn't have seen it coming! I don't know! The smut scene was also atrocious by the way. They also definitely don't act like thirty and something years old.
The Chosen Ones had every potential that it missed, yet I really think the story would improve a lot had the book marinated things slowly and introduced concepts properly with a better execution and narration to its readers, and I do hope it will start in its sequel.
Look at our chosen ones, we are all gonna die.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
The Chosen One follows Cordelia Jimenez along with her sisters to find out what exactly they were chosen for and to uncover the story started by their ancestor that dated back from the salem witch trials, believing they are the only ones powerful enough to stop the world from its doom. This book has the typical elements one would enjoy in their usual fantasy book: family dynamics, dead mothers, prophecies, love interests, and chosen one plotlines even when I don't exactly see how or why, but it's there. It would've been an okay book if the author actually bothered to execute this properly and not leave a concept of a plot in the process because that's exactly what this book is. A concept of a plot, just pure vibes.
This book is actually a bit entertaining for me to read in the-what-the-hell-sure! kinda way but that negates the fact that this book has many problems than an average book should have. Starting with the technicalities, the first note I actually wrote about this book was: is this book edited at all? there are noticeable grammatical errors all throughout the book that it surprises me that I was here reading it like this as though it was in its rough draft. The narration was also flat and emotionless as it was often unaccompanied with descriptions. if you hand me this book and say it's an epistolary in a text format I would've believed you just because of the lack of descriptions alone. The book also tended to be repetitive especially with character dialogues like how Cordelia always sees something flicker on someone's face and gone in the next but she saw it nonetheless yada yada yada, or how the siblings's banter always goes in this exact same formula:
“Oh no,” I say immediately.
“Oh yes,” Cassie says.
Her eyes widen. “You smiled!”
“I did not.”
The characters have interesting dynamics, sure, but I really can't help but think of them as one dimensional non playable characters with no personality at all, not counting the one that was coded into them. There is a prophecy. They are the chosen ones. There are demons invading their house. But the one who only gives a fuck is their middle sister, Cordelia, even when she's a bum on her own most of the time. The author keeps trying to show that they have this deep bond when they feel like they are written as a family referenced from a funny Tumblr post. I really cannot with them proceeding to live their own lives while a demon is looming over their shoulders. Like yes, Cassie, this is not the time for mimosas. Or for a bar.
And speaking of bars, the way this book barely explored anything almost made me laugh enough to continue because it's just plain ridiculous to think about it. This fantasy book is set in the modern times where witches and demons exist but lets keep these characters in a closed box where they can only go to three places and three places only! It will seriously kill them to explore outside their house, Gideon's house, and the freaking bar. All they do is go to the bar. They went to the bar at the same frequency Cordelia was narrated having "training" with Gideon. All these bar hoppings could've been a different thing in a different setting with a chance to explore into the book's world building more because all of it feels non existent until the very last page of this book.
The failure that is this book started to be even more noticeable when everything suddenly got handed to Cordelia on a platter. She didn't even try to do anything yet all she does is complain that nothing of importance is happening. she was always portrayed to be this strong character who tries so hard to hold the foundations of her family but at the end of the day, Cordelia Jimenez is just a turtle that echoes incessantly within its shell. Unmoving without a purpose. she keeps saying how she's been doing everything to save them when I'm already at 70% of the book and all they know is about the demon's name and what he rules. It's so strange how every progress was triggered by a random book they accidentally found in their house or a book they found outside their house without bothering because they just stumbled upon it too through their friend Theresa. Why couldn't they have found it months ago when it was just sitting right there? It reads like a lazy writing choice. why not just let theresa do everything in the background and let the Jimenez sisters dilly dally around the house, like they always do, since the first chapter? It would definitely save both of us some time.
And while this part is one of the things I actually tolerated from this book, Cordelia and Gideon's relationship is so plain and annoying most of the time but it did produce me this banger line, “I don’t know how to stand here and pretend I don’t want you.” I'm nothing if not a sucker for romance and it actually made me smile. Despite that, Gideon has no personality whatsoever but a try hard sassy funny mmc who does nothing but yearn for the fmc. I would've let it pass, you see, but even the yearning in this feels like a sogging cardboard found on the streets. I believe that if you removed this from the book, the chosen ones would progress the same and that definitely says something. I saw his and Theresa's betrayal happening like yesterday. If not for the incessant use of “I saw something flicker in his face and gone in the next” bullshit maybe others wouldn't have seen it coming! I don't know! The smut scene was also atrocious by the way. They also definitely don't act like thirty and something years old.
The Chosen Ones had every potential that it missed, yet I really think the story would improve a lot had the book marinated things slowly and introduced concepts properly with a better execution and narration to its readers, and I do hope it will start in its sequel.
Look at our chosen ones, we are all gonna die.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Advanced Reader Copy received from the author!
This is my first ARC ever, so the experience means a lot, regardless of the star rating.
I had a good time reading this book. It was a quick and easy read—for better, or for worse. It’s definitely accessible and entry-level fantasy, as the characters live in Seattle and assume normal, human lives. The magic system is also very straightforward, with some cool spells. Mostly, the magic was wordlessly cast, and each character specialized in something (prophecy, plants, fire, etc.). There wasn’t much history given to explain how or why magic exists, or one’s limit/strength in spell casting.
The author’s strength lies in her setting descriptions. The sentences are very lyrical and poetic. One of my favorite scenes in the book is the description of All Hallows’ Eve. The descriptions of the Underworld were also particularly striking.
That said, there were a number of things that didn’t quite land with me in this book. Marketing-wise, this claims to be a mystery. It isn’t, really. Not in the way that the twist was easy to predict (there were only six characters: the three sisters, their friend Theresa, the bf Atlas and Gideon) but in the fact that there isn’t a mystery. Sure, the sisters are looking for Alaric—but the plot(about Gemma and original Cordelia) isn’t even revealed. They don’t really search for answers like a typical mystery; their journal just reveals it to them when convenient for the plot.
The character development was also unfortunately not great. Cordelia is such a hypocrite about Atlas and Cassie, but not in a morally complex way. She’s still supposed to be viewed as the hero, morally good, and the victim of everything. Cordelia and Gideon's dynamic just did not work for me. He called her “darling” every two seconds—it’s cute the first two hundred times—and “my little terror.” There’s a scene where he is one minute late to meet her, and she decides to leave.
Unfortunately, the sisters also leave much to be desired. Their banter is tiring to read after like three pages. It all looks like this:
Cassie gasps and grabs my arm. “You kissed Gideon.”
“I hate both of you.”
“You kissed Gideon,” she repeats louder.
“Cassie.”
“Oh, this is huge.”
“It was one kiss.”
Or this:
Unfortunately, my silence gives me away.
Cassie’s eyes widen. “Yes! He smiled.”
“I hate this conversation.”
“He smiled,” she repeats.
“He always smiles.”
“Not like that.”
Heat crawls up my neck.
Callie points at me triumphantly. “Look at her face.”
“Don’t look at my face.”
“You like him.”
“I tolerate him.”
“You kissed him.”
“Once.”
“You wanted to do it twice.”
Some pretty big inconsistencies signal this book didn’t have an editor. (There’s also a frankly astounding number of spelling errors, unfortunately.) At the same bar where Cordelia decides to leave after one minute, she has one single glass of red wine, then suddenly—one page later— is three deep (and is drunk?) but then Gideon orders her a second glass? All of these numbers were mentioned, by the way; I’m not guessing as to how many she consumed. There’s also a scene where Cordelia tells Gideon’s doorman her name, he gets on a call with Gideon, says her name…and Cordelia asks how he knows?? He says Gideon told him??? He was just told??
This book unfortunately needs another round of copy editing and developmental editing. They didn’t even make it to the Underworld until Chapter 32 (of 35) and the big reveals happen in 34 and 35! It felt more like a setup for the second book.
Overall, it’s a very quick fall read! Practical magic vibes for sure. It just needs more editing.
This is my first ARC ever, so the experience means a lot, regardless of the star rating.
I had a good time reading this book. It was a quick and easy read—for better, or for worse. It’s definitely accessible and entry-level fantasy, as the characters live in Seattle and assume normal, human lives. The magic system is also very straightforward, with some cool spells. Mostly, the magic was wordlessly cast, and each character specialized in something (prophecy, plants, fire, etc.). There wasn’t much history given to explain how or why magic exists, or one’s limit/strength in spell casting.
The author’s strength lies in her setting descriptions. The sentences are very lyrical and poetic. One of my favorite scenes in the book is the description of All Hallows’ Eve. The descriptions of the Underworld were also particularly striking.
That said, there were a number of things that didn’t quite land with me in this book. Marketing-wise, this claims to be a mystery. It isn’t, really. Not in the way that the twist was easy to predict (there were only six characters: the three sisters, their friend Theresa, the bf Atlas and Gideon) but in the fact that there isn’t a mystery. Sure, the sisters are looking for Alaric—but the plot(about Gemma and original Cordelia) isn’t even revealed. They don’t really search for answers like a typical mystery; their journal just reveals it to them when convenient for the plot.
