willowisp79's review against another edition
4.0
i found this a really enjoyable read - flows brilliantly and the characters are great to read.
Adam and Christie have always been the outcast kids. Hes teased for being gay and Christie for being a "witch" - what they dont know is that the names they call them....are true.
The book opens with the two actually making the Midnight Spell. Christie knows shes a witch but shes a little disappointed in her lack of pizazz, her mum can make things sparkle and zing. But shes pretty sure the spell work - it was to find Adam's true love.
The next day a new guy called Mark starts and seems to take a shine to Adam and he always catches Mark staring at him. Shocked the spell worked, he cant believe this gorgeous specimen is actually gay and interested in HIM.
Christie is ecstatic for her friend. Finally he has someone. There were no other gay males in their town. Christie then realises the crush shes had on a guy called Ian seems to be coming true - hes showing more interest in her too.
Happy days right?
Of course not.
Things start to not add up.....
Mark seems to swing from different moods...to showing odd behaviour....
This is where im gonna end my review!
Im not giving away the rest of the book - a lot happens in the second half and jaw dropping scenes that unfold. I really enjoyed this. Didnt take me long to read as it just flowed and i didnt want to put it down!
Yes, i think its a YA book, but as a 34 book lover - i enjoyed it - dont knock the YA's - youll miss some great reads and series!
Read on behalf of Xpresso Book Tours in return for an honest review
Adam and Christie have always been the outcast kids. Hes teased for being gay and Christie for being a "witch" - what they dont know is that the names they call them....are true.
The book opens with the two actually making the Midnight Spell. Christie knows shes a witch but shes a little disappointed in her lack of pizazz, her mum can make things sparkle and zing. But shes pretty sure the spell work - it was to find Adam's true love.
The next day a new guy called Mark starts and seems to take a shine to Adam and he always catches Mark staring at him. Shocked the spell worked, he cant believe this gorgeous specimen is actually gay and interested in HIM.
Christie is ecstatic for her friend. Finally he has someone. There were no other gay males in their town. Christie then realises the crush shes had on a guy called Ian seems to be coming true - hes showing more interest in her too.
Happy days right?
Of course not.
Things start to not add up.....
Mark seems to swing from different moods...to showing odd behaviour....
This is where im gonna end my review!
Im not giving away the rest of the book - a lot happens in the second half and jaw dropping scenes that unfold. I really enjoyed this. Didnt take me long to read as it just flowed and i didnt want to put it down!
Yes, i think its a YA book, but as a 34 book lover - i enjoyed it - dont knock the YA's - youll miss some great reads and series!
Read on behalf of Xpresso Book Tours in return for an honest review
nixwolfwood's review against another edition
3.0
I was given a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for an honest review.
Being from Texas, this was an especially interesting story. I don't often get to read about places I know. Then, how they used paranormal characters as well was pretty cool.
My favorite characters were Olivia and Drifter. Pretty much every time I burst out laughing was because of Olivia's "Pfft", and Drifter is just a really awesome guy. In the end, though, I kinda ended up feeling sorry for Drifter. He was a pretty cool character, but ended up getting shafted.
The story itself was awesome, but it needs work. Lots of times it felt too rushed, which took from a lot of the story. There were things said that ended up being contradicted and just downright being confusing.
I did like the relationship between Christy and Adam, and how important it was to them. That was the best part of the whole story.
3/5 Platypires
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/the-midnight-spell
Being from Texas, this was an especially interesting story. I don't often get to read about places I know. Then, how they used paranormal characters as well was pretty cool.
My favorite characters were Olivia and Drifter. Pretty much every time I burst out laughing was because of Olivia's "Pfft", and Drifter is just a really awesome guy. In the end, though, I kinda ended up feeling sorry for Drifter. He was a pretty cool character, but ended up getting shafted.
The story itself was awesome, but it needs work. Lots of times it felt too rushed, which took from a lot of the story. There were things said that ended up being contradicted and just downright being confusing.
I did like the relationship between Christy and Adam, and how important it was to them. That was the best part of the whole story.
