Something Wicked

Vampire Diaries: Bennett Witch Chronicles

by Sue Harmeling

​For Bonnie Bennett, life has been nothing short of chaotic. It seemed like someone or something was always trying to kill her and her friends, and too many times, she was forced to push her own desires to the back burner so those around her could be safe and happy.

But things were finally looking up for the witch, and the years of bad luck she and her friends had suffered through was coming to an end.

Things are blissfully quiet until a mysterious book is brought into the St. John Armory.

And it didn’t come alone.

Will Bonnie have to once more sacrifice her happiness for the sake of her friends? Or will something wicked overcome them all?

ABOUT THE SERIES

With her magic restored, her best friends living happily ever after together as humans, and the love of her life waiting patiently for her on the other side, Bonnie Bennett is not going to just sit around and let her life pass her by. She’s off to see the world! Join Bonnie as she journeys around the globe, encountering supernaturals in the most unexpected of places.

The Bennett Witch Chronicles is a collaborative series within The Vampire Diaries Kindle Worlds. Go to http://bennettwitchchronicles.com for more information.

Unknown Binding

First published October 15, 2017

About the author

Sue Harmeling grew up, and currently lives, across the river from Cincinnati, OH, with her husband, Steven. Even when she was little she had a pencil in her hand, writing down potential story ideas. Her ideas for her series The Guardians all began when she was sixteen years old. Whether it be reading or writing she was always thinking about new ideas, or about how other authors created the books they wrote.

Becoming an author was her biggest dream, something she always aspired of being. She is a multigenre author, but primarily focuses on Fantasy, Paranormal, and YA. Her favorite authors, who have influenced her to write, are: J.K. Rowling, Simone Elkeles, Kayla Howarth, L.J. Smith, James Dashner, and Suzanne Collins. Her biggest inspiration for her books are her grandmothers who have always pushed her to follow her dreams, along with her family and friends who have been the biggest constant in her life and biggest supporters.

Reviews

[Natalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will put up a review when this is finally released on Halloween. :)

BUT I LOVED IT.

[Allison Bumpus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bonnie Bennett! I love Bonnie! and I loved this story. It felt effortless to me how Sue was able to tell a story from Bonnie's pov. felt like I was reading a segment from the vampire diaries! everything Sue does, I love and this was just another reason why she's one of my favorites

[Denise H · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for my honest review.

Something Wicked is a great addition to the Bennett Witch Chronicles series. This story fits nicely into the Vampire Diaries world and the author does a great job of following up and continuing the events that happened in the final season of the series. The backstories and additional world building are well written and the characters complex and enjoyable. Ms. Harmeling does a good job of holding your interest throughout the entire read. This adventure for Bonnie is filled with her friends and the activities in the day to day lives as well as her lingering feelings and memories of Enzo and new interest in her first love. The story takes place in her hometown of Mystic Falls and extends to Salem, Massachusetts and the supernatural prison world she created for Kai…yes he makes an appearance, as well. Something Wicked is full of suspense, magic, mystery, danger, family and sarcastic banter between the characters. Bonnie once again risks everything and puts her life on the line for her friends, who have become her family, as she sets out on a mission to rescue Caroline’s girls, the Gemini twins, from a witch with a dark history trying to be reborn. Will she be powerful enough to save the twins and defeat the dark magic and can she finally come to terms with Enzo’s death and look forward to a new future? Do not miss out on this new adventure for Bonnie and her friends. You will not be disappointed.

[Suzanne Giorgione · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Bennett Witch Chronicles! Wonderful continuation from the Vampire Diaries, following up on things that happened in the final season. If you can't already tell by the titles on these stories, Bonnie Bennett is the main character, but several of the characters from the TV series make appearances. In this story, Bonnie is helping out at the school Alaric and Caroline opened, teaching young witches how to use their magic. Her adventures also take her to Salem, Massachusetts and to the prison world she created to keep Kai locked up in. She puts her life on the line to rescue Alaric and Caroline's twin Gemini witches from an evil witch who practices dark magic and keeps taking over bodies to survive. She also deals with lingering memories of Enzo as Jeremy comes back into her life. Somehow no matter how hard Bonnie tries to live a more normal life, paranormal/magical drama always seems to find her. She is still a kicka$$ witch who comes out the winner. If you never watched the TV series, there is enough information provided to read this world of books anyway. I am just so excited to be able to continue to keep up with all the awesome characters I loved from the show. Full of adventure, magic, friendship, family, witty banter, and loyalty. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

[Kelly Stepp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harmeling delivers an amazing addition to The Vampire Diaries world. This story is told from Bonnie Bennett's POV and focuses on events following the show. The author captures the essence of all your favorites characters and remains true to them down to their unique idiosyncrasies. I had only watched one season of the show before reading this story, and while it does contain spoilers, it contains enough information that anyone can follow the story regardless of their familiarity with the series. I only gave four stars as the book was really dense at times as it provided a lot of information and action in a short amount of time. The story line was mysterious and engaging and left room for continuation of the story in the future. I really enjoyed this story and would recommend it to most readers, especially fans of TVD.

I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far, out of all the new Bennett Witch Chronicles I have read, this one is definitely my favorite - and although I want to tell you why I don't want to spoil it for new readers. However I will say, it felt like the one most closes to the tv series and what passed previously, so although I normally only give four stars with a book of this length I had to give this one five due to that reason. So if you also enjoyed the TV series the of the Vampire Diaries then you will enjoy this book.

[Kylie Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bonnie is perfectly written. She's the same fiercely loyal friend she's always been on the show. I love this small peek into how she thinks, and what she feels. Great, fast paced read.