Perhaps a little less than 2 stars, as I actually managed to finish it.I will give points to the author for two things: one, having a bi-racial character, and two, this supernatural setting not having a single vampire or werewolf.Unfortunately, while the actual plot wasn't terrible, the author's writing is. In theory she can put a sentence together, but ... they're not good. And the dialogue! Ugh! As I made it toward the end, my eyerolls became bigger and bigger. Was the author getting worse, or was it just that I couldn't take it.And I have to laugh at authors who make their characters seem immune to "silly YA romance books" yet are living them in the book. Come on. If you point it out, don't do it. Just don't. When I picked up this book, I was so excited to see a main character of color featured in a paranormal YA story. I truly loved Sam's personality! She's strong and determine, and fiercely loyal in a way that we all can relate to. And Cakeboy...well, he's very yummy, if I do say so myself. I really enjoyed the interactions between these two and that there was no "love at first sight" going on. The world was well thought out and the premise was fresh and intriguing. And Ms. Reed's writing was spot on!Great read!
What do You think about Magická Príťažlivosť (2014)?
3.5 stars. Story dragged at times. Decent enough premise. Strong main character. It was OK.
—paola
