Review: Spellbinding
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
This was an intriguing adventure filled read with plenty of magic and mayhem.What I liked most about this book was that it steered away from the normal YA paranormal fantasy read, in that the MC was not human or more accurately, a paranormal being who didn’t know who or what they were until some life changing event occured. Although the wizard world existed alongside the human world, and they did interact with humans, everything that went on in this story had to do with the wizard world.It was quite shocking that such a magical and advanced group of beings had such a restricting lifestyle – specifically for the women. I fully understood Izzy’s frustration at feeling so stifled, and I was happy to see the change in Addie as the story progressed. She adopted more of her friend’s way of thinking and went from good, obedient daughter, to rebel on a mission. Of course, her rebellion was for the good of the wizard race, but tradition would have still frowned upon Addie’s actions nonetheless.There are quite a few exciting twists to the plot, as Addie and her friends desperately tried to keep her new “skills” secret while, at the same time, Addie sought to uncover the truth behind Rory’s magic. The story was made even more enthralling with the addition of some truly evil villains (Zarius included), sensational magic, incredible familiars, forbidden love, and a thrilling race to stop the war between Wizards and Sorcerers.I could not put this book down, and I was so disappointed that it had to end. I am really looking forward to the next installment, because there was so much left unsaid, or should that be undone. What would happen to Addie on her return? What would/had become of Zarius? Would the wizard world see the error of their oppressive ways and make the necessary changes? Would Addie and Rory’s romance be accepted? What happened to Torren? And even, would Addie’s mother be returned to her former glory? Yup, there is so much I need to know. I need the second book NOW!