3/5 Platypires
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/the-midnight-spell
eviebookish's review against another edition
5.0
The Midnight Spell was SO MUCH FUN! I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked it up, but let me tell you, it totally rocked my face off! I've heard some really great things about Rhiannon Frater's writing style, but even though her books sounded right up my alley, I approached The Midnight Spell with skepticism. Why, you ask? Because it's a collaboration between two authors and while it's always an intriguing and exciting concept, from my experience it rarely results in quality. Fear not, dear reader, for this is not the case here! The Midnight Spell is nothing short of awesome. It's a quick and entertaining read with a vibrant cast of loveable characters, great humor and unique plot line that is sure to keep you captivated all the way through. It's a heart-warming and inspiring story about friends, written by two amazing authors who happened to be great friends themselves. And it's not only funny (often laugh-out-loud hilarious), quirky and deliciously straightforward (a bold, no-BS kind of book), but it's also deep, thought-provoking, at times even scary! Trust me, it doesn't get better than this!
The plot follows a group of teenagers from the small "hick town" of Trinity Springs, with two best friends, Adam and Christy, at the centre of all the events. Adam and Christy have been friends forever.Since the very first day of kindergarten and their first hilarious conversation ("Do you have a pot of gold?" I asked. "No. Are you in the Addams family?" he countered.) they've been practically inseparable. Their bond is strong, unbreakable and very, very precious. Both Christy and Adam are social outcasts, shunned and made fun of, labelled the "witch" and the "fag". Of course, both things are true, but the constant taunts and bullying still cut deep. Determined to make her best friend happy, Christy casts a spell to summon his true love. The only problem is the new hot-and-possibly-gay guy is not the only "thing" that arrives in Trinity Springs, and our quirky duo will soon realize that their miserable love lives are the least of their problems.
I absolutely loved this book. I breezed through it in just a couple hours and found myself re-reading my favorite passages, quotes and dialogues (and let me just tell you, there were many of them!). I love when a book gets me so hooked and captivated that the rest of the world stops existing. I laughed, I giggled like a maniac, I nodded in agreement and shook my head in amazement. I'm pretty sure I mumbled to myself, too. In other words, I had a whole lot of fun with this book!
There's not a thing about this book that I didn't like, but it's the phenomenal character development and the way the relationships were depicted that really made this book for me. This novel has an amazing cast of characters - from Adam and Christy to all the supporting ones. Adam and Christy have a lot to deal with, their lives were never easy and they really had to fight hard for their happiness, but the book is almost entirely drama-free. Sure, they both have their bad moments, they sometimes cry and feel sad, lost and depressed, but then they just pick themselves up, dust themselves off and keep pushing on. Their strength comes from their friendship. They don't whine, don't mope around feeling sorry for themselves, no, they're actually quite optimistic (well, cautiously optimistic), cheerful and persistent. The absence of typical teenage-angst was blissful and refreshing! I loved that about this book!
All the relationships were really, really amazing, too. I absolutely adored all the parental units, even Adam's overprotective mother! Christy's parents are just.. I don't even know where to begin! They were both hilarious, charming, cool and just as quirky and unique as Christy was. The dialogues (especially those involving Christy's Santa-look-alike dad) were clever, laugh-out-loud funny, charged with positive energy and sprinkled with awesome. Drifter and Olivia were both similarly interesting and fun to read about as well. I can't even think of anyone I didn't like, well maybe except for Ian, Mark and the bullies.
While the overall tone of the book is rather light and snarky, the atmosphere does get heavier at times. Frater and Boye touch on some more serious themes, such as bullying, violence and homophobia (
I highly recommend this book to everyone!
The plot follows a group of teenagers from the small "hick town" of Trinity Springs, with two best friends, Adam and Christy, at the centre of all the events. Adam and Christy have been friends forever.Since the very first day of kindergarten and their first hilarious conversation ("Do you have a pot of gold?" I asked. "No. Are you in the Addams family?" he countered.) they've been practically inseparable. Their bond is strong, unbreakable and very, very precious. Both Christy and Adam are social outcasts, shunned and made fun of, labelled the "witch" and the "fag". Of course, both things are true, but the constant taunts and bullying still cut deep. Determined to make her best friend happy, Christy casts a spell to summon his true love. The only problem is the new hot-and-possibly-gay guy is not the only "thing" that arrives in Trinity Springs, and our quirky duo will soon realize that their miserable love lives are the least of their problems.
