Review: Okay Read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2014
*I received a copy of this book for review, from the publisher*First off, witches. I love the genre, so I was anxious to read it. I was drawn to the cover, and finally the synopsis sealed the deal.This is a really fast paced read. Constant world building and action. I found myself not wanting to put it down at times. But alas, I was a little turned off by the MC, Penelope.Yes, Pen has some great qualities about herself. But, the constant whining got on my nerves. I despise whiny characters. It keeps me from giving a book 5 stars, when everything else is great. Her determination to get her magic back is one thing, but to just whine your way throughout is another thing altogether.Her annoyance of Carter and then the obvious crushing that followed was not great, but at least she didn't get all head over heals that first day in the alley. Which was so cute, by the way. Her excitement about having magic and expelling the demon dance, only to be seen by Carter, was priceless.I really liked her sister, Connie. You'd think she was older than Pen by her obvious maturity. I guess your whiney big sister will do that to you.If you like witches, magic, demons, etc... then I'd recommend this book. While I didn't care for the MC, the nonstop action and revelations kept me reading. I could have easily given it five stars otherwise. All in all, it was a good read.