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Daughters of Hecate #3
Power of Three
Being a vampire isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Am I really supposed to just wait tables and sling beer to punk kids for the rest of eternity? I don’t think so. Considering it wasn’t my idea to end up immortal in the first place, this is definitely not the spoopy life I had planned for myself. I’m tired of being told what to do by people who don’t know what the hell they’re doing either and it’s obviously time that I took matters into my own hands. I need to get the hell out of this city and figure out what I’m supposed to be doing for the rest of eternity.
Lacey Duncan didn’t ask to be a vampire, and when it comes to being immortal, it’s not surprising that she’s feeling a little unprepared, and maybe even a little abandoned. It’s not easy having a punk rock superstar for a mentor. Ophelia Turner is settling back into her own life, and with the added bonus (?) of having a new witch to train, she’s also been given control of Haven, the coffee shop she’s been working at for the last five years. Feeling more than a little left out, Lacey is determined to find her own path, and maybe even sort out her own place in the world. If that means leaving New York for a little while? So be it.
The only problem? Finding a new mentor isn’t like swiping left, and sometimes, the price of admission is too high.
Power of Three is a standalone Urban Fantasy novel featuring witchcraft, ancient witches, a few vampires, and a healthy dose of attitude. Follow the misadventures of Opheila Turner and her friends with the Daughters of Hecate.
SERIES ORDER:
Witchmark
Sticks & Stones
Moonlight Burns
Power of Three
COMING SOON
Vampire Punk
Haven
Lacey Duncan didn’t ask to be a vampire, and when it comes to being immortal, it’s not surprising that she’s feeling a little unprepared, and maybe even a little abandoned. It’s not easy having a punk rock superstar for a mentor. Ophelia Turner is settling back into her own life, and with the added bonus (?) of having a new witch to train, she’s also been given control of Haven, the coffee shop she’s been working at for the last five years. Feeling more than a little left out, Lacey is determined to find her own path, and maybe even sort out her own place in the world. If that means leaving New York for a little while? So be it.
The only problem? Finding a new mentor isn’t like swiping left, and sometimes, the price of admission is too high.
Power of Three is a standalone Urban Fantasy novel featuring witchcraft, ancient witches, a few vampires, and a healthy dose of attitude. Follow the misadventures of Opheila Turner and her friends with the Daughters of Hecate.
SERIES ORDER:
Witchmark
Sticks & Stones
Moonlight Burns
Power of Three
COMING SOON
Vampire Punk
Haven
- GenresParanormal
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2018
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Meredith Medina
12 books24 followersMeredith Medina is a new author of Urban Fantasy and Supernatural Thriller novels. She loves writing (and reading!) about badass heroines using mind-bending magic to make the world a better place, or at least one that has more pumpkin spice lattes. She currently lives in New Zealand in a little witchy cottage with her husband and three cats, including a little Suki of her own <3
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July 26, 2018
Running out of juice
Power of Three tells the story of Lacey, former spoopy live human barista, now undead vampire newbie with too many questions and nobody to answer them. She's being unfairly blamed for her inadvertently helpful bloodlust (from the last book) and she steals a page out of teen witch/roomie Maia's book - she and Maia run off to New Orleans in search of a witch names Vivienne to help Maia, and maybe Lacey too? It's a Hail Mary move. Without spoilers, it's hard to discuss the book, but when I finished it I was convinced that the plot, the series, and the characters were all stretched out to the max, and there wasn't really much story to tell. Chronic runaway Maia is still rebellious, klutzy, and prone to bad language and worse decisions. Den mother witch Olivia is even more short-tempered, acid-tongued, and intolerant of advice than ever, and I was hard pressed to like her in this story. Lacey, who isn't a Daughter of Hecate, can't deal with her mentor because he's busy being a punk-rock star. Despite being the most sociable of beings, she hasn't yet thought to get herself some undead gal-pals who'll have her back and teach her how to vamp. The story has a lot of purple/blue/green magic booms and deadly drama, but it still feels kinda been-there-done-that - like a witch on her ninth of nine lives, it's tired and done. I thank Ari of Ccandid Book Reviews for the ARC, and this review is voluntary, independent and uncompensated.