I absolutely loved this book. I breezed through it in just a couple hours and found myself re-reading my favorite passages, quotes and dialogues (and let me just tell you, there were many of them!). I love when a book gets me so hooked and captivated that the rest of the world stops existing. I laughed, I giggled like a maniac, I nodded in agreement and shook my head in amazement. I'm pretty sure I mumbled to myself, too. In other words, I had a whole lot of fun with this book!
There's not a thing about this book that I didn't like, but it's the phenomenal character development and the way the relationships were depicted that really made this book for me. This novel has an amazing cast of characters - from Adam and Christy to all the supporting ones. Adam and Christy have a lot to deal with, their lives were never easy and they really had to fight hard for their happiness, but the book is almost entirely drama-free. Sure, they both have their bad moments, they sometimes cry and feel sad, lost and depressed, but then they just pick themselves up, dust themselves off and keep pushing on. Their strength comes from their friendship. They don't whine, don't mope around feeling sorry for themselves, no, they're actually quite optimistic (well, cautiously optimistic), cheerful and persistent. The absence of typical teenage-angst was blissful and refreshing! I loved that about this book!
All the relationships were really, really amazing, too. I absolutely adored all the parental units, even Adam's overprotective mother! Christy's parents are just.. I don't even know where to begin! They were both hilarious, charming, cool and just as quirky and unique as Christy was. The dialogues (especially those involving Christy's Santa-look-alike dad) were clever, laugh-out-loud funny, charged with positive energy and sprinkled with awesome. Drifter and Olivia were both similarly interesting and fun to read about as well. I can't even think of anyone I didn't like, well maybe except for Ian, Mark and the bullies.
While the overall tone of the book is rather light and snarky, the atmosphere does get heavier at times. Frater and Boye touch on some more serious themes, such as bullying, violence and homophobia (
I highly recommend this book to everyone!
smashattackash's review against another edition
Courtesy of Smash Attack Reads
I adored this book. The minute that I met Christy and Adam, I wanted to be the third wheel. I adored their personalities, and more importantly, their mutual love and support. I think it’s rare to find people who are so dedicated to another person in the way that these two friends were dedicated to each other. So epic, this friendship. The excerpt below shows a preliminary glimpse into their everlasting bond. All of the characters leapt off the pages and into my life. They were SO engaging and entertaining, that I found myself wanting to read the book at any free moment just so I could be in their presence.
Firstly, we have Christy with her unwavering loyalty, disappointment in her slowly but surely emerging witch abilities, and her good-natured soul. She rocked an Evil Alice costume for Halloween, which made me SQUEE. Twinsies! Then there is her bestie, Adam, with his gentle soul, bruised self-esteem, and yearning for love. Christy’s parents were damn memorable with their uncanny ability to be there when they were needed most. Chrsity’s dad was a riot. I would be his daughter any day, just so he can glamour himself into wicked hilarious costumes when he comes to save my ass from evil. Adam’s mother, Ashley, was so entertaining. She really reminded me of a character in Frater’s As The World Dies series. This character is also similar to a certain real-life Ashley that I adore hardcore. Turns out, the character in this book was indeed modeled after The Bookish Brunette, and it was totally her. Right down to the stiletto fetish and energetic personality. So much win.
Then we have the friends. Olivia, a town noob, falls in step with the outcast duo and ends up being a seriously entertaining piece of the puzzle. Panda bears FTW! Drifter, a mutual friend, was in the background for the most part, but he was someone I respected because of his ability to fit in with any crowd. He was liked by all cliques and was able to remain neutral and level-headed. I like people that can be friends with all types of people. Next up is Mark, who was dreamy and all the things you would ever want in a man, but be careful what you wish for! Nathan came about near the end of the book, but he had such a strong presence and I want MOAR. And lastly, I cannot forget the star of the book, for me: Callie the cat. Have no fear, this feline truly has a personality larger than any human I’ve ever met. I adored her protectiveness, sassiness and down-right boldness. Cats = ♥.
