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Ancestral Magic #1
Sins of a Witch
Welcome to Broken Ridge, where magic is no secret, and love is inescapable.
When Reigh says goodbye to Las Vegas, speeding away from Sin City in search of a new life, she ends up in Broken Ridge, Louisiana, a small town with a big heart. And a touch of magic. Renting out a rundown shack along the bayou, Reigh makes Broken Ridge her new home, embracing its many mysteries. But when an old friend unexpectedly appears, and when an unknown threat begins to stalk the town, Reigh must confront all that she is, or risk losing all that she wants.
“You are a creation of something much more beautiful than you realize, and as such, you have a power within you.” — Lu, mechanic and mother in the Ancestral Magic series
“They needed women they could turn to for inspiration and hope, no matter how dark those women were. Women that might one day liberate them. I love my people, and I love my family, but everything Ma wants for me—to be a good wife that does what she’s told—represents everything I’m fighting against.” — Nikki, student and activist in the Ancestral Magic series
“I think the police might be on my trail, and I’m too pretty to go to jail this evening. Don’t get me wrong, I could charm a pig out of a mud hole, but I've done messed up the sheriff’s daughter’s car, so my sweet talk may be a bit bitter to his ears tonight.” — Jessa-Marie, country bumpkin in the Ancestral Magic series
Sins of a Witch is Book One in the Ancestral Magic series, full of supernatural fun!
When Reigh says goodbye to Las Vegas, speeding away from Sin City in search of a new life, she ends up in Broken Ridge, Louisiana, a small town with a big heart. And a touch of magic. Renting out a rundown shack along the bayou, Reigh makes Broken Ridge her new home, embracing its many mysteries. But when an old friend unexpectedly appears, and when an unknown threat begins to stalk the town, Reigh must confront all that she is, or risk losing all that she wants.
“You are a creation of something much more beautiful than you realize, and as such, you have a power within you.” — Lu, mechanic and mother in the Ancestral Magic series
“They needed women they could turn to for inspiration and hope, no matter how dark those women were. Women that might one day liberate them. I love my people, and I love my family, but everything Ma wants for me—to be a good wife that does what she’s told—represents everything I’m fighting against.” — Nikki, student and activist in the Ancestral Magic series
“I think the police might be on my trail, and I’m too pretty to go to jail this evening. Don’t get me wrong, I could charm a pig out of a mud hole, but I've done messed up the sheriff’s daughter’s car, so my sweet talk may be a bit bitter to his ears tonight.” — Jessa-Marie, country bumpkin in the Ancestral Magic series
Sins of a Witch is Book One in the Ancestral Magic series, full of supernatural fun!
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 28, 2015
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March 22, 2015
Very good read!
Loved the characters. I'm not sure about you but I most definitely would plant immediate roots if I found a small town that felt so right. Found it a little confusing at times but usually it had to do with either the magic or hidden secrets and was cleared up quickly. Looking forward to the next books...come on April!
Loved the characters. I'm not sure about you but I most definitely would plant immediate roots if I found a small town that felt so right. Found it a little confusing at times but usually it had to do with either the magic or hidden secrets and was cleared up quickly. Looking forward to the next books...come on April!
November 29, 2016
OMG - this was a treat...which totally knocked me over! It took a while for me to read it, as the cover kept throwing me off: it just appeared too sweet. Anyway...what was written on the pages more than made up for the cute teen witch-looking cover.
I loved the story, the characters and their relationships with each other, the blending of Norse mythology with other world myths, the symbolism throughout...the magic - all of it brilliant!
What I also loved about the story was its underlying mantra for women: be true to oneself, and not be a slave to a man or his whims. (The fact that the main character got who she wanted on her own terms was a refreshing twist).
I would love to reside in a town like Broken Ridge, LA. The small town had a mausoleum-like library, which was a temple of learning, magic, and even a door to other worlds - including the inner workings of one's mind.
There were very few typos and misspelled words, so the flow of the story wasn't affected at all.
I really enjoyed this book, and will definitely be reading the rest of the series!
I loved the story, the characters and their relationships with each other, the blending of Norse mythology with other world myths, the symbolism throughout...the magic - all of it brilliant!
What I also loved about the story was its underlying mantra for women: be true to oneself, and not be a slave to a man or his whims. (The fact that the main character got who she wanted on her own terms was a refreshing twist).
I would love to reside in a town like Broken Ridge, LA. The small town had a mausoleum-like library, which was a temple of learning, magic, and even a door to other worlds - including the inner workings of one's mind.
There were very few typos and misspelled words, so the flow of the story wasn't affected at all.
