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been2boston's review
5.0
The books in the Witch Central series are always an easy, compelling read, ones that I can't put down and can't wait to finish reading. This book, even more so.
I started reading this around 9 p.m. last night and could not put it down until it was done. My heart ached, reading about the struggles of this wonderful, complicated family and how they work together to help each other and make each others dreams come true.
Read this book. Block off a few hours, and grab a box of tissues, but know that the tissues will be used for heartbroken tears and tears of unbelievable joy.
I started reading this around 9 p.m. last night and could not put it down until it was done. My heart ached, reading about the struggles of this wonderful, complicated family and how they work together to help each other and make each others dreams come true.
Read this book. Block off a few hours, and grab a box of tissues, but know that the tissues will be used for heartbroken tears and tears of unbelievable joy.
misdawnty's review
5.0
A perfect Winter Solstice gift. This newest witch central book tackled a harder subject than many and it was done beautifully. I laughed and cried and couldn't put it down. If you haven't started reading Debora Geary's books, you're missing out!
anovelstart's review
5.0
Even better than the last book. Five stars all the way! In the very first A Modern Witch book, Jamie has a precog vision of his future wife and the little boy they will someday have. Well, precog isn't certain but when everything else has already happened, they're getting very eager for him to arrive. However, the only glimpse of him they've seen is him playing in the snow outside their home and knowing he's theirs...
This is such a sweet book that made me cry a bit in many places. The witching community really come together to help Nat and Jamie out; comforting them and trying to discover if there's any fertility problems. There's a real sense of community in this book; Nat tries to carry the load by herself but when the community realise this (thank to Super Boy), they're ready to help with all their love and support. One of my favourite parts in this book is when Nat asks for a young healers help, Ginia, who's only 11 years old. Nat says that you have to let go of some dreams to make room for new ones (like when her baby daughter couldn't fit into a toy bus), so please tell her if her bus is too small. It's such a good way to word it but no one else knows what this means.
Lauren's famous crystal ball makes another appearance in this book. Lauren finally tries to consult with it more often but it doesn't know what it's allowed to show her. By the end of the book they're both finally getting along, the journey is a bit rocky and very sweet! The crystal ball is one of my favourite characters (if you can call it that).
This book really makes you feel the emotions the characters feel. The way Geary writes lets you experience Nat and Jamie's journey somewhat realistically from the point of view of a friend, hence the crying when you read it bit. I'd definitely recommend this book, it's absolutely superb! A definite must read. Just to prove it, this is the second time I've read this book and it didn't disappoint.
If you like my review please visit my book blog at: http://a-novel-start.blogspot.co.uk
This is such a sweet book that made me cry a bit in many places. The witching community really come together to help Nat and Jamie out; comforting them and trying to discover if there's any fertility problems. There's a real sense of community in this book; Nat tries to carry the load by herself but when the community realise this (thank to Super Boy), they're ready to help with all their love and support. One of my favourite parts in this book is when Nat asks for a young healers help, Ginia, who's only 11 years old. Nat says that you have to let go of some dreams to make room for new ones (like when her baby daughter couldn't fit into a toy bus), so please tell her if her bus is too small. It's such a good way to word it but no one else knows what this means.
Lauren's famous crystal ball makes another appearance in this book. Lauren finally tries to consult with it more often but it doesn't know what it's allowed to show her. By the end of the book they're both finally getting along, the journey is a bit rocky and very sweet! The crystal ball is one of my favourite characters (if you can call it that).
This book really makes you feel the emotions the characters feel. The way Geary writes lets you experience Nat and Jamie's journey somewhat realistically from the point of view of a friend, hence the crying when you read it bit. I'd definitely recommend this book, it's absolutely superb! A definite must read. Just to prove it, this is the second time I've read this book and it didn't disappoint.
If you like my review please visit my book blog at: http://a-novel-start.blogspot.co.uk
karak's review
5.0
A great book! I needed to lock myself in the bathroom for the last 10% or so, so I could have an ugly cry all by myself and just absorb this book. It was wonderful.
sheribeth's review
4.0
Love the Witch Central crew! This book brought me to tears several times, but delivered an amazing solstice story of love and family.
jenni_schaub's review
3.0
Like all of Ms. Geary's books, this one is fun and heartfelt. I really enjoyed reading it and it left me in incredibly good spirits when I had finished. These books are like old friends to me. They may not be full of action, or the most sophisticated writing style, but they are fun, light-hearted and a good way to spend the afternoon. :)
karmakat's review
3.0
This is another very reluctant 3-star rating.
I was very sad earlier this year when I discovered that Geary had chosen to quit writing her witch central books. This book (fortunately for me, but sad for her) has made me much less sad. I have no idea if this was written during the personal upheaval that caused her decision to stop these, but I hope, for her sake as an author, that this is what happened.
First, I figured out how this book was going to end very early on. No, not the exact specifics of the who and how, but the general outcome. Second, this book seemed to ramble all over the place. Geary's constant need to add more and more characters each book has made these really hard to follow, especially if you don't read them back-to-back. Third, as others have said, they are getting both more maudlin and more cheesy.
Yes, I will read the final one. No, I will not waste my Kindle loans on the novellas from the series. (And that is saying a lot given the overall low quality of the books available for loan on Kindle.) And chances are I will not be trying anything from her new series under her new pen name. So sad to see this series go out like this.
I was very sad earlier this year when I discovered that Geary had chosen to quit writing her witch central books. This book (fortunately for me, but sad for her) has made me much less sad. I have no idea if this was written during the personal upheaval that caused her decision to stop these, but I hope, for her sake as an author, that this is what happened.
First, I figured out how this book was going to end very early on. No, not the exact specifics of the who and how, but the general outcome. Second, this book seemed to ramble all over the place. Geary's constant need to add more and more characters each book has made these really hard to follow, especially if you don't read them back-to-back. Third, as others have said, they are getting both more maudlin and more cheesy.
Yes, I will read the final one. No, I will not waste my Kindle loans on the novellas from the series. (And that is saying a lot given the overall low quality of the books available for loan on Kindle.) And chances are I will not be trying anything from her new series under her new pen name. So sad to see this series go out like this.
ker95's review
4.0
I have absolutely loved every one of the Modern Witch/Witch Central books, but this one left me disgruntled.
A happily married couple, with a wonderful healthy daughter, living an incredible life. And Nat (wife) and her friends spend 80% of the book gnashing their teeth and bemoaning the fates because she can't get pregnant with her second child.
The beginning is ok, the ending is cool. Suggest you skip most of the in-between, and if you are a woman who has struggled with fertility issues, skip the whole book.
I eagerly await Witch Central #3 so I can get back to loving the series again.
A happily married couple, with a wonderful healthy daughter, living an incredible life. And Nat (wife) and her friends spend 80% of the book gnashing their teeth and bemoaning the fates because she can't get pregnant with her second child.
The beginning is ok, the ending is cool. Suggest you skip most of the in-between, and if you are a woman who has struggled with fertility issues, skip the whole book.
I eagerly await Witch Central #3 so I can get back to loving the series again.
firesoulbird's review
1.0
Quick summary of book: "Making your kid an only child is the worst thing you can ever do, and is basically child abuse! I'm going to carry on crying about not being able to have this specific imaginary child! Never mind I have a kid already and plenty of people can't even have that! Wah!"
I usually love these books but this one was just ridiculous. It was so melodramatic.
I usually love these books but this one was just ridiculous. It was so melodramatic.