The mystery behind a certain character was REALLY fun and had my noodle working. I loved trying to figure out just WHAT this character really was. I picked up on the subtle hints but I was still perplexed because nothing quite fit. And there was a seriously scary scene thrown in there, and I don’t think I breathed until it was over. I was totally wrapped up in the moment, wishing I could turn myself invisible so that creature would not eat me! Also, there were some great pop culture references in this book that had me giggling profusely. Hocus Pocus was mentioned. Win!
Ok, I’m done rambling. Sorry for the incoherent run-on sentences. Did I like this book? That much is obvious. It was truly fun and entertaining, and that is exactly what I look for in a book.
Favorite Quote
”Whatever! I still think you should’ve been planning your party!”
“With who? Me, my two friends and a cat?”
“Callie? Sure! Why not? She’s a party animal from what you told me.”
“I said she’s was a slut, Mom. She’s always in heat.”
“Scandalous!”
I adored this book. The minute that I met Christy and Adam, I wanted to be the third wheel. I adored their personalities, and more importantly, their mutual love and support. I think it’s rare to find people who are so dedicated to another person in the way that these two friends were dedicated to each other. So epic, this friendship. The excerpt below shows a preliminary glimpse into their everlasting bond. All of the characters leapt off the pages and into my life. They were SO engaging and entertaining, that I found myself wanting to read the book at any free moment just so I could be in their presence.
Firstly, we have Christy with her unwavering loyalty, disappointment in her slowly but surely emerging witch abilities, and her good-natured soul. She rocked an Evil Alice costume for Halloween, which made me SQUEE. Twinsies! Then there is her bestie, Adam, with his gentle soul, bruised self-esteem, and yearning for love. Christy’s parents were damn memorable with their uncanny ability to be there when they were needed most. Chrsity’s dad was a riot. I would be his daughter any day, just so he can glamour himself into wicked hilarious costumes when he comes to save my ass from evil. Adam’s mother, Ashley, was so entertaining. She really reminded me of a character in Frater’s As The World Dies series. This character is also similar to a certain real-life Ashley that I adore hardcore. Turns out, the character in this book was indeed modeled after The Bookish Brunette, and it was totally her. Right down to the stiletto fetish and energetic personality. So much win.
Then we have the friends. Olivia, a town noob, falls in step with the outcast duo and ends up being a seriously entertaining piece of the puzzle. Panda bears FTW! Drifter, a mutual friend, was in the background for the most part, but he was someone I respected because of his ability to fit in with any crowd. He was liked by all cliques and was able to remain neutral and level-headed. I like people that can be friends with all types of people. Next up is Mark, who was dreamy and all the things you would ever want in a man, but be careful what you wish for! Nathan came about near the end of the book, but he had such a strong presence and I want MOAR. And lastly, I cannot forget the star of the book, for me: Callie the cat. Have no fear, this feline truly has a personality larger than any human I’ve ever met. I adored her protectiveness, sassiness and down-right boldness. Cats = ♥.
The mystery behind a certain character was REALLY fun and had my noodle working. I loved trying to figure out just WHAT this character really was. I picked up on the subtle hints but I was still perplexed because nothing quite fit. And there was a seriously scary scene thrown in there, and I don’t think I breathed until it was over. I was totally wrapped up in the moment, wishing I could turn myself invisible so that creature would not eat me! Also, there were some great pop culture references in this book that had me giggling profusely. Hocus Pocus was mentioned. Win!
Ok, I’m done rambling. Sorry for the incoherent run-on sentences. Did I like this book? That much is obvious. It was truly fun and entertaining, and that is exactly what I look for in a book.
Favorite Quote
”Whatever! I still think you should’ve been planning your party!”
“With who? Me, my two friends and a cat?”
“Callie? Sure! Why not? She’s a party animal from what you told me.”
“I said she’s was a slut, Mom. She’s always in heat.”
“Scandalous!”
littleread1's review against another edition
4.0
The Midnight Spell is a cute coming of age story about two outcasts learning to deal with their differences. I love that Adam and Christy have each other. They are protective and defensive of one another and it is believable. They live in a small town where the townsfolk don't like 'different'. With Adam being the only gay boy in town, and Christy being a witch, they are about as different from the townsfolk as you can get.
Christy and Adam always want the other one to be happy, so Christy casts a love spell, to bring Adam his true love. Low and behold, a hot guy starts at their school the following day. First problem, how to find out if he is gay?
