My Rating: 2/5 Stars (DNF @25%)
Title: Spells Trouble (Sisters of Salem, #1)
Author: P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast
Format: eBook (NetGalley)
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 5/25/21
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Categories: Witches, Young Adult, Twins, Contemporary, Paranormal
Disclaimer: **I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
Double double, twins spell trouble…
Hunter and Mercy Goode are twin witches, direct descendants of the founder of their town of Goodeville. As their ancestors have done before them, it is now time for the twins to learn what it means to be Gatekeepers–the protectors of the Gates to different underworlds, ancient portals between their world and realms where mythology rules and nightmares come to life.
When their mother becomes the first victim in a string of murders, the devastated sisters vow to avenge her death. But it will take more than magic to rein in the ancient mythological monsters who’ve infected their peaceful town.
Now Hunter and Mercy must come together and accept their destiny or risk being separated for good.
I DNF’ed this book at 25% because it was just not for me. But let’s look at what I liked ~
- Love the cover, it’s what drew me to the story in the first place and a book about witches? I was definitely interested.
- Right away there is some crazy action with the girls 16th birthday ritual night but I can’t say for the rest of the book because I wasn’t interested in finishing.
- The Goode twins, Hunter and Mercy, are different and have distinct voices.
- Their familiar, a cat named Xena turns into a human, so that was fun.
- The one time I read this mother/daughter duo is when they came out with the House of Night series back in 2007! I followed it up until book 5 maybe? It was fun and I was obsessed with it in 2007-2009 and then I outgrew it. The writing is much more suited for teen readers (except there is detailed sexual content). At times the story felt superficial and rushed especially when their mom died.
- I felt no connection to any of the characters.
- I really wish this held my interest because the concept is good and witches always make for a fun and thrilling story.
Overall this one is definitely not for me because of the writing style which felt rushed. At times I felt like I was in my 20’s reading a young adult novel again, but not in a good way because times have changed in the young adult world and I did not finish it but I think many people will still enjoy this one. I feel like it’s written for teen readers except for the detailed sexual scene.
📚 ~ Yolanda
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