Review: Enchanted to Meet You

Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jessica started casting spells when she was a teenager and many went sideways.  It has been fifteen years since she was told she could never join the World Council of Witches, yet Derrick has come to her small town to tell her she is the Chosen One.  She must help the Light defeat the darkness that is about to arrive.  Who is Derrick?  Does Jessica have what it takes to save her town?  

Enchanted to Meet You is the first book in the Witches of West Harbor series.  This supernatural rom-com is light and funny, but it does have one very descriptive intimate scene … but only one.  I almost felt as if the story went too quickly and I finished wanting more.  This story is complete (not a cliffhanger), but the story arch has been created for an entire series for Jessica and some other characters.  A fun witchy story in a world full of dark novels.

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Review: Champion of Fate

Champion of Fate by Kendare Blake
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reed may be an orphan, but she is not without family.  She has been preparing to be an Aristene and has finally become an initiate.  She has one large task … make sure her first hero finds glory.  If successful, she will be an Aristene and stand tall beside her sisters.  If her first hero fails, she will be forced to leave the only family she has left.  Reed has grand plans, but her hero, Hestion, is not what she bargained for.  What secrets about becoming an Aristene will be uncovered?  Will Hestion be the hero Reed needs him to be?

Champion of Fate is the first book in the Heromaker series.  This fantasy adventure has the making of a grand storyline and although there is some worldbuilding at the beginning of the book, it was artfully included and didn’t feel like drudgery.  Blake has created characters that are easy to relate to, even though I have never gone through the ordeals experienced throughout this tale.  A great start for what will be a fun series.

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Review: Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enola is enjoying her life.  She is living independently (and not hiding from her brothers), attending classes, and (still) helping people find lost things.  When Rudyard Kipling’s friend disappears, he goes to Enola’s office asking for help … but won’t hire her because she is female.  Enola takes this as a personal challenge and decides to look for Balestier herself, even though Kipling has hired her brother, Sherlock.  What happened to Balestier?  Who will find out first?

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose is the ninth book in the Enola Holmes series.  The great thing about this series is you can read any of the books independently and still have a wonderful experience, yet those who read the books in order are rewarded with extra insight and background information.  Springer has crafted a character that is easy to relate to and even though this is written for the younger reader, readers of all ages will enjoy this work.

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Review: Reign

Reign by Katharine McGee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The American royal family is falling apart.  Queen Beatrice is in a coma and her brother is regent in her place.  Princess Samantha has run away, and no one knows where she is.  Many in America liked this arrangement, they wanted a king on the throne anyway.  Others are hoping this is just temporary … they believe that Beatrice will wake up and retake her place on the throne.  What will happen to the royal family now? 

Reign is the fourth and final book in the American Royals series.  The story is told in alternating voices so readers will have a very wide view of things that are going on.  Most of the issues are presented in the first few chapters and the the story steamrolls its way without much effort.  I know I had my pick for who would end up on the throne, yet readers will need to make their own choice, and either be happy or disappointed with the results.  A strong conclusion to a fun series.

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