The character development was also unfortunately not great. Cordelia is such a hypocrite about Atlas and Cassie, but not in a morally complex way. She’s still supposed to be viewed as the hero, morally good, and the victim of everything. Cordelia and Gideon's dynamic just did not work for me. He called her “darling” every two seconds—it’s cute the first two hundred times—and “my little terror.” There’s a scene where he is one minute late to meet her, and she decides to leave.
Unfortunately, the sisters also leave much to be desired. Their banter is tiring to read after like three pages. It all looks like this:
Cassie gasps and grabs my arm. “You kissed Gideon.”
“I hate both of you.”
“You kissed Gideon,” she repeats louder.
“Cassie.”
“Oh, this is huge.”
“It was one kiss.”
Or this:
Unfortunately, my silence gives me away.
Cassie’s eyes widen. “Yes! He smiled.”
“I hate this conversation.”
“He smiled,” she repeats.
“He always smiles.”
“Not like that.”
Heat crawls up my neck.
Callie points at me triumphantly. “Look at her face.”
“Don’t look at my face.”
“You like him.”
“I tolerate him.”
“You kissed him.”
“Once.”
“You wanted to do it twice.”
Some pretty big inconsistencies signal this book didn’t have an editor. (There’s also a frankly astounding number of spelling errors, unfortunately.) At the same bar where Cordelia decides to leave after one minute, she has one single glass of red wine, then suddenly—one page later— is three deep (and is drunk?) but then Gideon orders her a second glass? All of these numbers were mentioned, by the way; I’m not guessing as to how many she consumed. There’s also a scene where Cordelia tells Gideon’s doorman her name, he gets on a call with Gideon, says her name…and Cordelia asks how he knows?? He says Gideon told him??? He was just told??
This book unfortunately needs another round of copy editing and developmental editing. They didn’t even make it to the Underworld until Chapter 32 (of 35) and the big reveals happen in 34 and 35! It felt more like a setup for the second book.
Overall, it’s a very quick fall read! Practical magic vibes for sure. It just needs more editing.
September 7, 2026
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cordelia, Cassie and Callie are sisters who come from generations of witches. Each wields her own strong and unique magic. We see them navigating the grief of losing their mom, dealing with their different personalities, and fighting off demons that invade their home. All while trying to understand and prepare for the battle that could cost them their lives.
✨
• 3 sisters fighting demons and living together,
• Strong feminine energy
• Premise of the story was interesting
• Not too dark or graphic, minimal spice
• Heavy dialogue that felt more like reading a script
• Characters were a bit flat
• The mmc used the “sweetheart” excessively. It was distracting.
Overall it’s good if you’re looking for a quick and fun read.
Cordelia, Cassie and Callie are sisters who come from generations of witches. Each wields her own strong and unique magic. We see them navigating the grief of losing their mom, dealing with their different personalities, and fighting off demons that invade their home. All while trying to understand and prepare for the battle that could cost them their lives.
✨
• 3 sisters fighting demons and living together,
• Strong feminine energy
• Premise of the story was interesting
• Not too dark or graphic, minimal spice
• Heavy dialogue that felt more like reading a script
• Characters were a bit flat
• The mmc used the “sweetheart” excessively. It was distracting.
Overall it’s good if you’re looking for a quick and fun read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the NetGalley and Victory Editing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book had everything that would usually capture my attention: sisters who are witches, magic, demons, an underworld... Usually, I would be more than thrilled to read something like this. I thought it would have vibes similar to Charmed, and it did. However, this book wasn't for me. I think this book could be so much more, it had the potential.
The story revolves around a family of witches, a group of three sisters who have recently lost their mother who "sacrificed" herself because she knew that something was coming and they were the chosen ones to defeat whatever this sinister danger is lurking. This book might be for you if you don't mind repetition and need something simple with not a whole lot going on or if you like books that feel like groundhog day.
But unfortunately, I was unable to finish this. I DNF'ed at 60% because of many things:
The many, many typos, grammatical errors, spelling errors, wrong words used... It feels like I'm reading a rough draft of a book. In the prologue alone, I noticed a number of mistakes. (I know it's difficult as an author, I know I'm not perfect but if a book is being published, I feel like this should be a bare minimum). One or two, I could let it slide but this was too much.
Additionally, there was a whole lot of... nothing happening for the most part. It was overly repetitive. The only places the characters were mostly in were their home, occasionally the magic library, or some form of bar. The world is a massive place, there are so many places you could choose from?
The characters were lacking in personality. I feel like you could substitute any one of their names and it would be the same person. There is also a part where one of the girls is following her sister around a hospital while she is dealing with her patients and that just... would never happen. Patient confidentiality and all. I don't think the patients would like the healthcare professional's sister tagging along as they talk about their health issues/get treated.
Gideon was just... there. His only purpose was to be the MMC. There was nothing about him, he was just there? And apparently saying darling and love instantly makes someone British which....ok. But he doesn't have any reason for existing up until this point other than to hit on Cordelia constantly and say "darling" in every line and be saying things like "I know you" after like knowing someone for not very long at all, acting like they're besties.
Moreover, the dialogue was so... dry. Every joke was the same in a different font. Most conversations went like this:
“wow you’re so __”
“No I’m not.”
"Yes you are."
They laughed.
or
“your x of x is questionable”
“My x of x is the right one.”
But like... every. Single. Conversation. Just framed slightly differently but it's the same. It's monotonous, robotic and just painful for me to read.
I wish the author and publisher all the best for publication. I genuinely wanted to see how this would end but I physically can't force myself to finish this book when I'm not having a good time at all. Thank you for the ARC and again, best of luck with everything!
This book had everything that would usually capture my attention: sisters who are witches, magic, demons, an underworld... Usually, I would be more than thrilled to read something like this. I thought it would have vibes similar to Charmed, and it did. However, this book wasn't for me. I think this book could be so much more, it had the potential.
The story revolves around a family of witches, a group of three sisters who have recently lost their mother who "sacrificed" herself because she knew that something was coming and they were the chosen ones to defeat whatever this sinister danger is lurking. This book might be for you if you don't mind repetition and need something simple with not a whole lot going on or if you like books that feel like groundhog day.
But unfortunately, I was unable to finish this. I DNF'ed at 60% because of many things:
The many, many typos, grammatical errors, spelling errors, wrong words used... It feels like I'm reading a rough draft of a book. In the prologue alone, I noticed a number of mistakes. (I know it's difficult as an author, I know I'm not perfect but if a book is being published, I feel like this should be a bare minimum). One or two, I could let it slide but this was too much.
Additionally, there was a whole lot of... nothing happening for the most part. It was overly repetitive. The only places the characters were mostly in were their home, occasionally the magic library, or some form of bar. The world is a massive place, there are so many places you could choose from?
The characters were lacking in personality. I feel like you could substitute any one of their names and it would be the same person. There is also a part where one of the girls is following her sister around a hospital while she is dealing with her patients and that just... would never happen. Patient confidentiality and all. I don't think the patients would like the healthcare professional's sister tagging along as they talk about their health issues/get treated.
Gideon was just... there. His only purpose was to be the MMC. There was nothing about him, he was just there? And apparently saying darling and love instantly makes someone British which....ok. But he doesn't have any reason for existing up until this point other than to hit on Cordelia constantly and say "darling" in every line and be saying things like "I know you" after like knowing someone for not very long at all, acting like they're besties.
Moreover, the dialogue was so... dry. Every joke was the same in a different font. Most conversations went like this:
“wow you’re so __”
“No I’m not.”
"Yes you are."
They laughed.
or
“your x of x is questionable”
“My x of x is the right one.”
But like... every. Single. Conversation. Just framed slightly differently but it's the same. It's monotonous, robotic and just painful for me to read.
I wish the author and publisher all the best for publication. I genuinely wanted to see how this would end but I physically can't force myself to finish this book when I'm not having a good time at all. Thank you for the ARC and again, best of luck with everything!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I wanted to love this one so much because witches, powerful sisters, generational magic, sacrifice, and an impending battle with the underworld sounded completely up my alley. Unfortunately, The Chosen Ones never fully pulled me in the way I hoped it would.
I really enjoyed the foundation of the story, especially the focus on the Jimenez sisters and the history surrounding their family and magic. There are some genuinely interesting ideas here about destiny, grief, sisterhood, and carrying expectations that were placed on you long before you had any say in them.
Where I struggled most was with the execution. The pacing made it difficult for me to stay fully invested, and while there was a lot of worldbuilding and information being introduced, I still found myself wanting more depth and development in certain areas.
I also noticed consistent grammatical issues, shifts in tense, and some awkward or confusing word choices throughout. Normally I can overlook the occasional error, but these happened frequently enough that they repeatedly pulled me out of the story and made it harder to stay immersed.
There is definitely potential in this world, and I liked many of the concepts behind the magic and the sisters’ story. I just needed a tighter execution, another editing pass, and more time to truly connect with the characters and everything happening around them.
2.5 stars. A promising premise with some interesting ideas, but ultimately one that left me wanting more.
I really enjoyed the foundation of the story, especially the focus on the Jimenez sisters and the history surrounding their family and magic. There are some genuinely interesting ideas here about destiny, grief, sisterhood, and carrying expectations that were placed on you long before you had any say in them.