While Adam's personal life looks like it could be taking off, Christy starts to suspect something is wrong. While I kind of knew where things were going, there were still a few surprises for me.
The Midnight Spell is an easy read. Mostly light, with a few darker moments, it keeps you engaged in the story and the lives of the characters. There are a few moments where the story is just downright hokey, and you can't help but laugh and roll your eyes. Riveting it isn't, but it is a good pallet cleanser if you need a break from something darker. I liked it but didn't love it. A good 3.5 Stars.
Christy and Adam always want the other one to be happy, so Christy casts a love spell, to bring Adam his true love. Low and behold, a hot guy starts at their school the following day. First problem, how to find out if he is gay?
While Adam's personal life looks like it could be taking off, Christy starts to suspect something is wrong. While I kind of knew where things were going, there were still a few surprises for me.
The Midnight Spell is an easy read. Mostly light, with a few darker moments, it keeps you engaged in the story and the lives of the characters. There are a few moments where the story is just downright hokey, and you can't help but laugh and roll your eyes. Riveting it isn't, but it is a good pallet cleanser if you need a break from something darker. I liked it but didn't love it. A good 3.5 Stars.
ctorretta's review against another edition
5.0
You know, I don't normally read the forewords or the other information at the beginning of books but for some reason this one caught my eye. This introduction actually talks about how and the way behind Rhiannon Frater and Kody Boye collaborating and it was really cool. I think I enjoyed the book even more because of this small bit of info that was given.
We get to see the viewpoints of this story from two different characters, Adam and Christy. If I had not read the introduction I would not have had a clue that this entire story was written by more than one person. The characters have a different voice but the writing is very similar, probably why this particular collaboration worked so well! Never did I feel like I was bogged down by one or the other character, and even more surprisingly I was intrigued by both equally!
The story itself is a fun, teenage, angsty plot but with huge twists. The whole I'm a witch and I'm gay thing may have been done before but not like this! The other characters that rounded this out were also incredible and I found myself wanting to get to read more about them as well.
And in the end I was still really curious as to what the hell was going to happen because there are so many twists, and secrets, and hidden agendas that even when I thought I had it all figured it, my idea would blow up and I would have to go back to square one, just like the characters did. It's a bit of a thriller, a bit of a ghost story, and a bit romance all rolled into one teenage angst, bubbly story!
I want more of these two, for sure! I'll be waiting for book two!!
We get to see the viewpoints of this story from two different characters, Adam and Christy. If I had not read the introduction I would not have had a clue that this entire story was written by more than one person. The characters have a different voice but the writing is very similar, probably why this particular collaboration worked so well! Never did I feel like I was bogged down by one or the other character, and even more surprisingly I was intrigued by both equally!
The story itself is a fun, teenage, angsty plot but with huge twists. The whole I'm a witch and I'm gay thing may have been done before but not like this! The other characters that rounded this out were also incredible and I found myself wanting to get to read more about them as well.
And in the end I was still really curious as to what the hell was going to happen because there are so many twists, and secrets, and hidden agendas that even when I thought I had it all figured it, my idea would blow up and I would have to go back to square one, just like the characters did. It's a bit of a thriller, a bit of a ghost story, and a bit romance all rolled into one teenage angst, bubbly story!
I want more of these two, for sure! I'll be waiting for book two!!
nixwolfwood's review
3.0
I was given a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for an honest review.
Being from Texas, this was an especially interesting story. I don't often get to read about places I know. Then, how they used paranormal characters as well was pretty cool.
My favorite characters were Olivia and Drifter. Pretty much every time I burst out laughing was because of Olivia's "Pfft", and Drifter is just a really awesome guy. In the end, though, I kinda ended up feeling sorry for Drifter. He was a pretty cool character, but ended up getting shafted.
The story itself was awesome, but it needs work. Lots of times it felt too rushed, which took from a lot of the story. There were things said that ended up being contradicted and just downright being confusing.
I did like the relationship between Christy and Adam, and how important it was to them. That was the best part of the whole story.
3/5 Platypires
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/the-midnight-spell
Being from Texas, this was an especially interesting story. I don't often get to read about places I know. Then, how they used paranormal characters as well was pretty cool.
