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Sword Witch
Love spells are illegal. The Council sends witches to jail for much less. But when Sally falls for the new guy at the office, resorting to a Fae’s help will be her only hope.
If only this Fae was as harmless as Tinker Bell…
If only this Fae was as harmless as Tinker Bell…
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 19, 2016
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About the author
C.S. Wilde
18 books108 followersC.S. Wilde wrote her first Fantasy novel when she was eight. That book was absolutely terrible, but her mother told her it was awesome, so she kept writing.
Now a grown-up (though many will beg to differ), C. S. Wilde writes about fantastic worlds, love stories larger than life and epic battles.
She also, quite obviously, sucks at writing an author bio. She finds it awkward that she must write this in the third person, and hopes you won't notice.
You can find her at: www.cswilde.com
On Twitter: @thatcswilde
Or on Facebook: thatcswilde
Now a grown-up (though many will beg to differ), C. S. Wilde writes about fantastic worlds, love stories larger than life and epic battles.
She also, quite obviously, sucks at writing an author bio. She finds it awkward that she must write this in the third person, and hopes you won't notice.
You can find her at: www.cswilde.com
On Twitter: @thatcswilde
Or on Facebook: thatcswilde
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April 18, 2018
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I picked this up because I found myself falling into a reading slump I figured I needed a fun, fast read. I love fantasy and I needed something that wasn't heavy. I turned instafreebie, because a lot of the times they have the perfect thing.
Sword Witch was a fast-paced fantasy that was pretty good. It had a pretty cool plot. It also had decent world building for such a short story. There wasn't much character development with it being so short and the romance was very surface level. It was semi-original with the idea of there being laws around magic, but there were no twists or anything that caught me off guard. It was a fluff read, which was what I needed, but some aspects could have been better.
I picked this up because I found myself falling into a reading slump I figured I needed a fun, fast read. I love fantasy and I needed something that wasn't heavy. I turned instafreebie, because a lot of the times they have the perfect thing.
Sword Witch was a fast-paced fantasy that was pretty good. It had a pretty cool plot. It also had decent world building for such a short story. There wasn't much character development with it being so short and the romance was very surface level. It was semi-original with the idea of there being laws around magic, but there were no twists or anything that caught me off guard. It was a fluff read, which was what I needed, but some aspects could have been better.
November 28, 2019
Definitely not my cup of tea. I kind of hated every single character except Neil and the big boss whose name I don't remember; the story isn't that great either in my opinion, it could have been developed differently and better 🤷🏻♀️. The style of the prose is too simplistic and I think it doesn't suit a fantasy story.
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April 27, 2016Sword Witch is a short novella by C.S. Wilde that tells the story of Sally, a sword (warrior) witch and her fight for the love of a human, Joseph. She enters into a deal with an evil Fae in order to accomplish her goal, while risking her own freedom. And of course, it leads to an epic battle involving her half-Fae Brother, Neil. I liked the give/take between Sally and Neil.
This was a fun and entertaining. I also think this story would have worked as an even longer story, if the author chose to. I would actually like to see a story for the brother, Neil.
I received an ARC of Tough Love in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun and entertaining. I also think this story would have worked as an even longer story, if the author chose to. I would actually like to see a story for the brother, Neil.
I received an ARC of Tough Love in exchange for an honest review.
October 31, 2023
Sword Witch - 3.5 * I wish it were longer. The story had too much potential.
A Courtroom of Ashes (preview of the first 4 chapters) - 5* Amazing read!
A Courtroom of Ashes (preview of the first 4 chapters) - 5* Amazing read!
May 6, 2016
Great Story!
I like this story. I hope there is a follow up story with Neil finding his one and only. If you like magic and love this story is for you.
I like this story. I hope there is a follow up story with Neil finding his one and only. If you like magic and love this story is for you.
May 15, 2017
I was given the opportunity to read an electronic copy of Sword Witch via the author, C.S. Wilde. I was under no obligation to provide a review, but this is my honest opinion of the book.
"Keeping a low profile was a must for a witch" was just one of the rules that the Wizardry Council established to help all magical beings live in harmony with humans. Salander "Sally" Willshire has a job as an accounts manager and a crush on the new human, Joseph. Conjuring the fae to help with a little love spell will work out ok, will it not? As a sword witch, or warrior witch, Sally is used to facing critters, but what will happen when the tricky fae wants to collect on his contract?