Power of Three tells the story of Lacey, former spoopy live human barista, now undead vampire newbie with too many questions and nobody to answer them. She's being unfairly blamed for her inadvertently helpful bloodlust (from the last book) and she steals a page out of teen witch/roomie Maia's book - she and Maia run off to New Orleans in search of a witch names Vivienne to help Maia, and maybe Lacey too? It's a Hail Mary move. Without spoilers, it's hard to discuss the book, but when I finished it I was convinced that the plot, the series, and the characters were all stretched out to the max, and there wasn't really much story to tell. Chronic runaway Maia is still rebellious, klutzy, and prone to bad language and worse decisions. Den mother witch Olivia is even more short-tempered, acid-tongued, and intolerant of advice than ever, and I was hard pressed to like her in this story. Lacey, who isn't a Daughter of Hecate, can't deal with her mentor because he's busy being a punk-rock star. Despite being the most sociable of beings, she hasn't yet thought to get herself some undead gal-pals who'll have her back and teach her how to vamp. The story has a lot of purple/blue/green magic booms and deadly drama, but it still feels kinda been-there-done-that - like a witch on her ninth of nine lives, it's tired and done. I thank Ari of Ccandid Book Reviews for the ARC, and this review is voluntary, independent and uncompensated.
October 15, 2018
3,5/5
June 18, 2018
Great book!
This is probably one of my favourite books in this series, each book is getting better and better. I can't wait to read the next one (vampire punk) which is Eli's book as I really love these characters, and I need more Eli in my life.
This is probably one of my favourite books in this series, each book is getting better and better. I can't wait to read the next one (vampire punk) which is Eli's book as I really love these characters, and I need more Eli in my life.
March 13, 2018
This was an incredibly fast-paced book! I read it in one breath and I chewed up my fingers from intensity of action. Forget about lighter tone I was expecting, or temporary calm... there was none! Non-stop action, even more than the previous book. And it all starts with a heated argument.
First of all, I would like to address the author's insistence that these books are standalone books in the series. I strongly disagree. As much as she might have envisioned these books in such a manner, it is my view that the author has created homogenous sequential installments, instead. To me as a reader, none of these books make much sense on its own. I already made a mistake by reading the first book first instead of the prequel, and I thought it was not that good, but together these books make an amazing series. I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to start reading these books in order, from the prequel Witchmark. Fabuluosness of this book is a result of a steady build up and character development throughout all of the books, when read in right order. There, I said it.
And now the book itself... As I mentioned, it was non-stop hair-pulling, finger-chewing action. And the author upped the game by introducing the third point of view. So now we see the story not only from Ophelia's and Maia's point of view, but Lacey's as well. This was quite amazing and so well written that there was no problem following the plot. All you have to do is read the name on top of each chapter. The best part is that the author describes a certain incident from one point of view, switches the character and goes back to tell the part of the incident from that vantage point. This was completely new for me, and naturally, I was amazed. It is incredible how this kind of narration increases the pace, clarifies the plot and improves on world building, not to mention character development. The characters were jumping out of the book and I could see them clearly like they were in front of me.
And characters... Ophelia is not the nicest person, but she is loyal and caring, and I love her dearly. She has a lot of baggage she collected over her 300 plus years, but she is finally ready to let some of it go. Maia is fitting in as nicely as any angry teenager could. She is a great character, brave and strong and loyal. And Lacey is as wonderful as I though she was. She was always there, first in the background then moving to the front, and as she grows on Ophelia, she grows on the reader as well. Once you finish this book you cannot help but love her. The family dynamics among the three of them is great. Ophelia is like an older sister to Maia and friend and some kind of mentor to Lacey. Maia and Lacey are very close, more like siblings than friends. The amount of love and care in that house is staggering. Eli is still there in the background being his mysterious self but he does not play a big part in this story, which was perfectly fine with me. But I am still looking forward to reading his story next.