Where I struggled most was with the execution. The pacing made it difficult for me to stay fully invested, and while there was a lot of worldbuilding and information being introduced, I still found myself wanting more depth and development in certain areas.
I also noticed consistent grammatical issues, shifts in tense, and some awkward or confusing word choices throughout. Normally I can overlook the occasional error, but these happened frequently enough that they repeatedly pulled me out of the story and made it harder to stay immersed.
There is definitely potential in this world, and I liked many of the concepts behind the magic and the sisters’ story. I just needed a tighter execution, another editing pass, and more time to truly connect with the characters and everything happening around them.
2.5 stars. A promising premise with some interesting ideas, but ultimately one that left me wanting more.
Did Not Finish
August 24, 2026DNF at 26%.
I found the world to be too simplistic, with not enough immersive details to the magic system to allow me to visualize scenes in the way I’m certain the author originally intended. I wanted more detail; instead of enemies appearing out of nowhere with no real buildup. If there were more tension in the action scenes, I would have felt the same urgency as the characters. Additionally, although there was a meet-cute with the male lead, he came on too strong, asking too many personal questions of Cordelia at their first meeting that didn’t feel appropriate and appearing too much without proper grounding that it came off rather stalkerish to me. I think if toned down, I would have to like him more, but the enthusiasm turned me off and was almost theatrical. While not for me, others may enjoy reading an accessible fantasy with witches.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I found the world to be too simplistic, with not enough immersive details to the magic system to allow me to visualize scenes in the way I’m certain the author originally intended. I wanted more detail; instead of enemies appearing out of nowhere with no real buildup. If there were more tension in the action scenes, I would have felt the same urgency as the characters. Additionally, although there was a meet-cute with the male lead, he came on too strong, asking too many personal questions of Cordelia at their first meeting that didn’t feel appropriate and appearing too much without proper grounding that it came off rather stalkerish to me. I think if toned down, I would have to like him more, but the enthusiasm turned me off and was almost theatrical. While not for me, others may enjoy reading an accessible fantasy with witches.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had such high hopes for this book. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either, I just wanted more.
I enjoyed the general outline of the book but I feel like there were aspects that needed to be explained more, i.e. their mothers death. I feel like that had a significant role in what was playing out but was glossed over.
I feel like all of a sudden I was at the end of the book and the ending was rushed and I still had questions. Maybe there will be a second book and they will be wrapped up then.
I was fortunate enough to receive this as an ARC book from the author for my honest opinion.
I enjoyed the general outline of the book but I feel like there were aspects that needed to be explained more, i.e. their mothers death. I feel like that had a significant role in what was playing out but was glossed over.
I feel like all of a sudden I was at the end of the book and the ending was rushed and I still had questions. Maybe there will be a second book and they will be wrapped up then.
I was fortunate enough to receive this as an ARC book from the author for my honest opinion.
October 19, 2026
I received a complimentary ARC directly from the author for review consideration. This review reflects my honest opinions, and I received no compensation or incentives beyond the opportunity to read the book early.
I felt like this story started in season two of a show that I was not privy to or this part two of a book that I have not read yet. I read the synopsis and was excited that it was a bloodline out of my home state and it was following up to present tense, but I felt it skipped around so much. The book informed us it was about the siblings well it said daughters with a twin destiny and then we find out it is three sisters. We start off knowing nothing about the sisters really and then we realize the voice and POV changes and we only hear the story from Cordelia’s POV. Felt like we should have heard from all three siblings POV’s since it’s about them. We only occasionally figure out their occupations and ages but the book made it seem like time was subjective yet it was crucial according to what they were up against. They did as they pleased and barely worked lol 😂 and left work whenever they felt like it. A lot of the arguments, research, preparedness,and discoveries seemed liked never ending circular arguments. It dragged on without giving information. All the quests and questions led to more questions and in the end no answers were given; only a hard truth and a huge loss.
Gideons placement in Cordelia’s life was pushy and awkward and did not feel conventional and organic, but it worked for this storyline. Honestly, she did not even ask what he did for a living or enough questions about him to get so comfortable with him. He lived in a penthouse and was always at the library like how?! She never followed any of her gut instincts with Theresa or Gideon, and it was only so much I could take smh. Gideon did not open up about anything about himself, yet you fell in love with him and he was able to assist you with your powers, and you told him everything smfh. I had a feeling of who he was when he was evasive on the dad part from jump and how she notified his body language and facial expressions on certain things, but she kept living in lala land. Did anyone not find it odd that Theresa was just suddenly well knowledgeable in their family discussions and magically knew what books to look for?!How about suddenly Theresa talking to Gideon and calling him?! They felt thrown into the storyline and everyone in the book should have questioned it and not overlooked it.
Once they reached the door and it did not open, I wanted to close the book but seen only a few pages left and that absolutely pissed me off more lol. I felt emotions so that is what authors strive for, but I could not understand the plot and the reason forthis story and why we reached the end and were more confused as readers with no answers then the characters in the storyline. 😕😔😩 The last 10 pages were the most rushed and jumped to conclusion out of the entire book, but it spent more time with one-word dialogues between siblings 🫠. Would not recommend unfortunately but I always encourage everyone to formulate their own opinion on a book.
I felt like this story started in season two of a show that I was not privy to or this part two of a book that I have not read yet. I read the synopsis and was excited that it was a bloodline out of my home state and it was following up to present tense, but I felt it skipped around so much. The book informed us it was about the siblings well it said daughters with a twin destiny and then we find out it is three sisters. We start off knowing nothing about the sisters really and then we realize the voice and POV changes and we only hear the story from Cordelia’s POV. Felt like we should have heard from all three siblings POV’s since it’s about them. We only occasionally figure out their occupations and ages but the book made it seem like time was subjective yet it was crucial according to what they were up against. They did as they pleased and barely worked lol 😂 and left work whenever they felt like it. A lot of the arguments, research, preparedness,and discoveries seemed liked never ending circular arguments. It dragged on without giving information. All the quests and questions led to more questions and in the end no answers were given; only a hard truth and a huge loss.
Gideons placement in Cordelia’s life was pushy and awkward and did not feel conventional and organic, but it worked for this storyline. Honestly, she did not even ask what he did for a living or enough questions about him to get so comfortable with him. He lived in a penthouse and was always at the library like how?! She never followed any of her gut instincts with Theresa or Gideon, and it was only so much I could take smh. Gideon did not open up about anything about himself, yet you fell in love with him and he was able to assist you with your powers, and you told him everything smfh. I had a feeling of who he was when he was evasive on the dad part from jump and how she notified his body language and facial expressions on certain things, but she kept living in lala land. Did anyone not find it odd that Theresa was just suddenly well knowledgeable in their family discussions and magically knew what books to look for?!How about suddenly Theresa talking to Gideon and calling him?! They felt thrown into the storyline and everyone in the book should have questioned it and not overlooked it.
Once they reached the door and it did not open, I wanted to close the book but seen only a few pages left and that absolutely pissed me off more lol. I felt emotions so that is what authors strive for, but I could not understand the plot and the reason forthis story and why we reached the end and were more confused as readers with no answers then the characters in the storyline. 😕😔😩 The last 10 pages were the most rushed and jumped to conclusion out of the entire book, but it spent more time with one-word dialogues between siblings 🫠. Would not recommend unfortunately but I always encourage everyone to formulate their own opinion on a book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Jasmine Ahmad and NetGalley for allowing me to read this e-ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.
I was immediately drawn to The Chosen Ones because I love anything witchy. Three sisters, magic, demons, and an underworld sounded like the sort of combination I’d enjoy. The premise has plenty of potential, and I really liked the aesthetic too. The cover in particular is gorgeous.
Unfortunately, I struggled to settle into the writing. I noticed tense changes as early as page two, with sentences shifting between past and present tense, sometimes within the same section. I assumed the narration was intended to be in past tense, but the switches made that difficult to follow and repeatedly pulled me out of the story. There were moments where the narration moved between “look,” “spared,” and “spits” in the same passage, which made the tense concerns particularly noticeable.
The punctuation was a similar issue. Commas were sometimes missing where they seemed needed and appeared in places where they weren’t, and I noticed inconsistent use of the Oxford comma too. One list might include a comma before “and,” while another would leave it out. A handful of punctuation slips wouldn’t have bothered me, but there were enough of them on every page that I became increasingly aware of them while reading.
There were quite a few sentences that I found awkwardly worded as well, sometimes to the point where I had to stop and reread them to work out what was being said. With the tense and punctuation inconsistencies alongside them, the prose felt as though it needed another pass to smooth everything out.
Pacing was another area where I struggled. There were conversations that felt as though they could have been shortened or cut without losing anything important, particularly some of the more mundane exchanges. Not every conversation needs to happen on the page, especially when it isn't developing the characters or moving the plot forward. Trimming some of those moments could have given the more important scenes a little more room to breathe.
I kept reading because I wanted to see whether the story would eventually pull me in, getting to around 70% before accepting that my experience probably wasn't going to change. I was still finding myself distracted by the same issues by that point.
The premise remains the strongest part for me. The story has plenty of interesting material to work with. I just found that the writing and pacing made it difficult for those elements to have the impact they could have had.
