Of Witches and Warlocks: The Trouble with Spells is the debut novel by Lacey Weatherford. Portia is a likeable, normal teenager, right up until she finds out she is a natural witch. From that moment on, her life completely changes. She learns things about her family that she never could have imagined, and that life isn't what it has always seemed. But it isn't all bad when she gains a new boyfriend in the form of Vance Magnum, the love of her life and some she can tell all her secrets to.This was a story of life-changing secrets that could have led to a tale of intolerance and teenage rebellion. Instead, it was a story of love and acceptance, albeit a struggle of good versus evil. I was drawn into the story as if I were a part of the story, as opposed to an outside reader. Portia's struggle was very real and you felt her emotions right along with her. Vance was a perfect romantic hero, a combination of gorgeous bad boy and the guy trying to be honorable. The supporting characters were as well fleshed out as the main characters which made them come to life for me. The story was action-packed, but not overdone, keeping you engrossed to the very end. Near the end of the book, I was in tears reading it. Any book that causes an all-out cry-fest is a favorite! I think that the finest quality of a book is one that brings you in so much, makes you care so much, that it evokes an emotional reaction like that. I can't wait to post my reviews so I can start the next book, The Demon Kiss! The third book in my "clean out the kindle" endeavor from oldest to newest. It's not so much that I hated it, but I just didn't bother to keep going. I wanted to at least get far enough to see exactly how the relationship would develop, but then...it didn't. Not the way relationships develop. She knew basically his entire life story within 24 hours of discovering heaven knew her name, and then suddenly they're completely in love (though thankfully the word hadn't been spoken by the time I stopped reading) and super together. Not that this isn't something that could happen, but something just bothered me about it. Either way, I'm just not intrigued by their world. I have better things to read. And the writing itself left so much to be desired. I sort of wanted to just skip it after the first few pages, but was curious enough to keep going. Not so much any more.
What do You think about The Trouble With Spells (2009)?
Ugh, this was SO BAD. It was so much like Twilight, except Witches instead of Vampires.
—Datter
Fast-paced, nail-biting provoker. Love the characters and the plot.
—Tammy
