Barely Bewitched - Book Review

 

Barely Bewitched (Southern Witch #2)

by Kimberly Frost

What is it about:

Welcome to Duvall, Texas, where new witch Tammy Jo Trask has just unleashed an accidental Armageddon…Oops.

Tammy Jo’s misfiring magic has attracted the unwanted attention of WAM, the World Association of Magic. Now, a wand-wielding wizard and a menacing fire warlock have come to Duvall to train her for a dangerous mandatory challenge. But is there more to their arrival than they claim?

When a curse leads to a toxic spill of pixie dust, the town comes unglued and the doors between the human and faery worlds begin to open. To rescue the town and to face the impossible magical test, Tammy needs the help of incredibly handsome Bryn Lyons, but WAM has declared him totally off-limits. To avoid deadly consequences, Tammy probably ought to follow the rules this time.

On the other hand, rebellion is an old Texas tradition.

What did I think of it:

I'm still not sure if I like this series or not.

This second book has a lot of fun things going for it, and the overall story is entertaining, but...

The relationship between Tammy and her on-and-off-again ex really creeps me out. It's totally abusive and pictured as: "Awww, look how much he still loves me!" I really hope that his abusive behavior will be pointed out to Tammy and seen as it is in the next book, because much more of this behavior being shown as romantic and I'm done!

Apart from this I was enjoying this book and as I do have the next book on my shelves I'll pick it up one of these days.

Why should you read it:

Apart from the abusive jerk it's a fun read.

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Would-Be Witch - Book Review

Would-Be Witch (Southern Witch #1)
by Kimberly Frost

What is it about:
The family magic seems to have skipped over Tammy Jo Trask. All she gets are a few untimely visits from long-dead, smart-mouthed family ghost Edie. But when her locket-an heirloom that happens to hold Edie's soul-is stolen in the midst of a town-wide crime spree, it's time for Tammy to find her inner witch.

After a few experiences with her dysfunctional magic, Tammy turns to the only person in small-town Duval, Texas, who can help: the very rich and highly magical Bryn Lyons. He might have all the answers-and a 007 savoir faire to boot-but the locket isn't the only heirloom passed down in Tammy's family. She also inherited a warning: stay away from Lyons.

What did I think of it:
This is a fun read.

I immediately liked Tammy. She is the only non-witch in a family of witches, or is she? I loved getting to know her and the town she grew grew up in.

I didn't click with her 'on again/off again' ex-husband. although I can understand he doesn't belief in some of the things Tammy beliefs in, he does things that went too far for me. I'd have kicked his tralala years ago if I was Tammy. I did love Bryn Lyons though. He was nicely intriguing, mysterious, and a lot nicer than ex-hubby, even though he clearly has his own agenda.

The story is suspenseful and lots of things are going on. The crazy situations Tammy gets herself into, and the humor keep it light and fun though. I was hooked from the start and even before I reached the ending I already knew I wanted more.

So you bet I'll get my trotters on the next book soon.

Why should you read it:
It's a fun and enjoyable UF.


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