The story continues where it stopped in the previous book and the first few pages give a false sense of calm, like before the storm. And then it starts and doesn't stop. There are several hints as to what we might expect in future book(s), in a way of new discoveries about the world, as well as Ophelia, Hecate and her other Daughters. Some interesting details are revealed there. The author beautifully adds information piece by piece, developing the world of the Daughters through Ophelia's understanding of it. At any given moment, the reader only knows about the Daughters and Hecate as much as Ophelia does. A new important character emerges in this book, and she provides a valuable link to the Goddess, the knowledge and the fascinating history of the Daughters.
The next book has been announced and I can't wait to read it, as the author hints at some changes in the vampire world. In the meantime, I will get to know Eli better, Vampire Punk is here.
The reading order is: Witchmark (Daughters of Hecate 0.5), Sticks & Stones (Daughters of Hecate, #1), Moonlight Burns (Daughters of Hecate Book 2), Power of Three (Daughters of Hecate Book 3), Vampire Punk (Daughters of Hecate Book companion novella) and upcoming Haven (Daughters of Hecate #4).
First of all, I would like to address the author's insistence that these books are standalone books in the series. I strongly disagree. As much as she might have envisioned these books in such a manner, it is my view that the author has created homogenous sequential installments, instead. To me as a reader, none of these books make much sense on its own. I already made a mistake by reading the first book first instead of the prequel, and I thought it was not that good, but together these books make an amazing series. I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to start reading these books in order, from the prequel Witchmark. Fabuluosness of this book is a result of a steady build up and character development throughout all of the books, when read in right order. There, I said it.
And now the book itself... As I mentioned, it was non-stop hair-pulling, finger-chewing action. And the author upped the game by introducing the third point of view. So now we see the story not only from Ophelia's and Maia's point of view, but Lacey's as well. This was quite amazing and so well written that there was no problem following the plot. All you have to do is read the name on top of each chapter. The best part is that the author describes a certain incident from one point of view, switches the character and goes back to tell the part of the incident from that vantage point. This was completely new for me, and naturally, I was amazed. It is incredible how this kind of narration increases the pace, clarifies the plot and improves on world building, not to mention character development. The characters were jumping out of the book and I could see them clearly like they were in front of me.
And characters... Ophelia is not the nicest person, but she is loyal and caring, and I love her dearly. She has a lot of baggage she collected over her 300 plus years, but she is finally ready to let some of it go. Maia is fitting in as nicely as any angry teenager could. She is a great character, brave and strong and loyal. And Lacey is as wonderful as I though she was. She was always there, first in the background then moving to the front, and as she grows on Ophelia, she grows on the reader as well. Once you finish this book you cannot help but love her. The family dynamics among the three of them is great. Ophelia is like an older sister to Maia and friend and some kind of mentor to Lacey. Maia and Lacey are very close, more like siblings than friends. The amount of love and care in that house is staggering. Eli is still there in the background being his mysterious self but he does not play a big part in this story, which was perfectly fine with me. But I am still looking forward to reading his story next.
The story continues where it stopped in the previous book and the first few pages give a false sense of calm, like before the storm. And then it starts and doesn't stop. There are several hints as to what we might expect in future book(s), in a way of new discoveries about the world, as well as Ophelia, Hecate and her other Daughters. Some interesting details are revealed there. The author beautifully adds information piece by piece, developing the world of the Daughters through Ophelia's understanding of it. At any given moment, the reader only knows about the Daughters and Hecate as much as Ophelia does. A new important character emerges in this book, and she provides a valuable link to the Goddess, the knowledge and the fascinating history of the Daughters.
The next book has been announced and I can't wait to read it, as the author hints at some changes in the vampire world. In the meantime, I will get to know Eli better, Vampire Punk is here.
The reading order is: Witchmark (Daughters of Hecate 0.5), Sticks & Stones (Daughters of Hecate, #1), Moonlight Burns (Daughters of Hecate Book 2), Power of Three (Daughters of Hecate Book 3), Vampire Punk (Daughters of Hecate Book companion novella) and upcoming Haven (Daughters of Hecate #4).