The biggest problem that I had with Sword Witch was the fact that the author never really described what Sally's title truly meant. This novella was just a romance wrapped up in paranormal paper, with not enough substance to set it apart. There is something to Sally that makes her interesting, so I would be willing to read more about her in future books.
"Keeping a low profile was a must for a witch" was just one of the rules that the Wizardry Council established to help all magical beings live in harmony with humans. Salander "Sally" Willshire has a job as an accounts manager and a crush on the new human, Joseph. Conjuring the fae to help with a little love spell will work out ok, will it not? As a sword witch, or warrior witch, Sally is used to facing critters, but what will happen when the tricky fae wants to collect on his contract?
The biggest problem that I had with Sword Witch was the fact that the author never really described what Sally's title truly meant. This novella was just a romance wrapped up in paranormal paper, with not enough substance to set it apart. There is something to Sally that makes her interesting, so I would be willing to read more about her in future books.
July 2, 2017
I got this book from Instafreebie. And I read it very quickly. Engaging, interesting, and way too short.
Sally has a crush on Joseph. Sally happens to be a sword witch. And all that leads to a very interesting story. Fae are not cute. Sword witches fight critters. And humans like Joseph are generally bit players in this world.
Sally meet Joseph. Sally crushes on Joseph. Sally asks for something she shouldn't, not from Joseph, but from a Fae. And then Neel, Sally's half brother basically saves everything.
Sally has a crush on Joseph. Sally happens to be a sword witch. And all that leads to a very interesting story. Fae are not cute. Sword witches fight critters. And humans like Joseph are generally bit players in this world.
Sally meet Joseph. Sally crushes on Joseph. Sally asks for something she shouldn't, not from Joseph, but from a Fae. And then Neel, Sally's half brother basically saves everything.
January 31, 2017
3.5 stars...this book was short but packed with details about one witch's quest for securing the love of a human and what happens when you do dumb desperate things to obtain it instead of going with your instincts! I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more from this author.
September 24, 2017
While the story and writing could still use some touching up and smoothing out (so much went unanswered and the girl just got away with everything, despite "rules"), I found myself enjoying the book anyway... it was one of the few books that actually made me smile in a really long time.
August 21, 2019
This is a good story. I quickly became interested in the main character. The magic system is only minimally described, but it looks interesting. The story flows well and keeps you ready to see what happens next.
February 16, 2017
This was fun.
It felt a bit improvised.....but fun.
It felt a bit improvised.....but fun.
June 6, 2017
Received for free from instafreebe. Fantastic story great characters. Story even has a villain. I fell in love with the excerpt from courtroom of ashes - bought that book have to know what happens.
November 1, 2018
Quick and great read. Makes you wonder what will become of the twins.
October 14, 2016
Witch vs Fae
This novella is quite a lot of fun to read. Yes, it's your typical girl gets desperate enough to engage the help of a tricky character. This time she has a brother who loves her unconditionally enough to help look for an out from the grip of this malevolent Fae. I would have loved to have seen more trauma for the Fae but hey, that can always be another story ~
This novella is quite a lot of fun to read. Yes, it's your typical girl gets desperate enough to engage the help of a tricky character. This time she has a brother who loves her unconditionally enough to help look for an out from the grip of this malevolent Fae. I would have loved to have seen more trauma for the Fae but hey, that can always be another story ~
March 18, 2017
Book 15 complete.
March 10, 2017
Lots of magic and love. Sally falls in love with the new guy at the office and so the story goes on , until you're finished. Nice and short and a pleasure to review.
September 6, 2016
Great story, but poorly executed. The writing was fine, but it didn't pull me into the story. The characters were likeable enough, but 2 dimensional. In many ways, the plot was predictable. But there was so much potential.
The problem with a first-person POV is that if the narrator isn't compelling, the story won't be either. Sally, the witch and narrator, was simply - well, simple. She wasn't relatable and she wasn't terribly interesting. She didn't describe things in a way that made me feel I was experiencing the events personally. She didn't evoke any kind of feelings in me. In the end, and thankfully it was a short story, I just felt I'd ingested empty calories but was still hungry for something more substantial.
Interestingly, the is an excerpt from another of C.S. Wilde books called Courtroom of Ashes and it looks awesome. The narrator is much more relatable (to me) and this makes the story much better.
The problem with a first-person POV is that if the narrator isn't compelling, the story won't be either. Sally, the witch and narrator, was simply - well, simple. She wasn't relatable and she wasn't terribly interesting. She didn't describe things in a way that made me feel I was experiencing the events personally. She didn't evoke any kind of feelings in me. In the end, and thankfully it was a short story, I just felt I'd ingested empty calories but was still hungry for something more substantial.
