Review: A Great Read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2011
I thought this novel and the idea of a matriarchal society of witches was extremely unique.  In the small town of Desire, things are not what they seem, and Thistle soon finds herself thrust into the middle of this backwards town, where her very name evokes hatred and spite among females, while causing males to forget their current girlfriends and fawn all over her instead.  As if finding out she's a very powerful witch isn't hard enough, trying to find true friendships in a town full of alliances and spite, as well as stay alive in the process, becomes her biggest challenges of all.I really enjoyed this novel.  I connected very well with Thistle.  She's a great character, and her refusal to adhere to the hierarchical system of this town she is bound to further elevates her in my opinion.  Stepping into Desire is like stepping into the 18th century, where marriages are arranged based on power and not love, and Thistle is having none of it.  I found Thistles' determination a wonderful attribute, and I really enjoyed getting to know her throughout the novel.Emerson keeps her novel full of suspense, adding a little romance, making this a rollercoaster ride of a read, and I highly recommend it.  Although it ends abruptly, leaving the reader hanging, it's a great read, and I cannot wait for the sequel!!!  Four stars.