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runkysaurus's review
2.0
Tw: stalking
Some spoilers ahead:
I know this is an older book, but I just read it, and I have some thoughts....
Jinx is being stalked...and it's "her fault". I probably should have stopped reading when I got to that part.
But I was curious, so I finished the book.
I'm mostly bothered by the fact that Jinx believes it's her own fault that she is being stalked, because she cast a love spell on a boy she had a crush on. He then becomes obsessive, controlling, and possessive. She realizes she doesn't like him and wants to break up, but he refuses to go away. All of this is chalked up as being her fault because of her love spell which was just way overpowered because she is such a strong witch. I really hated this messaging. Lots of people get into relationships thinking their new partner is the love of their life, only to have that person turn out to be controlling/abusive. We don't need books that are like well actually, maybe it was your fault, maybe you are to blame. Maybe you were too nice, too pretty, too magnetic. Maybe if you did things differently this wouldn't have happened.
I did love that the book addresses that it's really not ok to practice magic that affects other people's will/emotions, and that Jinx doesn't want to ever do that again. But it still felt like her ex took absolutely no blame for his actions.
I could write more, but that was the biggest issue I had with the story.
Some spoilers ahead:
I know this is an older book, but I just read it, and I have some thoughts....
Jinx is being stalked...and it's "her fault". I probably should have stopped reading when I got to that part.
But I was curious, so I finished the book.
I'm mostly bothered by the fact that Jinx believes it's her own fault that she is being stalked, because she cast a love spell on a boy she had a crush on. He then becomes obsessive, controlling, and possessive. She realizes she doesn't like him and wants to break up, but he refuses to go away. All of this is chalked up as being her fault because of her love spell which was just way overpowered because she is such a strong witch. I really hated this messaging. Lots of people get into relationships thinking their new partner is the love of their life, only to have that person turn out to be controlling/abusive. We don't need books that are like well actually, maybe it was your fault, maybe you are to blame. Maybe you were too nice, too pretty, too magnetic. Maybe if you did things differently this wouldn't have happened.
I did love that the book addresses that it's really not ok to practice magic that affects other people's will/emotions, and that Jinx doesn't want to ever do that again. But it still felt like her ex took absolutely no blame for his actions.
I could write more, but that was the biggest issue I had with the story.
rumpfie's review
3.0
I listened to the audio version of this book at work. I generally really enjoy Meg Cabot's books but I thought this one was mediocre at best. The plot was meh, it was complete and made sense but sort of boring. Nothing exciting stood out, I think the problem wasn't necessarily the plot but mostly stemmed from the characters.
The main character Jinx was quite annoying, especially when it came to being oblivious about the love interest. But not only the main character was annoying I found several others to be... cliche and mundane and most times unbelievable. Perhaps she needed more books to help build their personalities. I felt the characters were too shallow and not enough reasoning was explained behind their actions...
I would not recommend this book, instead read her Mediator series or 1-800-Where-are-you. Those were worth the time and way better.
The main character Jinx was quite annoying, especially when it came to being oblivious about the love interest. But not only the main character was annoying I found several others to be... cliche and mundane and most times unbelievable. Perhaps she needed more books to help build their personalities. I felt the characters were too shallow and not enough reasoning was explained behind their actions...
I would not recommend this book, instead read her Mediator series or 1-800-Where-are-you. Those were worth the time and way better.
shanyafay's review against another edition
4.0
My high rating is a combination of nostalgia and taking the fact this is a book for teens into account.
It’s was a great book when I first read it a decade ago and it’s a great book now, the magic stuff is super cringey but nobody’s perfect!
It’s was a great book when I first read it a decade ago and it’s a great book now, the magic stuff is super cringey but nobody’s perfect!
neylane's review against another edition
5.0
uma leitura rápida e divertida, bem Meg Cabot mesmo, quem gosta do estilo da autora vai amar
babymadcap's review
5.0
I loved this book from start to finish! It's funny, dabbles in romance, and is also in a way a thriller.
ellehartford's review
4.0
To be totally honest, I picked this up it realizing at first that it was YA! But still, it was a fun break with some interesting characters. I adored the love interest, especially for being so perceptive. ;) There were some interesting things happening with the narrator that kept me guessing. An absorbing magical tale!
cupkate96's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
madisonwittek's review
adventurous
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
5.0