Interestingly, the is an excerpt from another of C.S. Wilde books called Courtroom of Ashes and it looks awesome. The narrator is much more relatable (to me) and this makes the story much better.
September 30, 2016
I received Sword Witch as a free copy from the author. The gifting did not determine the review/rating, which reflects my honest opinion. The story line was interesting, but I disliked Sally right from the start and she didn't get any more likable as the story progressed. Who is so desperate they risk a life of slavery in order to get a guy to like them? The whole deal that set this story line in motion felt defective and one-sided from the start. I expected some badassery from a sword witch, but there was one mild fight scene in which a sword was used, but after that-- nothing. The story is a novella, ending at 60 percent -- another short story is tacked on for the final 40 percent. The story and character may appeal to others, which is why I give it a neutral rating.
February 28, 2017
You CAN turn tricks around on a Fae.
Sally is a Sword Witch, but hasn't been called to duty in a very long time. She sees herself as very plain, but a handsome co-worker falls for her. She loves the idea of being in love but wants to make sure it lasts.
Unfortunately she calls on a very tricky Fae to grant her a love spell. It always costs when asking favors from a Fae, so Sally is sure that she'll tell Joseph and the favor will be nullified & she'll have Joseph forever.
Joseph doesn't see it that way when he finds out. No spoilers, but Sally finds a way out of her payment and when the Fae "loses his cool", she is rescued a fate worse than death by the Magic Council.
A fun short story above loving family and how you have to trust in love in you really feel it.
Sally is a Sword Witch, but hasn't been called to duty in a very long time. She sees herself as very plain, but a handsome co-worker falls for her. She loves the idea of being in love but wants to make sure it lasts.
Unfortunately she calls on a very tricky Fae to grant her a love spell. It always costs when asking favors from a Fae, so Sally is sure that she'll tell Joseph and the favor will be nullified & she'll have Joseph forever.
Joseph doesn't see it that way when he finds out. No spoilers, but Sally finds a way out of her payment and when the Fae "loses his cool", she is rescued a fate worse than death by the Magic Council.
A fun short story above loving family and how you have to trust in love in you really feel it.
September 25, 2016
I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review - and its great, really humorous at every turn:-)
Although witches existed, they had to keep a low profile around the humans. And any mistakes are dealt with severely by the witches council. Sally is a sword witch and has falled in love with a human and stupidly employs the services of a Fae to set up a love spell, trouble is all faes are crooks but this one is the worse of the worse and like a devil's contract it's a con. I won't tell you any more as I'd hate to spoil the story for you, but this book is well worth the five stars given and I would love to read more of C.S Wildes books (hint hint)
Although witches existed, they had to keep a low profile around the humans. And any mistakes are dealt with severely by the witches council. Sally is a sword witch and has falled in love with a human and stupidly employs the services of a Fae to set up a love spell, trouble is all faes are crooks but this one is the worse of the worse and like a devil's contract it's a con. I won't tell you any more as I'd hate to spoil the story for you, but this book is well worth the five stars given and I would love to read more of C.S Wildes books (hint hint)
October 29, 2016
Few characters so very easy to follow this fun story. Sally, one of the most powerful sword witches out there made a deal with Bjorn, one of history’s most vicious Fae for the love of a human, Joseph. Things get out of hand but with the help of her half fae brother Sally gets her man, her dream job and realises that love is the most powerful of magics.
August 18, 2016
Free from the author, but I would have paid for it! Shorter than I like, but a fun read. Left me wanting to know more. Lots of room for expanding. Easy to read and I will be reading more of this author!
September 11, 2016
This is the first book I've read from this author and I don't plan on it being the last. Great storyline, if you like witches, the fae and happy endings you'll love this book. Received ARC FREE for an honest review.
November 18, 2016
Another book that holds promise ... but fails to deliver. The characters could have been given more depth but they never get a chance to fly off the pages to live the life.
Each chapter could easily give more feeling and reality if there were to be a second edition.
Each chapter could easily give more feeling and reality if there were to be a second edition.
August 27, 2016
This is a short, fifty page, story that is fun and full of action and Romance. I really loved the twisty plot and the ending. Don't miss this quick and satisfying read
January 15, 2017
Sally and plot could've been more developed. Was more interested in her brother Neil's story.
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