Witch of Black Bird Pond
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Hi, I am 13 years old, the book was ok ,but had some things that I really didn't understand. It's not too hard to read. If I could read it I am sure you can too! Some thing that I didn't like  is that she was blamed as a  witch.
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"It Takes a Witch" is an enchanting cozy paranormal mystery that centres on sisters Darcy and Harper Merriweather and their Aunt Ve. Darcy and Harper have just learned that they are spell-casters and so they have the power to grant wishes for other people. They decide to move to the touristy Enchanted Village, Salem, Massachusetts - where other witches hang out under the noses of humans - and help Aunt Ve with the family business. A murder occurs and suspicion falls on Sylar, Aunt Ve's partner. Darcy decides to investigate even though it pulls her away from learning the tricks of the trade and threatens a burgeoning relationship with single dad cop Nick Sawyer.

I really loved the villagers - at times more than our main character. The concept of Crafters was very cool. Crafters were born with a special affinity e.g. Floracrafters are good at growing flowers, Wishcrafters can grant wishes etc. I was with Blake up until she introduced...Lawcrafters. Hmm. When children are the product of two Crafters with different skills, one will be dominant. Crafters are pretty sneaky about hiding their skills not only from humans but also each other. There are some very strict rules they have to follow regarding their Craft and in the case of Wishcrafters, they cannot grant their own wishes. We also meet familiars who were formerly Crafters and turned into animals when they died e.g. Pepe the mouse who is also a tailor. There are so many characters thrown at the reader that it can get confusing at times. The characters go out of their way to be so friendly towards Darcy and Harper, I was initially suspicious of their motives - how jaded of me - and thought they were all in on the murder a la Murder on the Orient Express. Nope, it turns out that Enchanted Village is just full of very nice people. Darcy's relationship with Nick is a fairly stock standard cozy affair at the moment but I have high hopes it will develop into something more.

The plot worked even though Darcy solved it without her magic. I know it would have killed the concept of the book but why didn't someone who knew she was investigating just wish in front of her that the murderer would be found? The victim was not that nice a person (at least by Enchanted Village standards) and so perhaps no one really cared. They were far more concerned about the pickpocket and the effect it would have on the tourism industry than a murder. Pragmatism this time round at least won through. I also really would have loved Aunt Ve to give her nieces a crash course in their Craft so they weren't bumbling about trying to figure it out.

This is a really engaging mystery with some delightful characters in a whimsical setting. The mystery is well executed and it is an easy read. Not sold yet? The paperback edition I bought has glitter stuck to the cover.
947101
Witch's Moonstone Locket (Coon Hollow Coven #1)

I received a free copy, through LoP on Goodreads, in exchange for a review.

Poor Jancie. She missed the final passing of her mother, whom she had been taking care of in her dying days. This weighs on Jancie and when she hears the legend of the Moonstone Locket, which a member of the local witches coven has, she forms a plan to speak with the person who wears it. The locket that will allow her to say goodbye to her mother, if it chooses to do so.

Rowe, the local witch who wears the locket, is in a period of mourning for his dear wife. When he comes in contact with Jancie, part of him is drawn to her, for some unknown reason. But, their coven's leader and High Priestess Adara will put a stop to this or at least try. Thus begins the fight for Jancie's well being, Adara's position of power and Rowe's mended heart. Some mysteries are solved, some are opened and the fight has just begun.

'Rowe glances at his father's desk. I started to search the house for my parents' council records. I'll get back to that. He rubbed his chest our of nervous habit, feeling for the locket. I need to conjure a fake moonstone so the entire coven isn't up in arms about what happened tonight. Before dawn, I'll work with Vika at Jancie's house to protect her and learn more about the unusual garden her deceased mother left behind. Filled with fae.

Keir flinched and stared at Rowe. The north wind is gathering force. The seer stood. Rest in what's left of this short night. In the days ahead, there is much to do.