I really enjoyed this book, and will definitely be reading the rest of the series!
November 17, 2016
It is a great book to read
July 26, 2021
Witch Sin
Reigh leaves Las Vegas hoping to find a better place to live and grow up. She comes upon Broken Ridge Louisiana and the power of magic. She learns of her ancestral heritage and seeks to help the women of the town get rid of the malevolence that has come out of a storm that came to town with her. While diving into life in Broken Ridge she finds Thornston a native son who is also of Norse ancestry. They inconveniently fall for each other that eventually costs Reigh her mortal life because of the jealousy of another.
Reigh leaves Las Vegas hoping to find a better place to live and grow up. She comes upon Broken Ridge Louisiana and the power of magic. She learns of her ancestral heritage and seeks to help the women of the town get rid of the malevolence that has come out of a storm that came to town with her. While diving into life in Broken Ridge she finds Thornston a native son who is also of Norse ancestry. They inconveniently fall for each other that eventually costs Reigh her mortal life because of the jealousy of another.
March 21, 2015
Reigh drives away from her life in Las Vegas, hoping to find herself, having no idea where she’s going. But when pulling into Broken Ridge, LA during a storm while having a problem with her car, she knows she’s found the place she’s supposed to be. This story is a combination of self-discovery, magic and mythology.
The world building, mixing mythology—mostly Norse--with today’s world is interesting, as are the few people Reigh interacts with. But what I really enjoyed most was the philosophy, both involving magic as well as in terms of relationships.
But there are a number of things that don’t make sense or aren’t explained, such as how such a small town has a 4-story library with incredible architecture and an apparently amazing collection of books. Why is Reigh wearing flannel in the bayou when she says she’s warm? We know very little about a guy who becomes important to Reigh. Heck, I don’t think we ever even get Reigh’s last name.
While the philosophies and different situations were interesting, I never did connect with Reigh. I never got in her head or felt her emotions.
The world building, mixing mythology—mostly Norse--with today’s world is interesting, as are the few people Reigh interacts with. But what I really enjoyed most was the philosophy, both involving magic as well as in terms of relationships.
But there are a number of things that don’t make sense or aren’t explained, such as how such a small town has a 4-story library with incredible architecture and an apparently amazing collection of books. Why is Reigh wearing flannel in the bayou when she says she’s warm? We know very little about a guy who becomes important to Reigh. Heck, I don’t think we ever even get Reigh’s last name.
While the philosophies and different situations were interesting, I never did connect with Reigh. I never got in her head or felt her emotions.
March 18, 2015
'Sins of a Witch' was a great hexy read. The storyline pulled me in from the start. I enjoyed the way it played out. Reigh made a great lead while searching for her true self and finding her happiness. I loved the magic aspect of this story. Thorston surprised me. He's a hot witch who also happens to be lost while searching for his own meaning of happiness. So he and Reigh make quite a pair. And then there's Calder. Too good to be true, but also one who surprised me. I look forward to reading more of this series. A good add to your tbr list.
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March 23, 2015Love This Book!!
What can I say about this book? Just this. It's fantastic. The way the author weaves the story together is pure magic. I have read quite a few books like this before, but this one really stands out. The characters are so well written that you can practically feel them in the room with you. J.J. Neeson has major writing talent and has acquired a new fan. Well done.
What can I say about this book? Just this. It's fantastic. The way the author weaves the story together is pure magic. I have read quite a few books like this before, but this one really stands out. The characters are so well written that you can practically feel them in the room with you. J.J. Neeson has major writing talent and has acquired a new fan. Well done.
August 26, 2015
Magical
This was fun to read. I gave it 4 stars because it kept my attention all the way through. I would have liked to see more descriptive magic and spells and potions. It was a good beginning to a long series.
This was fun to read. I gave it 4 stars because it kept my attention all the way through. I would have liked to see more descriptive magic and spells and potions. It was a good beginning to a long series.
October 9, 2016
2.5
Really unevenly written. Uneven world-building, uneven character development... but in some respects far better than much of the self-published stuff I've read. The next one comes out next week (how convenient), and I may read it, but I think it's sort of on probation.
Really unevenly written. Uneven world-building, uneven character development... but in some respects far better than much of the self-published stuff I've read. The next one comes out next week (how convenient), and I may read it, but I think it's sort of on probation.
March 23, 2015
Unusual love story. Very enjoyable read.
March 24, 2015
Did not build as good a world as it could. Main character was muddled in her thinking.
April 19, 2015
Totally dull main character.
March 23, 2017
AMAZING loved the story very well written
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