I think more editing is required, particularly focusing on tense consistency, punctuation, sentence structure, and pacing, could make a real difference. I hope the feedback is taken in the spirit it's intended, because this is an interesting premise, and I'd love to see the story reach the level the idea suggests it could.
I was immediately drawn to The Chosen Ones because I love anything witchy. Three sisters, magic, demons, and an underworld sounded like the sort of combination I’d enjoy. The premise has plenty of potential, and I really liked the aesthetic too. The cover in particular is gorgeous.
Unfortunately, I struggled to settle into the writing. I noticed tense changes as early as page two, with sentences shifting between past and present tense, sometimes within the same section. I assumed the narration was intended to be in past tense, but the switches made that difficult to follow and repeatedly pulled me out of the story. There were moments where the narration moved between “look,” “spared,” and “spits” in the same passage, which made the tense concerns particularly noticeable.
The punctuation was a similar issue. Commas were sometimes missing where they seemed needed and appeared in places where they weren’t, and I noticed inconsistent use of the Oxford comma too. One list might include a comma before “and,” while another would leave it out. A handful of punctuation slips wouldn’t have bothered me, but there were enough of them on every page that I became increasingly aware of them while reading.
There were quite a few sentences that I found awkwardly worded as well, sometimes to the point where I had to stop and reread them to work out what was being said. With the tense and punctuation inconsistencies alongside them, the prose felt as though it needed another pass to smooth everything out.
Pacing was another area where I struggled. There were conversations that felt as though they could have been shortened or cut without losing anything important, particularly some of the more mundane exchanges. Not every conversation needs to happen on the page, especially when it isn't developing the characters or moving the plot forward. Trimming some of those moments could have given the more important scenes a little more room to breathe.
I kept reading because I wanted to see whether the story would eventually pull me in, getting to around 70% before accepting that my experience probably wasn't going to change. I was still finding myself distracted by the same issues by that point.
The premise remains the strongest part for me. The story has plenty of interesting material to work with. I just found that the writing and pacing made it difficult for those elements to have the impact they could have had.
I think more editing is required, particularly focusing on tense consistency, punctuation, sentence structure, and pacing, could make a real difference. I hope the feedback is taken in the spirit it's intended, because this is an interesting premise, and I'd love to see the story reach the level the idea suggests it could.
October 7, 2026
Thank you to Jasmine Ahmad for an ARC Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Fantasy is not a genre I find myself consistently indulging in. Being a fan of magical realism due to a past filled with Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Vampire Diaries meant this book was a perfect fit for me. And I finished this book in one day, so clearly it was enjoyable.
The magic in this book felt easy to grasp and jump into-while a bit inconsistent at times (witches playing with a Ouija board and not signing off properly but it doesn't come up again as an issue). I didn't feel lost in the lore or the magic cannon, which I really appreciate when getting into fantasy novels.
Cordelia, Cassandra and Calliope Jimenez are The Chosen Ones. But when their mother dies to fulfill a step in the prophecy only they will be able to save the world from, they're left scrambling to figure out what's coming and what they can do to stop it and what their ancestors have been hiding for generations. The sisterly relationship that unfolds on the pages is perfectly encapsulated by their group chat name: Chaos Coven. Calliope: oldest, the mother hen, constantly fixing everything through the Tea Trenches (girl, same), Cordelia: middle, the worrier, the one trying to hold it all together at all times at her own expense, and Cassandra: youngest, the dreamer, the lover girl, unrestrained and turbulent. They bicker, they goof around, and they love each other hard.
The book is set through the viewpoint of Cordelia, who was informed by her mother that she had to be the one to hold the family together through this battle. Cordelia I found to be a bit immature and bratty at first but I found that she became a lot more likable and balanced when her love interest Gideon came into the picture. I won't say a lot-but he's from London, a flirty king, 6'7"... yep, and so patient it makes me melt. With him giving her the token nicknames of "little terror" and "darling" I was a lost cause. The sex scenes were infuriatingly rushed though. Definitely kept me wanting more than I was getting. I mean sex in a magical library... dedicate more pages to that PLEASE.
The ending definitely left me being like "no...no that can't be the end of the book... nooooo" I'm going to need answers and I need them fast. I will definitely be waiting for the next book... impatiently. If you love a cozy magical realism read that's perfectly set in rainy Seattle during All Hallows Eve, this book is just what you need.
Quotes:
"the smell of worn books, my favorite."
"'I don't know how to stand here and pretend Idon't want you.'"
"'If I have a purpose beyond the one I was born into, I believe it is this: to love you.'"
Fantasy is not a genre I find myself consistently indulging in. Being a fan of magical realism due to a past filled with Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Vampire Diaries meant this book was a perfect fit for me. And I finished this book in one day, so clearly it was enjoyable.
The magic in this book felt easy to grasp and jump into-while a bit inconsistent at times (witches playing with a Ouija board and not signing off properly but it doesn't come up again as an issue). I didn't feel lost in the lore or the magic cannon, which I really appreciate when getting into fantasy novels.
Cordelia, Cassandra and Calliope Jimenez are The Chosen Ones. But when their mother dies to fulfill a step in the prophecy only they will be able to save the world from, they're left scrambling to figure out what's coming and what they can do to stop it and what their ancestors have been hiding for generations. The sisterly relationship that unfolds on the pages is perfectly encapsulated by their group chat name: Chaos Coven. Calliope: oldest, the mother hen, constantly fixing everything through the Tea Trenches (girl, same), Cordelia: middle, the worrier, the one trying to hold it all together at all times at her own expense, and Cassandra: youngest, the dreamer, the lover girl, unrestrained and turbulent. They bicker, they goof around, and they love each other hard.
The book is set through the viewpoint of Cordelia, who was informed by her mother that she had to be the one to hold the family together through this battle. Cordelia I found to be a bit immature and bratty at first but I found that she became a lot more likable and balanced when her love interest Gideon came into the picture. I won't say a lot-but he's from London, a flirty king, 6'7"... yep, and so patient it makes me melt. With him giving her the token nicknames of "little terror" and "darling" I was a lost cause. The sex scenes were infuriatingly rushed though. Definitely kept me wanting more than I was getting. I mean sex in a magical library... dedicate more pages to that PLEASE.
The ending definitely left me being like "no...no that can't be the end of the book... nooooo" I'm going to need answers and I need them fast. I will definitely be waiting for the next book... impatiently. If you love a cozy magical realism read that's perfectly set in rainy Seattle during All Hallows Eve, this book is just what you need.
Quotes:
"the smell of worn books, my favorite."
"'I don't know how to stand here and pretend Idon't want you.'"
"'If I have a purpose beyond the one I was born into, I believe it is this: to love you.'"
October 21, 2026
Think Charmed with a little more modern-day sass and a whole lot of sister drama! I received this this ARC from Netgalley and it was a good easy spooky October read, but I think the high school drama vibes and constant sister bickering just weren't my speed.
The story follows Cordelia, Callie, and Cassie, three sisters from a long line of witches dealing with the loss of their mother after she sacrificed herself to save them. I really liked the premise, the magic, and the family dynamics, but I wish we had gotten more depth and explanations along the way. The beginning was a little confusing, but things started coming together and getting more interesting as I kept reading.
My biggest struggle was honestly the first 60% of the book. Between the sisters constantly arguing over everyday things and literally jumping up and down screaming because one of them kissed a guy they already suspected she liked, it sometimes felt more like teenage drama than three witches trying to save witchkind. I understand wanting to show a realistic sisterly relationship, but some of their reactions felt a little immature considering how high the stakes were supposed to be.
The romance also felt a little rushed and underdeveloped. I wish there had been more buildup, tension, or meaningful moments to make the connection feel more natural. It seemed like the relationship progressed without enough happening to really get me invested. And Gideon calling Cordelia "darling" every other sentence was honestly driving me crazy!
I also struggled with the worldbuilding at times. I loved the idea of the prophecy and the sisters' magical bloodline, but I never fully understood why these three young women were the ones destined to save all of witchkind. With such a major sacrifice from their mother and so much supposedly at stake, I wanted more emotional depth and explanation behind everything. Some of the dialogue felt repetitive, and the pacing was uneven, with certain moments dragging while others seemed to happen too quickly.
I know there's a second book coming, so hopefully we'll get more answers and character development as the series continues.
Overall, I enjoyed the themes of sisterhood, found family, grief, and fate, and I think the story has a lot of potential. It definitely grew on me toward the end, but I wish we'd spent less time on the petty arguments and more time exploring the magic, the romance, and the bigger story. There were just too many unanswered questions and not quite enough depth for me to feel fully invested.
The story follows Cordelia, Callie, and Cassie, three sisters from a long line of witches dealing with the loss of their mother after she sacrificed herself to save them. I really liked the premise, the magic, and the family dynamics, but I wish we had gotten more depth and explanations along the way. The beginning was a little confusing, but things started coming together and getting more interesting as I kept reading.
My biggest struggle was honestly the first 60% of the book. Between the sisters constantly arguing over everyday things and literally jumping up and down screaming because one of them kissed a guy they already suspected she liked, it sometimes felt more like teenage drama than three witches trying to save witchkind. I understand wanting to show a realistic sisterly relationship, but some of their reactions felt a little immature considering how high the stakes were supposed to be.
