Erin R. Bedford

And this started out so well...
I loved the premise, and while a little clunky, I enjoyed the initial introduction of the world and the cast.
At around 90% this book shows its true face and deteriorates into a chaotic mess.

I am too tired to write even a rant about all the stuff that is abysmally bad at the end there.
It's a bit like a bad superhero comic threaded through with stuff that is supposed to be serious but unintentionally approaches slapstick levels of Oggy and the Cockroaches.

Just don't. It seems fine at first, but just no.… (mehr)

Delightful and refreshing

One surprise after another. Maxine (but PLEASE call her Max!!!) thinks her biggest issue is moving away to college in a few weeks. Little does she does she know her entire universe is about this turn on its head. At graduation she sees her massive JERK of an ex boyfriend in the line ahead....all Max can think of is how badly he treated her....out of nowhere his robes suddenly catch aflame. The headmaster blamed him smoking, yet Max knows without a doubt he'd NEVER go near cigarettes after losing a close family member to them...she starts to wonder if it could be her somehow who caused this to happen. Could she possibly be the cause for all these oddities that keep happening?? No need to wait any longer as upon arriving home and sharing what happened, her parents feel the need to sit her down (cue the music). I guess there's no easy way for the "Surprise!! You're a witch!!" talk?? Her parents explain a few major things (for which you need to read the book....come on. now I'm NOT going to tell you everything tsk tsk tsk) and then she must decide SOON to proceed with attending Brown with her crazy BFF Callie, or attend the Witch College. I love this girl....and I get the impression she's a firecracker awaiting the flame to set her free. Something within makes me feel she may be very special indeed....HOWEVER with light comes dark .....there are many who are far from being fans of this new student in their midst. Will she rise to the occasion? Can she make her own little tribe family to count on? Can she start learning the basics and call within her power? I for one am super excited to see what happens next in this supernatural series....and be forewarned it does end with a kind of cliff hanger....it's not tied up neatly with a bow by any means. I'm enjoying the characters, the world building, the rules within this community, and the excitement within. learning family secrets and possibly getting to know her maternal grandparents for the first time in her life. Will she thrive or fall? I greatly look forward to finding out. Here's hoping book 2 comes out soon.… (mehr)

Trio of Hot Angels: Jane can see angels. There are three angels that constantly visit her. There is Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer. The main issue they have is that they cannot touch her. Jane gets asked to help solve a mystery and the angels agree to help her. Their payment is a kiss. There are a few hot scenes. The story did start out a little slow but it did pick up. I’m interested in reading the next book in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.… (mehr)