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"It’s never wise to cast a spell for a man, honey. Sometimes they work." That’s the opening line to this charming young adult novel about a teenage Witch growing up in modern day Salem. Jasmine is a typical teen with school work, a part time job and an almost boyfriend named Wendle. She’s also a fifth generation Witch. When Jasmine realizes how lonely her widowed mom has become, she doesn’t hesitate to cast the most powerful love spell she can find. But when the spell starts working too well, it puts Jasmine’s entire future at stake! Can Jasmine and Wendle undo the magic before it’s too late? To find out, Look Inside the Book, but don’t read the surprise ending or you’ll ruin the whole story!
"My Romantic Spell" is a great read. It is fast paced and suspenseful with immediate conflict and a uniquely magical perspective on growing-up Pagan. Besides Jasmine and Wendle, readers also meet Jasmine’s psychic mom, Solitaire; the Earth Mother restaurant manager, Nancy; Dale the handsome accountant and Alfred Newman, the biker who dabbles in horror films. This story rushes to a rousing conclusion and an emotionally charged surprise ending. "My Romantic Spell" also raises interesting questions about faith and fate, magic and miracles, love, loyalty and grief. Book one of the "My Spell" series is highly recommended. To see for yourself, Look Inside the Book or order now.
Pagan News Review by Mike Gleason
It is nice, once in a while, to read a book where you can truly identify
with the characters and/or the setting. Living in and near Salem,
Massachusetts for almost two decades, I could easily visualize the setting
of this novel. Of course, there are creative differences between the real
Salem and this fictional one, but the tone and textures remain true to the
inspiration.
The story is that of a typical (??!!) hereditary Witch family trying to find
their feet after the death of the husband. The teen daughter wants to see
her mother happy again, so, against advice given y those more experienced in
the Arts Magickal, she decides to do a love spell to pair her mother with a
man she thinks is perfect for her. Needless to say, things aren't always as
they appear.
She recruits help from a young man who is completely unschooled in the ways
of Witchcraft and Magick. But, he trusts her and is willing to learn. He
does a little research on his own; makes a mistake or two along the way; and
is, in all ways, a typical young teen male. He is also making adjustments
in his life, having just moved from Pittsburg (a big city) to Salem (a small
city).
The pacing is good. The characters are true-to-life. The situations are
believable. The writing is smooth and enjoyable. And, on top of all that,
there is just the right blend of mystical and mundane.
If you are looking for a good Yule gift for the young Pagan teen on your
list, this is the book to pick up a copy of this book. I recommend it
heartily.