The romance also felt a little rushed and underdeveloped. I wish there had been more buildup, tension, or meaningful moments to make the connection feel more natural. It seemed like the relationship progressed without enough happening to really get me invested. And Gideon calling Cordelia "darling" every other sentence was honestly driving me crazy!
I also struggled with the worldbuilding at times. I loved the idea of the prophecy and the sisters' magical bloodline, but I never fully understood why these three young women were the ones destined to save all of witchkind. With such a major sacrifice from their mother and so much supposedly at stake, I wanted more emotional depth and explanation behind everything. Some of the dialogue felt repetitive, and the pacing was uneven, with certain moments dragging while others seemed to happen too quickly.
I know there's a second book coming, so hopefully we'll get more answers and character development as the series continues.
Overall, I enjoyed the themes of sisterhood, found family, grief, and fate, and I think the story has a lot of potential. It definitely grew on me toward the end, but I wish we'd spent less time on the petty arguments and more time exploring the magic, the romance, and the bigger story. There were just too many unanswered questions and not quite enough depth for me to feel fully invested.
August 26, 2026
This is based off an advanced readers copy.
This was a 2.5 for me. It was not bad by all means. I just had some issues that frustrated me while reading. First for anyone that enjoyed a certain tv show in the 90s about 3 witches, this will definitely give you some nostalgia. 3 sister witches, all names starting with a “c”, who are the predestined “chosen ones” and are set to fight the almighty source of evil. Ringing any bells. They even all live together, and have very similar personality traits, with the mediator that bakes and does potions, the prideful one that thinks she has to do everything, and the baby of the group who is flirtatious and known to be impulsive. Now as being a resounding fan of the tv show I did enjoy some of the tie ins but also couldn’t help myself from constantly comparing it as well. I wanted to fall in love with this book, but there were some issues that caused my lower rating.
- Consistency throughout the book. There were moments like she goes to a penthouse and steps off the elevator into the house. The next visit she knocks on a door. The first time the main charter meets the main male character she tells him all about her dad. Later on they meet again and she explains it again. It broke the story for me.
- Charters. We’re are shown very early on some of their surface level tendencies. Other than those first interactions everything else felt very superficial. I just didn’t fall in love with them. Really any of them, so when the twist hit at the end, it didn’t surprise or hit me like it should. Cordelia the main female I found actually annoying at times - with her either going in power witch mode or moving to the complete opposite side of the spectrum in pure sloth mode. And for being a therapist she is absolutely horrible at reading herself or being self aware.
- the witch hunt. Much of the book simply moved for moment to moment for me, it didn’t immerse you like I hoped it would. You simply followed the trail of events. And one of those events was so lack luster. A night to hunt demon. Except they go out and they vanquish a whole one demon. Like for the building up and the tension they built around the night it fell flat.
Overall, I personally will not be continuing the story.
This was a 2.5 for me. It was not bad by all means. I just had some issues that frustrated me while reading. First for anyone that enjoyed a certain tv show in the 90s about 3 witches, this will definitely give you some nostalgia. 3 sister witches, all names starting with a “c”, who are the predestined “chosen ones” and are set to fight the almighty source of evil. Ringing any bells. They even all live together, and have very similar personality traits, with the mediator that bakes and does potions, the prideful one that thinks she has to do everything, and the baby of the group who is flirtatious and known to be impulsive. Now as being a resounding fan of the tv show I did enjoy some of the tie ins but also couldn’t help myself from constantly comparing it as well. I wanted to fall in love with this book, but there were some issues that caused my lower rating.
- Consistency throughout the book. There were moments like she goes to a penthouse and steps off the elevator into the house. The next visit she knocks on a door. The first time the main charter meets the main male character she tells him all about her dad. Later on they meet again and she explains it again. It broke the story for me.
- Charters. We’re are shown very early on some of their surface level tendencies. Other than those first interactions everything else felt very superficial. I just didn’t fall in love with them. Really any of them, so when the twist hit at the end, it didn’t surprise or hit me like it should. Cordelia the main female I found actually annoying at times - with her either going in power witch mode or moving to the complete opposite side of the spectrum in pure sloth mode. And for being a therapist she is absolutely horrible at reading herself or being self aware.
- the witch hunt. Much of the book simply moved for moment to moment for me, it didn’t immerse you like I hoped it would. You simply followed the trail of events. And one of those events was so lack luster. A night to hunt demon. Except they go out and they vanquish a whole one demon. Like for the building up and the tension they built around the night it fell flat.
Overall, I personally will not be continuing the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 21, 2026
Why do I always choose fantasy books that are part of a series with cliffhanger endings?
The Chosen Ones is the first book in the Bloodline Prophecy series by Jasmine Ahmad. It follows Cordelia, Callie, and Cassie, three sisters from a long line of witches who are struggling with the recent loss of their mother after she sacrificed herself for them. Unfortunately, that part of the story didn't feel fully explained, so I'm hoping future books provide more details.
Throughout the novel, the sisters are constantly fighting demons, whether in their home or during a Halloween outing at a bar. However, I never fully understood why these attacks were happening. Likewise, the explanation for why they are "the chosen ones" felt incomplete, though I assume those answers will come in later installments.
What I did enjoy was how much the story reminded me of a book version of Charmed. It has powerful sisters, witches, demons, sacrifices, magic, and plenty of supernatural drama. The banter between the sisters was one of the highlights for me, and I found myself laughing out loud several times.
The story is told from the perspective of Cordelia, the middle sister, who often takes on the responsibilities and stress you'd normally expect from the eldest sibling. Along the way, she meets Gideon, a warlock who helps her unravel the prophecy that could determine the fate of all witches.
The foundation of the worldbuilding is definitely there, with strong themes of sisterhood, family, found family, grief, destiny, and fate. However, the pacing was uneven at times, with some repetitive moments and an overuse of Gideon calling Cordelia "darling." In addition, the plot left more unanswered questions than I would have expected, even for the first book in a series.
Despite those issues, it was a quick and entertaining read. I'm still interested in continuing the series to get the answers that this book left unresolved.
The Chosen Ones is the first book in the Bloodline Prophecy series by Jasmine Ahmad. It follows Cordelia, Callie, and Cassie, three sisters from a long line of witches who are struggling with the recent loss of their mother after she sacrificed herself for them. Unfortunately, that part of the story didn't feel fully explained, so I'm hoping future books provide more details.
Throughout the novel, the sisters are constantly fighting demons, whether in their home or during a Halloween outing at a bar. However, I never fully understood why these attacks were happening. Likewise, the explanation for why they are "the chosen ones" felt incomplete, though I assume those answers will come in later installments.
What I did enjoy was how much the story reminded me of a book version of Charmed. It has powerful sisters, witches, demons, sacrifices, magic, and plenty of supernatural drama. The banter between the sisters was one of the highlights for me, and I found myself laughing out loud several times.
The story is told from the perspective of Cordelia, the middle sister, who often takes on the responsibilities and stress you'd normally expect from the eldest sibling. Along the way, she meets Gideon, a warlock who helps her unravel the prophecy that could determine the fate of all witches.
The foundation of the worldbuilding is definitely there, with strong themes of sisterhood, family, found family, grief, destiny, and fate. However, the pacing was uneven at times, with some repetitive moments and an overuse of Gideon calling Cordelia "darling." In addition, the plot left more unanswered questions than I would have expected, even for the first book in a series.
Despite those issues, it was a quick and entertaining read. I'm still interested in continuing the series to get the answers that this book left unresolved.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Plot and Vibe Summary
Following a devastating sacrifice made by Carmen Jimenez to safeguard all of witchkind, the narrative follows her twin daughters as they navigate the heavy burden of their inheritance. They must learn to wield an incredibly volatile, dangerous brand of magic to neutralize a looming threat rising straight from the underworld. The overall vibe of the book is dark, intense, and deeply atmospheric, balancing a slow burn romantic tension with structural fantasy stakes and complex underground politics.
What I Liked
The focus on sisterhood is deeply resonant, offering a realistic, beautifully written sibling dynamic that anchors the high stakes fantasy elements.
The magic system feels fresh, dangerous, and carries real consequences for the characters who dare to use it.
The slow burn tension is exceptionally executed, creating incredible romantic chemistry that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
The morally gray choices made by the main characters add a layer of complexity that elevates the entire plot.
What I Didn't Like
The world building feels a little dense right at the start, which requires some patience before the pacing truly finds its stride.
Final Thoughts
This book is an absolute masterpiece for fans of urban fantasy and slow burn romance. The rich character development, high stakes narrative, and alluring romantic conflict make it a standout debut that leaves you desperate for the next installment.
Tropes
Hidden magic world
Morally gray characters
Slow burn romance
Prophecy narrative
Found family and sisterhood
Spice Level
Low to medium slow burn tension with explicit open door scenes later on
Trigger Warnings
Parental death and sacrifice
Violence and fantasy warfare
Themes of grief and loss
Thanks to the author for sending an ARC or advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Following a devastating sacrifice made by Carmen Jimenez to safeguard all of witchkind, the narrative follows her twin daughters as they navigate the heavy burden of their inheritance. They must learn to wield an incredibly volatile, dangerous brand of magic to neutralize a looming threat rising straight from the underworld. The overall vibe of the book is dark, intense, and deeply atmospheric, balancing a slow burn romantic tension with structural fantasy stakes and complex underground politics.
