Despite the nebulous cover, this first novel is well worth the go and particularly good value. The main character is someone that I think most of us can relate to. Feelings of inferiority abound, particularly significant for those in a larger family, where petty jealousies are made nonetheless by sometimes being very real. Add this to the fact that lots and lots of people like to keep reminding you that you have siblings, who in their mind anyway, are better than little old you.The story is a strong one, with a good subset of supporting characters. The plot has those wheels within wheels that bring out some good surprises, all the better for when the end is wheeled out with a fine ‘bang bang’. The romance is realistically done with significant history behind it, for all to witness on the stage of life in a small town.The novel certainly keeps you going strong with a bit of a cliffhanger that instills the need to head right on to the next book, which is what I’m doing right now! Cassie Scot is a woman locked out of both worlds. Born into a family of sorcerers, Cassie has been fighting to find her place in the world, starting her own business ( one that expressly deals in normal cases). But her first normal case leads her back down the rabbit hole, culminating in a life-or-death battle that leaves us hanging and begging for more. A well-written, well-paced book, with nerve-biting suspense and characters that will leave you wanting more. 4.9/5
What do You think about Cassie Scot (2013)?
Copy received for reviewThere's a sequel, right? There had better be a sequel....
—cecil
entertaining but argh, evan, 'doing this all for your own good' is a terrible idea
—bkillen
Loved it. Good story, good characters. Can't wait for the next one.
—Chloe
