shan198025's review against another edition
3.0
The best parts were with the triplets. Otherwise there seemed to be a lot of maufactured conflict.
impybelle's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first Annette Blair book I read, and it's the one I compare all others to. Sadly, a lot of them fall short. This one gives me warm fuzzies anytime I even think of the book and I couldn't tell you how I found it in the first place.
annamariahz's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rory MacKenzie's ancestor lost the witch he loved and a beautifully carved carousel unicorn, cursing his Scottish village's economy. Every MacKenzie after him has searched for this unicorn, and Rory is determined to find it and restore his family's legacy in his town. Victoria Cartwright's family has passed down the key to a mysterious wardrobe and the legend that only the woman who possesses her ancestor's magic can reveal the treasure. Even though Vickie refuses to acknowledge that she is a witch, she opens the wardrobe to reveal a gorgeous carousel unicorn. When Rory arrives to claim his family's carousel, they realize that they had met in their dreams on a carousel in Scotland. This is the final book in the Accidental Witch trilogy, and it was much more witchy than the first two. These books have incredibly simple plots, but they are so fun that I enjoyed reading them. This plot had a few more twists, but some of the plot twists weren't necessarily needed and were a little confusing. I liked the addition of her triplet sisters (which was definitely a setup for her Triplet Witch series) and the family banter between the sisters and Rory. Because this book had even more paranormal and witchy elements, it was perfect for my final witchy read before Halloween. I enjoyed this series, and I am glad I was gifted these books and the Triplet Witch series. I will most likely pick up the Triplet Witch series soon!
xakyr's review against another edition
3.0
This has always been my least favorite of the trilogy, and this reading of it is no different. Most of my problems with it lie in the heroine, Vickie.
Though she shares one of my nicknames, she is the worst example of the meaning of the name! She is victorious only when she succeeds in driving away a good man, and I don't think that's anything to be proud of! She constantly denies her witchy powers, can't accept her beauty, and doubts the powers of her sisters and friends. She comes across as very weak and wishy-washy, ending up as a character to dislike.
What saves this book is Rory and Vickie's sisters. Rory is an extremely likable hero, despite the fact that the author wrote him in such a manner as to make him the butt of a lot of jokes. Likewise, the sisterly trio are humorous in their own right and you can tell that they will have their own series at some point.
All in all, a disappointing end to the trilogy, but still a decent read.
Though she shares one of my nicknames, she is the worst example of the meaning of the name! She is victorious only when she succeeds in driving away a good man, and I don't think that's anything to be proud of! She constantly denies her witchy powers, can't accept her beauty, and doubts the powers of her sisters and friends. She comes across as very weak and wishy-washy, ending up as a character to dislike.
What saves this book is Rory and Vickie's sisters. Rory is an extremely likable hero, despite the fact that the author wrote him in such a manner as to make him the butt of a lot of jokes. Likewise, the sisterly trio are humorous in their own right and you can tell that they will have their own series at some point.
All in all, a disappointing end to the trilogy, but still a decent read.
mrisner's review against another edition
4.0
I really love this series, The Accidental Witch Trilogy.
From Publishers Weekly
Despite her best attempts at denial—"I am so not a witch"—Victoria Cartwright has inherited a legacy of magic, along with the key to a mysterious wardrobe, in Blair's third Witch novel (following the bestseller My Favorite Witch). Upon her beloved grandmother's death, Vickie receives the magic key to grandmother's old wardrobe—never before opened—and a promise that it contains Vickie's destiny. To Vickie's puzzlement, her destiny turns out to be an exquisitely preserved antique carousel unicorn. Though it's oddly familiar to Vickie, the unicorn is recognized right off by Scotsman Rory MacKenzie, a handsome loner, when Vickie appears with it on a television antiques show. The unicorn happens to be the handiwork of Rory's ancestor and the key to ending his family curse. The two meet and immediately set to bickering, first over Rory's manners—Vickie quickly concludes that he's "a lack-wit shoddy-mannered Scot with more beards than brains"—then over his designs for the unicorn. Of course, they're just working their way toward confronting their mutual attraction, but sassy dialogue, rich sexual tension and plenty of laughs make this an immensely satisfying return to Blair's world of witchcraft
From Publishers Weekly
Despite her best attempts at denial—"I am so not a witch"—Victoria Cartwright has inherited a legacy of magic, along with the key to a mysterious wardrobe, in Blair's third Witch novel (following the bestseller My Favorite Witch). Upon her beloved grandmother's death, Vickie receives the magic key to grandmother's old wardrobe—never before opened—and a promise that it contains Vickie's destiny. To Vickie's puzzlement, her destiny turns out to be an exquisitely preserved antique carousel unicorn. Though it's oddly familiar to Vickie, the unicorn is recognized right off by Scotsman Rory MacKenzie, a handsome loner, when Vickie appears with it on a television antiques show. The unicorn happens to be the handiwork of Rory's ancestor and the key to ending his family curse. The two meet and immediately set to bickering, first over Rory's manners—Vickie quickly concludes that he's "a lack-wit shoddy-mannered Scot with more beards than brains"—then over his designs for the unicorn. Of course, they're just working their way toward confronting their mutual attraction, but sassy dialogue, rich sexual tension and plenty of laughs make this an immensely satisfying return to Blair's world of witchcraft
laurla's review against another edition
"he had given the impression he thought her plump. twas a wonder he hadn't choked, with both feet in his mouth like that."
litdrivengirl's review against another edition
2.0
I picked this up because I had bypassed purchasing it once before at a sale and thought not this time. I didn't have any high hopes or actual thoughts of 'loving it'. The title was the catchy bit and so I read it for pure fun. It left much to be desired in terms of character development...too much detail at the begin before they meet and then too quick when they do. Again I didn't have high expectations. There were many times it was apparent this was a book in a series and 'silly me' I didn't know that nor read the other books first. So things were confusing from time to time. As my shelf tag claims...'soon forgotten'.
genm2181's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
krisrid's review
3.0
Vickie isn't having a good year! She doesn't want to believe she's a witch, although every sign points to it after she turns out to be the first woman in her family who can actually open the antique wardrobe with the key that has been passed down for a century to all the female descendents in her family. Then there's the fact that every time she rhymes, whatever she wishes comes true!
When Rory MacKenzie shows up from Scotland looking for the carousel unicorn (which was in the wardrobe Vickie opened) his ancestor sent to Vickie''s ancestor in honour of their thwarted love (although Vicke doesn't know that last part) they fall hard for one another despite trying not to.
This book, as with all Annette Blair's witchy stories is candy sweet, with lots of humour and great dialogue between the various characters. The love scenes are more "romantic" than explicit and the story really takes centre stage.
This would be a great beach or plane read, or something for a quiet Sunday afternoon with nothing else planned.
When Rory MacKenzie shows up from Scotland looking for the carousel unicorn (which was in the wardrobe Vickie opened) his ancestor sent to Vickie''s ancestor in honour of their thwarted love (although Vicke doesn't know that last part) they fall hard for one another despite trying not to.
This book, as with all Annette Blair's witchy stories is candy sweet, with lots of humour and great dialogue between the various characters. The love scenes are more "romantic" than explicit and the story really takes centre stage.
This would be a great beach or plane read, or something for a quiet Sunday afternoon with nothing else planned.