What I Liked
The focus on sisterhood is deeply resonant, offering a realistic, beautifully written sibling dynamic that anchors the high stakes fantasy elements.
The magic system feels fresh, dangerous, and carries real consequences for the characters who dare to use it.
The slow burn tension is exceptionally executed, creating incredible romantic chemistry that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
The morally gray choices made by the main characters add a layer of complexity that elevates the entire plot.
What I Didn't Like
The world building feels a little dense right at the start, which requires some patience before the pacing truly finds its stride.
Final Thoughts
This book is an absolute masterpiece for fans of urban fantasy and slow burn romance. The rich character development, high stakes narrative, and alluring romantic conflict make it a standout debut that leaves you desperate for the next installment.
Tropes
Hidden magic world
Morally gray characters
Slow burn romance
Prophecy narrative
Found family and sisterhood
Spice Level
Low to medium slow burn tension with explicit open door scenes later on
Trigger Warnings
Parental death and sacrifice
Violence and fantasy warfare
Themes of grief and loss
Thanks to the author for sending an ARC or advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Advanced Reader Copy Review
I was giving an advanced reader copy by the author. I am giving this honest review because I want to.
As an avid Charmed tv show watcher, I immediately liked how the sound of this story: sisters, witches, a magical book, and fighting demons!
I'm in!!
You get ancestral magic, sisterhood, curses, mystery, heartbreak, betrayal, hot mysterious witch MMC, training powers, witty banter and dialog, and loss of a loved one/grief.
One or two plot holes that confused me or took me out of the story for a bit. But did it stop me!? No.
Like the sister being a therapist while not being emotionally self aware 🤔 or other aware was an awkward character development. Almost like the eldest was the therapist, and the middle had a different profession.
The spicy scene dialog was uncomfortable for me. Not because I am uncomfortable with spice, but because it felt cringe. I hate using cringe, but I can't think of a different one at the moment so it'll do. It was like every spice line you can think of thrown into the scene and didn't feel authentic.
There was also some arguments between the sisters that slowed the momentum of the story down and wasn't needed for the growth of the story or characters.
Cliffhanger ending, a twist I saw coming, and one not so much but kinda. Adhd, baby!
I am looking forward to book two. I want more of Gideon and Cordelia. I need to know what happens next!
I was giving an advanced reader copy by the author. I am giving this honest review because I want to.
As an avid Charmed tv show watcher, I immediately liked how the sound of this story: sisters, witches, a magical book, and fighting demons!
I'm in!!
You get ancestral magic, sisterhood, curses, mystery, heartbreak, betrayal, hot mysterious witch MMC, training powers, witty banter and dialog, and loss of a loved one/grief.
One or two plot holes that confused me or took me out of the story for a bit. But did it stop me!? No.
Like the sister being a therapist while not being emotionally self aware 🤔 or other aware was an awkward character development. Almost like the eldest was the therapist, and the middle had a different profession.
The spicy scene dialog was uncomfortable for me. Not because I am uncomfortable with spice, but because it felt cringe. I hate using cringe, but I can't think of a different one at the moment so it'll do. It was like every spice line you can think of thrown into the scene and didn't feel authentic.
There was also some arguments between the sisters that slowed the momentum of the story down and wasn't needed for the growth of the story or characters.
Cliffhanger ending, a twist I saw coming, and one not so much but kinda. Adhd, baby!
I am looking forward to book two. I want more of Gideon and Cordelia. I need to know what happens next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an ARC copy of this book.
The positives- the mmc, Gideon, is a super tall shadow daddy. There is a spicy scene in a magical library. That was cool.
The rest of it just didn’t hit for me. The main characters are three sisters who are born into a family dynasty of witches, but they are “the chosen ones” for some reason. They fight demons. Their dynamic actually annoyed me. Their interactions were so repetitive. In fact, there is a LOT of repetition in this story. The mmf, Cordelia, tells Gideon about her father twice, in two different scenes. Her friend Theresa, who inexplicably knows more about witch lore than her actual witch friends, keeps showing up with sack-fulls of more ancient witch texts for days and days. Gideon calls Cordelia “darling” in like every sentence.
Cordelia is actually awful. She acts as the martyr of her family. She almost leaves a planned meetup with Gideon because he is THREE MINUTES late. I don’t know what this man sees in her. One scene that stuck out as weird to me is when she is bored so she is somehow able to follow her nurse sister around the hospital for 2 hours while she is seeing patients. That isn’t a thing.
Overall, I didn’t grow to care about the characters in this story. I won’t be reading the next installment of this series.
The positives- the mmc, Gideon, is a super tall shadow daddy. There is a spicy scene in a magical library. That was cool.
The rest of it just didn’t hit for me. The main characters are three sisters who are born into a family dynasty of witches, but they are “the chosen ones” for some reason. They fight demons. Their dynamic actually annoyed me. Their interactions were so repetitive. In fact, there is a LOT of repetition in this story. The mmf, Cordelia, tells Gideon about her father twice, in two different scenes. Her friend Theresa, who inexplicably knows more about witch lore than her actual witch friends, keeps showing up with sack-fulls of more ancient witch texts for days and days. Gideon calls Cordelia “darling” in like every sentence.
Cordelia is actually awful. She acts as the martyr of her family. She almost leaves a planned meetup with Gideon because he is THREE MINUTES late. I don’t know what this man sees in her. One scene that stuck out as weird to me is when she is bored so she is somehow able to follow her nurse sister around the hospital for 2 hours while she is seeing patients. That isn’t a thing.
Overall, I didn’t grow to care about the characters in this story. I won’t be reading the next installment of this series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ ARC Review ✨
Thank you to Jasmine Ahmad and Untold Stories for the ARC.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this as Jasmine Ahmad is a new-to-me author, but I was definitely down for a dark romantasy with magic. Unfortunately, this one fell a little flat for me.
I was incredibly interested in the story of the main girls and their bloodline, the quests they go through to keep their lineage protected, and finding answers as to why they have to. That part of the story really pulled me in and had me wanting to know more. However, the romance fell flat for me. I didn’t really see the yearning or build-up between Gideon and Cordelia, so when they suddenly started becoming romantic, it felt like it came out of nowhere.
There also felt like there were quite a few loopholes and unanswered questions left throughout the story, especially when it came to Alaric, certain details surrounding Theresa, and some of the other elements of the plot. The cliffhanger ending also makes me assume there will be another book, so hopefully some of those questions will be answered there.
Ultimately, I think I would have rated this book higher if it wasn’t marketed as a romantasy. The fantasy and magic aspects had me interested, but because the romance felt lacking for me, it didn’t quite deliver what I was hoping for from the genre.
Thank you to Jasmine Ahmad and Untold Stories for the ARC.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this as Jasmine Ahmad is a new-to-me author, but I was definitely down for a dark romantasy with magic. Unfortunately, this one fell a little flat for me.
I was incredibly interested in the story of the main girls and their bloodline, the quests they go through to keep their lineage protected, and finding answers as to why they have to. That part of the story really pulled me in and had me wanting to know more. However, the romance fell flat for me. I didn’t really see the yearning or build-up between Gideon and Cordelia, so when they suddenly started becoming romantic, it felt like it came out of nowhere.
There also felt like there were quite a few loopholes and unanswered questions left throughout the story, especially when it came to Alaric, certain details surrounding Theresa, and some of the other elements of the plot. The cliffhanger ending also makes me assume there will be another book, so hopefully some of those questions will be answered there.
Ultimately, I think I would have rated this book higher if it wasn’t marketed as a romantasy. The fantasy and magic aspects had me interested, but because the romance felt lacking for me, it didn’t quite deliver what I was hoping for from the genre.
October 22, 2026
This book is extremely hard to get through. The story itself is really good, but the way its written needs some help. I can tell the author is very detailed driven but there were so many words but not enough story. Firstly, the names for the sister need to be different. Due to being almost exactly the same, it tends to get confusing as to what sister is saying or doing what. Cordelia is cute... Cassie and Callie need to change. (I think thats the seconds sisters name.. it kept blending into one character to me.)
Within the first couple chapters. It mentions their mom dying three weeks ago.. but no where did it really explain how... nor did it explain the sisters didnt understand how she died but wanted to find out. It just started with mom died 3 weeks ago.
All of the sentences seems really tight and kind of choppy.. there isnt much feelings in the actual reading. It kept me awake at night coming up with thoughts on how it could be slightly re-worded.
The good parts are, I love the banter between the sisters. They are almost like real sisters, teasing eachother or making eachother mad. I could see with some adjustments to the wording that their dynamic could be far stronger. I just love the idea that these three sisters, decendets of a witch from Salem, are the ones chosen from prophecy to battle to save all of witch kind.
Within the first couple chapters. It mentions their mom dying three weeks ago.. but no where did it really explain how... nor did it explain the sisters didnt understand how she died but wanted to find out. It just started with mom died 3 weeks ago.
All of the sentences seems really tight and kind of choppy.. there isnt much feelings in the actual reading. It kept me awake at night coming up with thoughts on how it could be slightly re-worded.