My favorite characters were Olivia and Drifter. Pretty much every time I burst out laughing was because of Olivia's "Pfft", and Drifter is just a really awesome guy. In the end, though, I kinda ended up feeling sorry for Drifter. He was a pretty cool character, but ended up getting shafted.
The story itself was awesome, but it needs work. Lots of times it felt too rushed, which took from a lot of the story. There were things said that ended up being contradicted and just downright being confusing.
I did like the relationship between Christy and Adam, and how important it was to them. That was the best part of the whole story.
3/5 Platypires
http://www.platypire.com/j-hooligan/the-midnight-spell
ltg584's review
4.0
I’m slowly making my way through every single book Rhiannon Frater has to offer, but this was my first experience with Kody Boye. The book made a great first impression, and I’ll be sure to check out more of his books. Kody writes as Adam, a strong gay character as a main protagonist, instead of the standard gay sidekick. It was so great, and heartbreaking, to be offered an insider’s view on homophobia and bullying. Rhiannon’s character is also a refreshing change from the everyday. Christy isn’t skinny and her wardrobe isn’t flashy. She keeps her head down and hides behind her hoodies, and she’s struggling with more than just your everyday teen angst. She would describe herself as ugly and fat, but I see her as brave and sassy.
The beginning of the book was a little slow, and read more like a contemporary story of teenage life, rather than a paranormal. Other than the initial Midnight Spell, there was very little in the way of magic. Rhiannon and Kody did a great job encapsulating the frustration of high school, but I kept expecting the pace to pick up. I’ll admit, it took longer than I expected. Once it did, however, I couldn’t put it down! It was exciting and original! I fell in love with this rag tag group of characters. <3
Rhiannon and Kody break a few of the Young Adult genre rules. In fact, they may have just taken the rule book and torn out a few pages. One of the more notable of these rules is the language. YA novels usually toe a line as far as swears go, staying on the good side of parents everywhere. I don’t know how it was when you were a teenager, but I swore like a sailor… just not where my mother could hear me. The authors kept it realistic, using swears when the occasion called for it. I loved the dialogue, for the most part. If felt genuine and was often very witty. My only complaint would be the overuse of the word “totally”… granted, teens use this word in every second sentence, so I guess that’s pretty realistic too. ;)
Rhiannon and Kody make a great team, and I can’t help but wonder if there may be a sequel in the near future? I would love to hear more from this dynamic duo, to revisit Christy and Adam and see what kind of trouble they get into next.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The beginning of the book was a little slow, and read more like a contemporary story of teenage life, rather than a paranormal. Other than the initial Midnight Spell, there was very little in the way of magic. Rhiannon and Kody did a great job encapsulating the frustration of high school, but I kept expecting the pace to pick up. I’ll admit, it took longer than I expected. Once it did, however, I couldn’t put it down! It was exciting and original! I fell in love with this rag tag group of characters. <3
Rhiannon and Kody break a few of the Young Adult genre rules. In fact, they may have just taken the rule book and torn out a few pages. One of the more notable of these rules is the language. YA novels usually toe a line as far as swears go, staying on the good side of parents everywhere. I don’t know how it was when you were a teenager, but I swore like a sailor… just not where my mother could hear me. The authors kept it realistic, using swears when the occasion called for it. I loved the dialogue, for the most part. If felt genuine and was often very witty. My only complaint would be the overuse of the word “totally”… granted, teens use this word in every second sentence, so I guess that’s pretty realistic too. ;)
Rhiannon and Kody make a great team, and I can’t help but wonder if there may be a sequel in the near future? I would love to hear more from this dynamic duo, to revisit Christy and Adam and see what kind of trouble they get into next.
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
reader_fictions's review
3.0
As a book blogger, especially one who reads Giselle's reviews, it's hard to miss Rhiannon Frater. She apparently writes super awesome vampire and zombie books, but I haven't gotten around to those yet. When the tour came up for Frater's paranormal co-written with another author, I couldn't resist. Joining The Midnight Spell tour was a good choice. Frater and Boye's novel is light, humorous, and fun all the way through.
Like Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Christy is approaching the age of her powers awakening. Christy desperately wants her full-blown witchy powers, and keeps trying to perform spells in hopes that they'll turn her powers on full blast. Her latest plan is a spell at midnight to bring her bestie Adam's perfect guy to town. Adam doesn't wholly believe in Christy's magical abilities, but he hopes, tired of being alone and picked on for his sexuality.
