Katherine L. (secondhandmoon) reviewed on 9/10/2010 + 7 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

I wish I could give this book a better review, because there are so very few YA novels about real witchcraft. Unfortunately, the writing in this book is average at best, with a heavy dependence on YA tropes and a serious lack of diversity. (Just look at the cover art. Three blonde, thin white girls? Really?) That being said, it is a decent book for younger teens because its an easy read, and it will give them a lot to think about in terms of responsibility for ones actions and being open to people from different cliques. The books strength is its informative introduction to witchcraft, though the writer puts a dramatic spin on magic. (I doubt any girl who has flubbed a love spell has had the entire schools male population following her around for weeks.) I would recommend it for a kid or teen whos interested in magic and witchcraft, but I would suggest using this series as a starting point and branching out.

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