The good parts are, I love the banter between the sisters. They are almost like real sisters, teasing eachother or making eachother mad. I could see with some adjustments to the wording that their dynamic could be far stronger. I just love the idea that these three sisters, decendets of a witch from Salem, are the ones chosen from prophecy to battle to save all of witch kind.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4 ⭐️
Oh, how I much ADORE Jasmine’s writing! In The Chosen Ones, we follow three sisters, Cordelia, Cassie, and Callie. From the moment they are born, they are defined as the Chosen Ones and have had to face uncertainty all their lives. All three of them are grieving the loss of their mother, who sacrificed herself to protect witches, leaving the three sisters to grieve while also having so many unanswered questions.
We follow Cordelia, the oldest sister, who finds herself feeling protective and overly responsible for her two younger sisters. Over time, she eventually realizes that she has to allow them to have power and independence in their own decisions.
The three sisters are immediately faced with demons who are trying to harm them, while also having to face a terrible prophecy about a powerful demon who is hunting them down and trying to kill them. We see the three sisters grow into their powers while also having to be cautious about who they trust.
Don’t get me started on the ending! I could sense the betrayal coming and even made my own predictions, but I was definitely surprised! Jasmine, please don’t play with my HEART!! I can’t wait to see what comes next for the Jimenez sisters!!
Thank you so much to Victory Editing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC!
Oh, how I much ADORE Jasmine’s writing! In The Chosen Ones, we follow three sisters, Cordelia, Cassie, and Callie. From the moment they are born, they are defined as the Chosen Ones and have had to face uncertainty all their lives. All three of them are grieving the loss of their mother, who sacrificed herself to protect witches, leaving the three sisters to grieve while also having so many unanswered questions.
We follow Cordelia, the oldest sister, who finds herself feeling protective and overly responsible for her two younger sisters. Over time, she eventually realizes that she has to allow them to have power and independence in their own decisions.
The three sisters are immediately faced with demons who are trying to harm them, while also having to face a terrible prophecy about a powerful demon who is hunting them down and trying to kill them. We see the three sisters grow into their powers while also having to be cautious about who they trust.
Don’t get me started on the ending! I could sense the betrayal coming and even made my own predictions, but I was definitely surprised! Jasmine, please don’t play with my HEART!! I can’t wait to see what comes next for the Jimenez sisters!!
Thank you so much to Victory Editing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the eARC of this book!
I loved the Charmed/Practical Magic vibes and I think as a reader I was leaning into that nostalgia as I read and tried to connect with the writing. The story was fast paced and started with their mother’s death off-page, and right away the Jimenez sisters began to face an action packed adventure. The sisters’ dynamic felt very genuine and the displays of sisterhood and magic was so fun to read. The magic and world building was also easy to understand and follow along with.
The romance felt a little off to me, and right off the bat with their first meeting in the library, I didn’t really get that pull or investment into their relationship. That being said I love a down bad, yearning man and Gideon definitely delivered in some scenes. Some of Cordelia’s inner monologue/reasoning didn’t resonate with me, which made the story a bit harder to get into. I also felt there were a lot of inconsistencies within the storyline but overall, the vibes and atmosphere of this book were very entertaining. I’m interested to see what the author does with the rest of the series!
I loved the Charmed/Practical Magic vibes and I think as a reader I was leaning into that nostalgia as I read and tried to connect with the writing. The story was fast paced and started with their mother’s death off-page, and right away the Jimenez sisters began to face an action packed adventure. The sisters’ dynamic felt very genuine and the displays of sisterhood and magic was so fun to read. The magic and world building was also easy to understand and follow along with.
The romance felt a little off to me, and right off the bat with their first meeting in the library, I didn’t really get that pull or investment into their relationship. That being said I love a down bad, yearning man and Gideon definitely delivered in some scenes. Some of Cordelia’s inner monologue/reasoning didn’t resonate with me, which made the story a bit harder to get into. I also felt there were a lot of inconsistencies within the storyline but overall, the vibes and atmosphere of this book were very entertaining. I’m interested to see what the author does with the rest of the series!
September 14, 2026
✨ ARC Review ✨
I received this ARC through the author, and let me just say… witches + demons? It’s an automatic win for me. 🧙🏻♀️😈🖤
While this was definitely a slow burn, the connection between Gideon and Cordie was so good. Their chemistry and the way their relationship developed had me completely intrigued. I honestly couldn’t put this book down! 👀📖
There were definitely a few parts where I got a little scared (LOL) .. when they was playing the board game. let’s just say I was 👀😳. It probably didn’t help that I was reading this at night, and now it’s literally midnight while I’m writing this review. 😂 I kept thinking I was hearing things! 🫣🤣
I’m already looking forward to Book 2 because I have SO many questions. I need to know who’s who, what’s really going on, and I’m definitely hoping for a redemption chapter! 👀
I also want to add that I loved the sisterly bond and banter. Made me wish I had two sisters of my own. 🥹❤️
Overall, I was completely invested and I NEED to know what happens next! Bring on Book 2! 🔥📚✨
I received this ARC through the author, and let me just say… witches + demons? It’s an automatic win for me. 🧙🏻♀️😈🖤
While this was definitely a slow burn, the connection between Gideon and Cordie was so good. Their chemistry and the way their relationship developed had me completely intrigued. I honestly couldn’t put this book down! 👀📖
There were definitely a few parts where I got a little scared (LOL) .. when they was playing the board game. let’s just say I was 👀😳. It probably didn’t help that I was reading this at night, and now it’s literally midnight while I’m writing this review. 😂 I kept thinking I was hearing things! 🫣🤣
I’m already looking forward to Book 2 because I have SO many questions. I need to know who’s who, what’s really going on, and I’m definitely hoping for a redemption chapter! 👀
I also want to add that I loved the sisterly bond and banter. Made me wish I had two sisters of my own. 🥹❤️
Overall, I was completely invested and I NEED to know what happens next! Bring on Book 2! 🔥📚✨
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story follows three sisters who are basically born into the role of being the “Chosen Ones,” while also grieving their mother, learning more about their powers, and dealing with demons who very much want them dead.
The whole thing gave me strong early-Charmed energy — magical sisters, demons, family drama, mysterious men, prophecy, and lots of fast-moving supernatural chaos. That nostalgia was probably my favorite part of the book.
For me, though, it moved a little too quickly in places. I wanted more time to really get attached to the characters before the danger, romance, and bigger emotional moments started piling on. The romance especially went from 0 to 100 much faster than I usually prefer, because I am apparently incapable of enjoying anything without a ridiculous amount of yearning first. 😂
Still, this was a quick, fun paranormal fantasy, and I can absolutely see it working for readers who love magical sisterhood stories, demons, instant romance, and that slightly campy supernatural-TV vibe.
This story follows three sisters who are basically born into the role of being the “Chosen Ones,” while also grieving their mother, learning more about their powers, and dealing with demons who very much want them dead.
The whole thing gave me strong early-Charmed energy — magical sisters, demons, family drama, mysterious men, prophecy, and lots of fast-moving supernatural chaos. That nostalgia was probably my favorite part of the book.
For me, though, it moved a little too quickly in places. I wanted more time to really get attached to the characters before the danger, romance, and bigger emotional moments started piling on. The romance especially went from 0 to 100 much faster than I usually prefer, because I am apparently incapable of enjoying anything without a ridiculous amount of yearning first. 😂
Still, this was a quick, fun paranormal fantasy, and I can absolutely see it working for readers who love magical sisterhood stories, demons, instant romance, and that slightly campy supernatural-TV vibe.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. All opinions are my own.*
I really wanted to love this book. The premise sounded amazing, and I'm a sucker for a sisterly bond reminiscent of Charmed. However, the execution fell a little short of my expectations.
For starters, I found myself mixing up the sisters at times, as their names were extremely similar. And while Gideon is usually the kind of character I love, the constant use of "darling" eventually started to get on my nerves.
Since this isn't a standalone, I don't think the ending needed to feel so rushed. On top of that, the intentions of certain characters were painfully obvious from a mile away. The author practically spoon-fed us information about their behaviour, making it difficult not to see what was coming. As a result, the big twists didn't feel shocking at all.
All in all, this was a book with a promising premise (even if it wasn't entirely original) that unfortunately fell short in its execution.
I really wanted to love this book. The premise sounded amazing, and I'm a sucker for a sisterly bond reminiscent of Charmed. However, the execution fell a little short of my expectations.
For starters, I found myself mixing up the sisters at times, as their names were extremely similar. And while Gideon is usually the kind of character I love, the constant use of "darling" eventually started to get on my nerves.
Since this isn't a standalone, I don't think the ending needed to feel so rushed. On top of that, the intentions of certain characters were painfully obvious from a mile away. The author practically spoon-fed us information about their behaviour, making it difficult not to see what was coming. As a result, the big twists didn't feel shocking at all.