Adam and Christy both really stick out in their whitebread, small town. Christy's been called a witch since she was young, her tendency to wear dark clothing not really helping matters. Red-headed Adam has been picked on for being gay for years too, even though he hasn't actually come out. They're lucky to have each other, though, and their social butterfly friend, Drifter. I would have liked to see a bit more of Christy and Adam's friendship before the midnight spell kicked the plot into motion, but I love their bond, and that the story is told from the POV of a straight girl and her gay best friend.
The plot includes some paranormal mayhem, but definitely keeps more to the funny than the creepy, which is a nice change of pace from paranormal stories that take themselves super seriously. There are some paranormal creature reveals at the end that definitely made me chuckle. The focus, though, is really on the romances: Adam's with mysterious new hottie Mark and Christy's with her long-time crush Ian.
The one thing that cut down on my enjoyment a little bit was my indifference towards Mark and Christy. I don't dislike either of them, but I never got a real sense of them as people. I would have assumed that Boye and Frater each took one of the perspectives to write, but Christy and Adam read too similarly to me. I had a bit of trouble keeping whose section I was reading straight.
On the other hand, I loved the secondary characters. They are made of sass and awesomeness. Callie, Christy's cat familiar, and the broom really steal the show. They're also super dependable and a bit snarky. Yes, a broom can be kind of snarky. Oh, and both Adam and Christy have super caring, present parents, with the exception of Adam's dad who's gone months at a time for work but who obviously loves his family a lot. The three parents are all a hoot. Oh, also, there's Drifter, who I totally want to hook up with Christy, because he's way smarter and more interesting.
The Midnight Spell is a highly fun paranormal self-pub. The ARC version I read had very few errors, so I imagine the finished copy will be pretty spotless, so, if you're interested, feel no fear! I'm definitely looking forward to reading some of Frater's darker novels.
Like Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Christy is approaching the age of her powers awakening. Christy desperately wants her full-blown witchy powers, and keeps trying to perform spells in hopes that they'll turn her powers on full blast. Her latest plan is a spell at midnight to bring her bestie Adam's perfect guy to town. Adam doesn't wholly believe in Christy's magical abilities, but he hopes, tired of being alone and picked on for his sexuality.
Adam and Christy both really stick out in their whitebread, small town. Christy's been called a witch since she was young, her tendency to wear dark clothing not really helping matters. Red-headed Adam has been picked on for being gay for years too, even though he hasn't actually come out. They're lucky to have each other, though, and their social butterfly friend, Drifter. I would have liked to see a bit more of Christy and Adam's friendship before the midnight spell kicked the plot into motion, but I love their bond, and that the story is told from the POV of a straight girl and her gay best friend.
The plot includes some paranormal mayhem, but definitely keeps more to the funny than the creepy, which is a nice change of pace from paranormal stories that take themselves super seriously. There are some paranormal creature reveals at the end that definitely made me chuckle. The focus, though, is really on the romances: Adam's with mysterious new hottie Mark and Christy's with her long-time crush Ian.
The one thing that cut down on my enjoyment a little bit was my indifference towards Mark and Christy. I don't dislike either of them, but I never got a real sense of them as people. I would have assumed that Boye and Frater each took one of the perspectives to write, but Christy and Adam read too similarly to me. I had a bit of trouble keeping whose section I was reading straight.
On the other hand, I loved the secondary characters. They are made of sass and awesomeness. Callie, Christy's cat familiar, and the broom really steal the show. They're also super dependable and a bit snarky. Yes, a broom can be kind of snarky. Oh, and both Adam and Christy have super caring, present parents, with the exception of Adam's dad who's gone months at a time for work but who obviously loves his family a lot. The three parents are all a hoot. Oh, also, there's Drifter, who I totally want to hook up with Christy, because he's way smarter and more interesting.
The Midnight Spell is a highly fun paranormal self-pub. The ARC version I read had very few errors, so I imagine the finished copy will be pretty spotless, so, if you're interested, feel no fear! I'm definitely looking forward to reading some of Frater's darker novels.
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