This book had a good hook to it. I'm not exactly sure what it is, but all of a sudden I was on page 100 and wanting to know what was going to happen next. Jancie's friends are perfectly cast and the story really unfolds as you go along. Definitely a great beginning to a new series!
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A five star read for me. This is a great book to read for young adult as well as Adult .  We meet a young witch Callie who will be coming into her power as a witch. She meets a young man James with his own secrets . As she finds that her mother and grandma Jo having been keeping a Secret from her. All this unfolds into a great adventure and mystery . Will Callie deal well with her mom keeping the fact of her father being alive as well as the fact he is Warlock . And that young man she falls for is an Immortal .
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Witches is very good. I love reading all Ednah Walters books.  She keeps the readers enticed with her book series.
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She's definitely a good witch.  Love this book best of 'em all.
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This was an interesting story of a found spell book and dabbling in witchcraft. Set in a small town in Ireland, it is the story of friends who wake up after a wild party to discover they are losing things valuable to them. Their story mirrors that of three other friends who are finding that found things are appearing to them. A little confusing, a little time-hopping, yet still a really good story. Great twist at the end when a lost truth about the spell book becomes clear.
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Enjoyed this book very much.  This book was fast paced and easy to read.  It was fun to tune into this particular work  of witches.  Thanks.
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Possession of a Witch It was very interesting and held you till the end .I can not wait till the next one comes out.
2741684
Pretty good book  5 sisters witches one in college gets carried away by a beast for her powers of wind.  Deme main witch in this one comes to help find her sister with her other sisters.  Gets caught up with old boyfriend she ran away with who is cop on the case.  Lots happens to her in the room of the college but need to read to find out what happens.  But pretty good book.  Hope more to come with the other sisters as main witch.. Would make 4 more books lol... Enjoy!
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The Daughters of Maine is the second book in The Witches of BlackBrook.  I recommend you read the first book so you can follow along with the story. This book picks up where book one ended. I found this book to be enchanting while hoping for the sisters to reconnect with each other.
Trin, Caris aka Kara, Kennedy aka Kenna are three sisters trying to find a way to destroy the evil that has chased them through centuries. The sisters are finally together and trying to build their strength as witches for the fight ahead. It is harder now more than ever because they must relearn each other. Trin as the oldest has always been the one to take care of her sisters, Caris is the school teacher, but now the youngest Kennedy is an agent she is tougher than ever and no longer the baby. There is a darkness that one of the sisters feels and it comes to her in her nightmares. She has stripped a witch of all her powers and banished her to Salem.  The oldest sister is married to her soul mate and he adds to the power stream. The person looking for them has been searching family histories through medical trials for genealogy. But will this lead her to them? Or with the combined strength of all four of them be strong enough? Can they fight off the evil that threatens to destroy them and their bond? I loved the way this story crosses back and forth over centuries. When they all four go back to the year 1703 can they all work together and finish this?
Tish Thawer has written a mind-blowing story. It flows so smoothly and is easy to keep up with even through the going back and forth in different centuries. I found it fascinating how the sister with all their differences understood each other and the things that had changed each ones life through-out time. This is my first read by Tish Thawer but it won't be my last! This is a cliffhanger and will make you want book three.
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During a meeting of the spellbook club, Katie Lightfoot and her friends are interrupted by a woman frantically knocking on the Honeybee's window. When Katie goes to check it out, the woman collapses to the ground, but before she falls unconscious, she manages to say that she is seeking Katie Lightfoot for help and that her uncle sent her. Her last coherent words to Katie are to find the missing gris-gris and seek out Savannah's voodoo queen. This sets Katie on a quest unlike any other as she learns more about her mysterious visitor request. I enjoy this series and all the quirky characters that surround Katie, including her friends, family of Lucy and Ben, and hunky firefighter boyfriend, Declan. This story explores a type of magic that Katie has not yet encountered, but it also gives her an opportunity to spend more time with her friend Cookie, as they try to find the missing gris-gris, despite Cookie's misgivings about being involved with voodoo. I look forward to the next book in this series.
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Title: A Different Witch
A Good read, fast paced and well written.  I hace enjoyed the entire series, Hope more will be forthcoming.
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This story takes you deep into a magic filled world with talking animals. A female squirrel gets coherced to take a quest.

She learns a lot about herself and meets friends along the way. She makes many bad choices and constantly doubts herself.

This was a very interesting story. A easy read, and it has a very strong message in it. The use of the different animal species adds a flair to the story and is a uniquely different read. If you enjoy stories like 'The Secret of Nyhm' you'll like this story.
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I just read Dizzy spells, The Kitchen Witch Book 2 by Morgana Best.

It starts with Amelia who after making her now ex-boyfriend a meal, made him sick, then she gets evicted from her apartment. On the same day she learns that an Aunt she never knew left her a house and a Cake Shop, where they only make Cakes and Cupcakes.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dizzy-Spells-Witch-Cozy-Mystery-The-Kitchen-Witch-Book-2/dp/B016UW4ZBQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dizzy Spells: Witch Cozy Mystery (The Kitchen Witch Book 2)</a>The House has a mind of its own and it loves Martial Arts Movies.
A man is found dead on the doorstep and Amelia becomes suspected as the evidence piles up.
I love the twists and turns and really didn't know who the real killer would be until the end.
I hope you will enjoy this, second in a series, book.
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loved this book it is a great read and explains what a true wizard and witch is. well written and makes you feel like you know them even if you never met. i watched many videos about them on you tube and loved them very much as well. i read this book twice.
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This is another wonderful book in the series of Beatrix Potter and the animals of Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey solving mysteries and enjoying the Land Between the Lakes.  It is not a children's book - more of a cozy mystery with animals that contribute to the story.  I