May 10, 2018
Feeling alone and frustrated with her lack of knowledge about the Landen ways, Lacey decided to do something about it. But all she got was a bigger trouble in her hands and she needed all the help she could get to survive. Maia’s obsession with the witch’ s book was not helping and Ophelia thought it was her fault that she dragged her friends to Spain. Her encounter with Magdalena had affected her too much and those who knew her were noticing. Time to empower herself and face the world. Looks like after the trio near dead adventure something good might come out of it. Behaving as two footloose girls and not thinking about consequences, Lacey and Maia got the fright of her lives. Good suspense with the detailed descriptions that had me glue to my ereader. I was caught in the action! Liked how the author crafted Lacey’s character. A not quite vampire with her emotions bubbling like a young girl. And no matter what, Ophelia’s protective feelings for Maia and Lacey felt genuine, as family. Action, suspense, drama, danger, intriguing scenes with the rogue vampires, mystery and something is cooking with the guitarist. Going for the elusive and mysterious Eli story. Love these stories!
October 10, 2018
Lacey is having a hard time being a vampire. Her mentor is no help, she feels trapped as a barista, and she wants to know more about being a vampire. Mais is obsessed with the book she saved from the fire and wants to learn more about the witch in it. Both girls decide to head to New Orleans to find the witch and some guidance. But the girls find themselves in trouble and Fee rushes to try and save them.
So the only book I have read in this series is the second book Moonlight Burns. I love how the story continues from there. Although it has been said that these books are standalones I do recommend reading them in order. I was not too lost in the last book but having read that answers some questions I had in Power of Three.
I feel for Lacey, she needs to learn how to be a vampire but has been cast adrift. I think she really needs to find some vampire female friends. I was worried about what she was going to get herself into by hunting down the old ones. Then there is Maia, she is clearly obsessed with the witch from the book and ever the wander ready to go on the road trip with Lacey without too much thought either.
Then there is Fee. She is still working through the issues from her past and struggling. She is having trouble with both her boyfriend and the girls but she is trying to be better working with the three of them. Of course she is the leader and rushes to save the girls in New Orleans.
I like this series and am curious about what is going to happen in the next book. I will be going back to the beginning and catching up on how this series started. I do recommend starting at the prequel Witchmark is you plan on reading this series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
So the only book I have read in this series is the second book Moonlight Burns. I love how the story continues from there. Although it has been said that these books are standalones I do recommend reading them in order. I was not too lost in the last book but having read that answers some questions I had in Power of Three.
I feel for Lacey, she needs to learn how to be a vampire but has been cast adrift. I think she really needs to find some vampire female friends. I was worried about what she was going to get herself into by hunting down the old ones. Then there is Maia, she is clearly obsessed with the witch from the book and ever the wander ready to go on the road trip with Lacey without too much thought either.
Then there is Fee. She is still working through the issues from her past and struggling. She is having trouble with both her boyfriend and the girls but she is trying to be better working with the three of them. Of course she is the leader and rushes to save the girls in New Orleans.
I like this series and am curious about what is going to happen in the next book. I will be going back to the beginning and catching up on how this series started. I do recommend starting at the prequel Witchmark is you plan on reading this series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
May 7, 2018
I liked getting a glimpse of a more mature Daughter in this book, or more experienced and educated. I wasn't very impressed with Ophelia until after they came back to New York. Maia and Lacey absolutely show how immature and innocent they are. The Laudans seem to only be extremely annoying. It does make sense that for a 900 year life span that 300 years is still young and magically developing. Given that the next book is about Eli - one of my absolute least favorite characters - I'm not sure I want to continue the series, but I am curious to see where things go from the many different agendas involved. I was given a copy of this book at no cost. All opinions are my own.
April 23, 2018
Book 3 in the Daughter's of Hecate series, Power of Three follows Ophelia, Lacey and Maia to New Orleans.
New witches, strange Laudan, problems with her boyfriend, and recalcitrant teenagers are nearly Fee's undoing.
While this is a standalone book, I think it is best read with the series. It's well written and heightens on the characters already introduced in books 1 and 2.