All in all, this was a book with a promising premise (even if it wasn't entirely original) that unfortunately fell short in its execution.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
My world has begun to orbit around you, Cordelia. Every choice I make, every path I take, somehow leads me back to you
Tropes : Slow Burn, Prophecy, Sisterhood, Witches & Demons
The Jimenez sisters have always been raised with the knowledge that a deadly prophecy meant they had to be ready to face the unimaginable head on. We are introduced to Callie a nature wielder /healer, Cordie water wielder /oracle & Cassie a fire wielder who live & love in Seattle, WA and must decode how to fight an evil which has ties to their own ancestors. With the recent loss of their mother, the sisters start to take every avenue available to them to arm themselves with knowledge. Cordie meets a wizard named Gideon (MMC) at the magic library which starts as a research buddy and blooms to something much, much more. This is an even paced, gothic toned book which is an easy read with one hell of a surprise in the end. If you enjoyed Charmed , sharp banter and complicated sister dynamics I highly recommend this book.
My world has begun to orbit around you, Cordelia. Every choice I make, every path I take, somehow leads me back to you
Tropes : Slow Burn, Prophecy, Sisterhood, Witches & Demons
The Jimenez sisters have always been raised with the knowledge that a deadly prophecy meant they had to be ready to face the unimaginable head on. We are introduced to Callie a nature wielder /healer, Cordie water wielder /oracle & Cassie a fire wielder who live & love in Seattle, WA and must decode how to fight an evil which has ties to their own ancestors. With the recent loss of their mother, the sisters start to take every avenue available to them to arm themselves with knowledge. Cordie meets a wizard named Gideon (MMC) at the magic library which starts as a research buddy and blooms to something much, much more. This is an even paced, gothic toned book which is an easy read with one hell of a surprise in the end. If you enjoyed Charmed , sharp banter and complicated sister dynamics I highly recommend this book.
October 20, 2026
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I finished this book in one day! The Charmed vibes brought back so much nostalgia, and I had such a fun time reading it. I loved the Jimenez sisters and how different they are from one another. Their bickering and the way they show up for each other made their relationship feel real. Watching them figure out their powers while uncovering family secrets made the story even more enjoyable.
Now, let's talk about Gideon! A tall, flirty wizard who calls Cordelia “little terror” and “darling”? Yes, please! I loved their slow burn and wanted more time with these two. Cordelia carries so much responsibility on her shoulders, so I enjoyed seeing her let her guard down around him. Their chemistry was so much fun to read!
The witchy atmosphere was right up my alley, and I loved the mix of magic, family drama, and romance. That ending, though! I have so many questions, and I'm still thinking about everything that happened.
Thank you to Jasmine Ahmad for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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I finished this book in one day! The Charmed vibes brought back so much nostalgia, and I had such a fun time reading it. I loved the Jimenez sisters and how different they are from one another. Their bickering and the way they show up for each other made their relationship feel real. Watching them figure out their powers while uncovering family secrets made the story even more enjoyable.
Now, let's talk about Gideon! A tall, flirty wizard who calls Cordelia “little terror” and “darling”? Yes, please! I loved their slow burn and wanted more time with these two. Cordelia carries so much responsibility on her shoulders, so I enjoyed seeing her let her guard down around him. Their chemistry was so much fun to read!
The witchy atmosphere was right up my alley, and I loved the mix of magic, family drama, and romance. That ending, though! I have so many questions, and I'm still thinking about everything that happened.
Thank you to Jasmine Ahmad for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
EARLY READER
Ok guys think Salem Witch Trials, witchy vibes with 3 modern witches that are sisters and an unknown prophesy. The bond between these sisters was awesome, they were sassy and bratty and all had their own personalities which was great. ALSO, these girls are in their 20-30s which was so awesome to read and not a bunch of 17 year olds (sorry millennial here 🤣🤷♀️)!
So these sisters have been raised knowing they are the chosen ones, their mom dies and then all kinds of crazy demon attacks start happening. The story sucked me in on the first chapter, I loved how the plot and story were not deep and intense but strong enough to understand what was happening.
This was such an easy read and the ride was intense the whole time!! But be ready, the ending will crush you...it will keep you wanting more!!
Girls if you are in your 20s, 30s or even 40s and love a good Practical Magic / The Craft vibes...read this book!!!
Ok guys think Salem Witch Trials, witchy vibes with 3 modern witches that are sisters and an unknown prophesy. The bond between these sisters was awesome, they were sassy and bratty and all had their own personalities which was great. ALSO, these girls are in their 20-30s which was so awesome to read and not a bunch of 17 year olds (sorry millennial here 🤣🤷♀️)!
So these sisters have been raised knowing they are the chosen ones, their mom dies and then all kinds of crazy demon attacks start happening. The story sucked me in on the first chapter, I loved how the plot and story were not deep and intense but strong enough to understand what was happening.
This was such an easy read and the ride was intense the whole time!! But be ready, the ending will crush you...it will keep you wanting more!!
Girls if you are in your 20s, 30s or even 40s and love a good Practical Magic / The Craft vibes...read this book!!!
Review of advance copy
I LITERALLY COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN, AND I SCREAMED WHEN IT ENDED! 😭🤯
When it comes to supernatural books, the storylines can be hit or miss for me. Sometimes the world-building and explanations get a little confusing, and I struggle to fully grasp everything. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. 🙌
I was hooked almost immediately and completely immersed in the story. I didn't even realize just how engrossed I was until THREE HOURS HAD PASSED and everyone in my house was asking what was for dinner. 😅 WHOOPS. Guess the family was on their own because MOM WAS BUSY! 😂📚
The world-building pulled me in, the storyline kept me invested, and that ending?! EXCUSE ME?! I NEED MORE! 😩🔥
A definite five-star read that had me glued to the pages and left me wanting more. If you love supernatural stories that draw you in and keep you turning pages, this one deserves a spot on your TBR!
When it comes to supernatural books, the storylines can be hit or miss for me. Sometimes the world-building and explanations get a little confusing, and I struggle to fully grasp everything. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. 🙌
I was hooked almost immediately and completely immersed in the story. I didn't even realize just how engrossed I was until THREE HOURS HAD PASSED and everyone in my house was asking what was for dinner. 😅 WHOOPS. Guess the family was on their own because MOM WAS BUSY! 😂📚
The world-building pulled me in, the storyline kept me invested, and that ending?! EXCUSE ME?! I NEED MORE! 😩🔥
A definite five-star read that had me glued to the pages and left me wanting more. If you love supernatural stories that draw you in and keep you turning pages, this one deserves a spot on your TBR!
October 20, 2026
Jasmine Ahmad’s The Chosen Ones delivers a compelling, atmospheric dive into romantic fantasy that masterfully balances high-stakes magic with intricate, messy family dynamics. Driven by the tragic sacrifice of their mother, the Jimenez sisters are thrust into a race against ancient dark forces rising from the underworld, forcing them to navigate ancestral power, looming curses, and the constant threat of betrayal. While a few early plot twists follow familiar genre beats, Ahmad's rich fantasy worldbuilding, raw emotional depth, and electric character tension ensure the narrative maintains a gripping momentum from start to finish. It is a captivating, witchy read centered on sisterhood, destiny, and the cost of inherited power that leaves you eagerly anticipating the next installment in The Bloodline Prophecy series.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Chosen Ones, the first book in the Bloodline Prophecy.
I must say I was able to finish the book in one day.
The premise of the story was alluring to me, there is
Generational magic, ancestral curses, and a touch of Charmed( tv series) vibe.
The Jimenez sisters are born from a bloodline of witches and were taught the craft by their mother.
After her mother sacrificed herself with the hopes that her lineage will survive, the sisters are left with unanswered questions.
The book is well paced providing magical elements in a modern day setting. The Bond amongst the sisters is very well written; making it so heartfelt.
There are unexpected plot twists… and the cliffhanger ending has me wanting to jump into the next book.
Thank you NetGalley and Author Jasmine Ahmad for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.
I must say I was able to finish the book in one day.
The premise of the story was alluring to me, there is
Generational magic, ancestral curses, and a touch of Charmed( tv series) vibe.
The Jimenez sisters are born from a bloodline of witches and were taught the craft by their mother.
After her mother sacrificed herself with the hopes that her lineage will survive, the sisters are left with unanswered questions.
The book is well paced providing magical elements in a modern day setting. The Bond amongst the sisters is very well written; making it so heartfelt.
There are unexpected plot twists… and the cliffhanger ending has me wanting to jump into the next book.
Thank you NetGalley and Author Jasmine Ahmad for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.
October 6, 2026
This was definitely a fun spin and take on Charmed, the TV show!!
I loved the fact that there was a sentient library because I would dieeeee to have one irl. This book is definitely the author’s love letter to middle children and the important, pivotal roles they play in their families.
I do think there were some moments that could’ve been played out longer and fleshed out a little better, especially the closing chapters that felt a smidgen rushed.
Overall, I can’t wait for the next installment of this series to what happens to the Jimenez sisters. Fingers crossed for more banter and demon fighting!
Thank you Jasmine Ahmad for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the fact that there was a sentient library because I would dieeeee to have one irl. This book is definitely the author’s love letter to middle children and the important, pivotal roles they play in their families.
I do think there were some moments that could’ve been played out longer and fleshed out a little better, especially the closing chapters that felt a smidgen rushed.
Overall, I can’t wait for the next installment of this series to what happens to the Jimenez sisters. Fingers crossed for more banter and demon fighting!
Thank you Jasmine Ahmad for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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