Disappointed and waiting for The Witch is Back to reaffirm my faith
938806
HP Mallory's books were the first e-books I purchased when I recived my Kindle and I loved the first two of this series and the Dulcie series. That being said I was disappointed with Witchful Thinking.  It was a rehash of the first two books and I was disappointed with the lack of plot and the ever teetering feelings and emotions of all Jolie, Rand and Sinjin. I understand that restating the plot of the first two books was necessary to catch up all those new readers that may have not read them but that rehashing drowned out the entire rest of the book.

I am still a dedicated fan of HP's and will wait with hope of redemption on the release of The Witch if Back in July.
4262835
I only bought this book because the blurb led me to believe that for once I would be reading a new kind of story where FOR ONCE!!!!! The Witch wasn't the bad guy. I was looking forward to an exploration of found families and maybe an overprotective parent learning to let their child go after they'd proven themselves capable. What I got instead was Tue same old tired narrative, draped in a mediocre fantasy gown. The names of the places in the book are unimaginative and completely phoned in. They're just colors? Lame. So lame. It wasn't badly written, but if I wanted nothing more than 'not badly written' I could go and find some of the better fanfiction out there. For free. I am completely disappointed in this book and will not be reading anything else by this author. Its one thing to give me the same story I've read and watched a million times, its another to completely mislead me.
311832
It kept me interested, disappointed because I have to wait for #4
4847625
I've been anxiously awaiting this latest book in the SCU series but I must admit to being a little disappointed.  I love the psychic element of these books and could even deal with the ghosts wandering around (the surprise about the little girl and her dog was quite good), but when the murderer turns out to be someone who has been dead for a hundred years, that was too much for me.  Please keep writing these SCU books, but I'd prefer them to be a bit more believable. And I'd love to see some of the characters we've already gotten to know....like some more cases solved by Bishop, Miranda or Galen.  It appears once you're married off in this series, you can't play an active role anymore.

I really do love Kay Hooper's books, love her characters and love the concept, and I did enjoy this book which is why I gave it three stars, but it wasn't my favorite.
4344190
I am sorry to say that in the first day after doing the first experiment, I had a really bad day:  I lost my credit card, and a little while later was told that the guest passes to my gym that I need for a friend had expired. Still later that day I got a bill marked "overdue, going to collection" - that I had already paid! And when I called them with the paid check in hand, they were out to lunch and not picking up the phone.  Not the blessing or gifts I had in mind! Did not work at all for me!

I am so sorry, because I really enjoyed reading the book, and I am a big fan of the Course in Miracles where the author comes from. So I have to say that she oversimplifies the issue, and God's grace does not come from just a threat to the powers that be to get blessings and gifts on demand. Maybe I had such a hard day after trying this because God is more than a mere physical power we can manipulate, but is really the Source of Love Who exists beyond our ability to directly control for our passing wishes. Amen!
4318709
I'm just so disappointed in this book. I really love B.D. I mean I've read it 5 times loved it. I will not be reading W.D. a second time. I felt really let down for waiting so long to re-read the book all over again just from Travis's POV. I thought there would be something interesting in there but I feel really let down.
4754391
A story about witches with spells and such - not what I wanted and there was no indication of that in the descriptions. :(
1207026
Will buy the next release, but was disappointed.
3455181
Horrible person! Did you read about how she was a complete witch at her book signing at the Grove? She really should get a grip, and remember not to bite the hand that feeds you. Treat your fans right or don't have any.
4314798
I'm glad I got this digitally with promotional credit because I'd be mad if I had spent money on this.  Telling me I feel inadequate because I need a closer relationship with God or that I should know I'm worth something because God loves me didn't help me. There's no way that that will help me, and I find it misleading that something about God out religion isn't in the name when that's the major theme of the book.
I'm giving it two stars instead of one because maybe someone will find it helpful, but it has just frustrated me.
136935
I waited all year for Casual Vacancy.  I had high expectations after reading the best series of books ever "Harry Potter".  When I ordered it I "knew" I would love it.  As I started to read it I "hoped" I would love it.  Halfway through I knew I was continuing on with the knowledge that this is J.K. Rowling, it has to be great.  Right?  Ahh...Wrong.  I feel utterly let down by this effort.  While I appreciate the layers of writing and the characters - - I just don't care about them.  I can't say I hated it, but would I read it again knowing what I know now?  I wouldn't.  What a bummer...
3250674
call it what you want...this isn't christianity- this is witch craft!  just because you say you are prayong in the name of God, doesnt make ir so.  vengeance is mine said the Lord! be careful pepole.
1529242
I missed where it says it's a short story. I was getting into it. I can't wait until Thirteen Covens comes out. I want to know what happened to Grandma.
4264190
Before I begin this review I will clarify: I am writing this with the understanding that you have read the other three books.  If you haven't, I don't expect you to glean much from what follows...

THE REVIEW:

After reading the first three books (and really loving them) I waited anxiously for the conclusion to the series... And I was extremely disappointed.

While many issues were brought to light, (Melita finally makes an appearance!) including the results of the last spell the Trieze did, I felt like the author had taken two characters that I had grown fond of and twisted their personalities to make them fit into the scenerios that she needed to include.  While reading this book I lost all affection for the twins.  And suddenly Thais is doing some major magic and yet we haven't seen any development of her skills since the earlier books.  What? Suddenly she's Super-Witch?

And Luc?  Yeeeah *such* a flake.  When he finally ends up with who he ends up with I honestly didn't care.  In fact, that could be considered the theme for this book: I no longer cared for the twins, their romantic entanglements, OR what happened to any of the secondary characters.

All in all it was a disappointing end to what began as a very great series.
701515
I was bored after reading the first page. Even more so after only the first 4% of it. The writing seemed more amateur so I checked to see if I had read anything else by this Author and found I had not. So I am sad to say that I am very disappointed for I love reading things to do with Witches, Warlocks, etc.
1138911
I was pretty excited when I came across this book at a used book store. I thought I had a real gem and was appreciating my luck. I should sell the book back, but I don't want someone else to have the same false hope as I did. It's not a good book. It was interesting, la di da, but it wasn't that great. After finishing it, I was just like "hm. ok" I've mentioned the book to my friends in passing (after they mentioned Wicked). They were impressed and excited but probably could feel how unenthusiastic I was about the book and decided not to waste their time too.
766168
I have to say...I'm heartbreaking disappointed.  Not in the entire book but in the terrible let down of the ending.  I have been a huge fan of this series from the beginning and have highly recommended it to all of fellow reading buddies, even the ones who aren't into the paranormal genre, so it pains me greatly to feel so let down by this book. I must admit while gaining on the end I was waiting for the moment to come where the Scribe Virgin busts in to save the day, like she did with Rhage/Mary and V/Jane. I mean it just makes sense, The brothers had already gone through so much, the problems solved and Trez came back from the Fade to do what Selena asked of him...so WTF.  I mean I get it, authors don't want to do what is always expected but geeze how do the two secondary characters come out all happy and in love while one of the main characters is in  mourning and the other one is dead!!!!! I don't even care if it is set up to be resolved in the next book, which will take forever to come out, right now I just paid $12 to be depressed as sh$&!! I have never written a review before but as I spent the last 6 hours of my life engrossed in this book I felt the need to vent.  I don't know what the future holds for me and the the Black Dagger Brotherhood...as always I'm interested to know what happens in the future for the characters but if it happens once with the nonHEA then I suppose it can happen again and I'm just not sure if I could take it.