The action is heating up and the powers of the main characters are expanding. Book 4, Eli's story, is much anticipated.
I received an ARC of Power of Three and this is my honest review.
New witches, strange Laudan, problems with her boyfriend, and recalcitrant teenagers are nearly Fee's undoing.
While this is a standalone book, I think it is best read with the series. It's well written and heightens on the characters already introduced in books 1 and 2.
The action is heating up and the powers of the main characters are expanding. Book 4, Eli's story, is much anticipated.
I received an ARC of Power of Three and this is my honest review.
March 1, 2018
If you are unfamiliar with the daughters of Hecate series don't be afraid to jump in with this this third installment! What does 300 year old witch, Ophelia, do to fill her life? Take in strays, of course! Maia, her young apprentice witch and Lacey, a fairly new vampire, feeling neglected by her maker. The problem is keeping the girls from creating more trouble than Ophelia can help them out of. Where can she reach for help when she has been alone since losing her family 300 years ago? Pick up Power of Three and follow their adventure from New York to New Orleans!
March 18, 2018
THIS IS ONE PHENOMENAL READ!!!
A wonderfully written, nailbiting, fast paced, smooth flowing read that grabs your attention right from the start. With so many twists, turns and surprises I was on the edge of my seat through the entire read. The action was nonstop. It was better than a rollercoaster ride for the adrenaline rush. The characters, the scenes and location was so realistic my heart was steady beating up a storm. Talk about brilliant? This read was phenomenal. I know Meredith is a fantastic author, but she takes her gifts further each time I read her work. She leaves nothing to chance. Very detailed and the descriptions were truly awesome. Excellant job Meredith.
A wonderfully written, nailbiting, fast paced, smooth flowing read that grabs your attention right from the start. With so many twists, turns and surprises I was on the edge of my seat through the entire read. The action was nonstop. It was better than a rollercoaster ride for the adrenaline rush. The characters, the scenes and location was so realistic my heart was steady beating up a storm. Talk about brilliant? This read was phenomenal. I know Meredith is a fantastic author, but she takes her gifts further each time I read her work. She leaves nothing to chance. Very detailed and the descriptions were truly awesome. Excellant job Meredith.
May 10, 2018
I really enjoyed this instalment of the series. I've really enjoyed getting to know these characters so much. The storylines have been amazing and the characters fun to get to know. Would happily read more from this author.
July 28, 2018
Power of Three
By Meredith Medina
This is the 4th book in this series. I so love the characters!! This story is about Lacey and Maia trying to get some answers about who they are. But what they find out is more questions. Ophelia, Lacey, & Maia went to Spain and got themselves into some trouble. And now Lacey has to stand on trial for what she did when in Spain. Maia is just not sure how to process everything that has been going on. She is still learning how to use her magic. Ophelia is trying to show Maia all the way of being a witch all the while trying not to leave Lacey out. But Lacey feels left out and wants to feel a part of something since she will be living for eternity. Eli is to help Lacey learn the ways of a Vampire, but is to busy with his bad. So that leaves Lacey and Maia going to New Orleans. Where there they get into some major trouble and don’t think that they can get out. I can’t wait for the next story!!
By Meredith Medina
This is the 4th book in this series. I so love the characters!! This story is about Lacey and Maia trying to get some answers about who they are. But what they find out is more questions. Ophelia, Lacey, & Maia went to Spain and got themselves into some trouble. And now Lacey has to stand on trial for what she did when in Spain. Maia is just not sure how to process everything that has been going on. She is still learning how to use her magic. Ophelia is trying to show Maia all the way of being a witch all the while trying not to leave Lacey out. But Lacey feels left out and wants to feel a part of something since she will be living for eternity. Eli is to help Lacey learn the ways of a Vampire, but is to busy with his bad. So that leaves Lacey and Maia going to New Orleans. Where there they get into some major trouble and don’t think that they can get out. I can’t wait for the next story!!
May 27, 2018
Great read. Well written, with a great plot and characters. I couldn't put this book down. This is a fantastic series.I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
June 29, 2018
very good story.. romance and mystery.. it was fun and mysterious and had a bit of paranormal fun in it. i liked it
February 18, 2019
"It was all fun and games until someone accidentally summoned a goddess and got herself a case of immortality." That pretty much sums up Lacey's predicament. Lacey has lost a bit of her airheaded 'spoopy sparkle' after being turned into a vampire. Even before becoming one of the Laudan, Lacey seemed to have a knack for getting into trouble.
Ophelia, the independent 300+ year old Daughter of Hecate, has her hands full trying to teach Maia, her newfound 'sister', how to control her magic while watching out for Lacey as she struggles to come to terms with her new vampire identity.
Lacey can't see herself spending eternity as a bartender at Spirals, but she really doesn't know what to do with herself. Her supposed mentor, Eli, is more concerned with his band's upcoming tour than teaching Lacey how to control her urges and powers.
Meanwhile, Maia is determined to travel to New Orleans to warn another Daughter that she is on a hit list made by a centuries old witch names Magdalena. When Lacey decides to go to New Orleans to try to find someone who can teach her about her new life, Maia (of course) goes along.
This book is a great continuation of the previous books in the series. Ophelia is still trying to be a hermit while having two roommates that she never asked to have. Maia is strong willed and determined to learn as much as possible about her heritage. And, poor Lacey is just struggling to come to terms with what she has become.
Add in a punk band called Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.), their sexy lead singer, Eli (who happens to be Ophelia's lover), a very creepy ancient Vampire, several young vamps who don't know what they are supposed to do and loads of magic and you have an amazing book.
The book is non-stop action, with our intrepid friends getting into one scrap after another. There is so much going on in this book that I had to stop several times to just wrap my mind around what I was reading. It is definitely building up to a great climax, due to all the undercurrents, intrigue and power struggles going on.
I especially enjoyed the parts of the book set in New Orleans, since I have spent a lot of time there and it is a wonderful setting for the Urban Fantasy genre. Vivienne Surette, another Daughter of Hecate, and her shop would fit in perfectly in the French Quarter.
The author, Meredith Medina, is a great writer and describes the action in wonderful detail. I like the way that she has written a separate book for each of the main characters and can't wait to read Eli's story in the next book.
Ophelia, the independent 300+ year old Daughter of Hecate, has her hands full trying to teach Maia, her newfound 'sister', how to control her magic while watching out for Lacey as she struggles to come to terms with her new vampire identity.
Lacey can't see herself spending eternity as a bartender at Spirals, but she really doesn't know what to do with herself. Her supposed mentor, Eli, is more concerned with his band's upcoming tour than teaching Lacey how to control her urges and powers.
Meanwhile, Maia is determined to travel to New Orleans to warn another Daughter that she is on a hit list made by a centuries old witch names Magdalena. When Lacey decides to go to New Orleans to try to find someone who can teach her about her new life, Maia (of course) goes along.
This book is a great continuation of the previous books in the series. Ophelia is still trying to be a hermit while having two roommates that she never asked to have. Maia is strong willed and determined to learn as much as possible about her heritage. And, poor Lacey is just struggling to come to terms with what she has become.
Add in a punk band called Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.), their sexy lead singer, Eli (who happens to be Ophelia's lover), a very creepy ancient Vampire, several young vamps who don't know what they are supposed to do and loads of magic and you have an amazing book.
The book is non-stop action, with our intrepid friends getting into one scrap after another. There is so much going on in this book that I had to stop several times to just wrap my mind around what I was reading. It is definitely building up to a great climax, due to all the undercurrents, intrigue and power struggles going on.
I especially enjoyed the parts of the book set in New Orleans, since I have spent a lot of time there and it is a wonderful setting for the Urban Fantasy genre. Vivienne Surette, another Daughter of Hecate, and her shop would fit in perfectly in the French Quarter.
The author, Meredith Medina, is a great writer and describes the action in wonderful detail. I like the way that she has written a separate book for each of the main characters and can't wait to read Eli's story in the next book.
January 6, 2021
I love lacy so muchhh
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