Veronica Blade: eat, write, sleep, torture another character.

I’m so excited!! Blind Date, Checkmate, my contemporary novella was featured in the February 2012 issue of RT Book Reviews. And I quote:

“WHY YOU SHOULD READ IT: We are hearing really great things about this second-chance romance story, which has been steadily climbing up the best seller lists at Amazon.”

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“Cinderella, with a bite”
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.0 out of 5 stars
January 31, 2012 By AtRandom
This review is from: A Bite’s Tale: A Furry Fable (Kindle Edition)

“A Bite’s Tale is a captivating story about Cinderella and a Prince, but it’s more than that. It has a little bit of everything, from werewolves, vampires, witches, and warlocks to love, heartbreak, anguish, threats, and promises.

“I simply could not stop reading A Bite’s Tale until I had finished. I’m not huge into gushing about books but let me just say that if you like Young Adult Paranormal Romance, then what are you waiting for? Go get it!”

“Wow, just WOW!”
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.0 out of 5 stars
January 21, 2012 By GenaR
This review is from: A Bite’s Tale: A Furry Fable (Kindle Edition)

“Wow – just WOW! Veronica Blade knows how to tell a story! This is the second story I’ve read by this author, and I’ve walked away from both of them just amazed that she completely had me so wrapped up in her tale that I forgot to breathe sometimes! I found myself holding my breath in anticipation. That’s saying something, since I haven’t done that over a fairy tale since I was a child, and I’m a 47 year old woman *blush*.

When an writer can tell a fairy tale with a twist that is written for young adults but done well enough to capture this chic’s attention with as much ease as a book written for adults over 18 that has really racy elements to it, you know she is a jewel!

You, Ms. Blade, are a rising star, and I’m am so thrilled to be watching you on your ascent!

Read more raving reviews on Amazon.com!

What’s Your Story Book Reviews will be featuring Something Witchy This Way Comes in the form of an interview with Hayden Anders and Tessa McClean. Boy, Tessa’s got her hands full with that boy!

☆☆☆☆☆ A great supernatural story with a fairy tale twist!

A Bite’s Tale: A Furry Fable by Veronica Blade {Read Jan. 2012}

“This was a great supernatural story with a fairy tale twist. I actually wanted to read more. The story is about a summer love that goes beyond summer. It’s about a prince falling in love with a not so ordinary girl. Like most fairy tales there’s a ball, only this one includes vampires, werewolves, and warlocks. Cydney and Remy’s story has so many possibilities. I would love to read more about them. I loved the way the book was written and look forward to reading more of Veronica Blade’s work. I also really loved the cover art for the book. I would definitely recommend the book and give it 5 out of 5 stars.”

A Page Away

☆☆☆☆☆ I love Something Witchy This Way Comes, and I definitely recommend it! 5 out of 5 stars!

Characters.

Most of the characters in Something Witchy This Way Comes really surprised me. They were really interesting and just when I thought I had them figured out, they did something to change my opinion. Most notably Hayden, who for a majority of the novel is portrayed as this bad boy heart throb super player that is just a “Wham, bam, thank you ma’am”kind of guy. But when he’s given the task of protecting Tessa, the main character, he really steps up and after a while we see a much sweeter side of him. And while he never actually stops being that bad boy that we all know and love, something does change in him. Tessa was a great character, strong and level-headed. I was just annoyed when she wouldn’t give Hayden a chance! I mean, sure he doesn’t have the best reputation, but everyone deserves a chance! Especially someone as sexy as him!

Steaminess.

Holy askoiqweorjadoiflakdgoiuwelrkjag. QOEIURLKASDLFMKHLFJDF. This book is delicious! Not in a hugely sexual way, but there was this wonderful tension between Tessa and Hayden for the longest time!

The witches.

These weren’t your average witches. They had some pretty cool powers, especially Tessa. But, the guy witches were super hardcore! It was awesome to read a story where there wasn’t just awesome girl witches, but some pretty cool magical guys too.

Thanks Ashley @ What’s Your Story for reviewing Something Witchy This Way Comes!

Thanks so much for taking the time to put your thoughts down about Something Witchy This Way Comes, Minding Spot!

“I really couldn’t put this down. It ended far too quickly for me. There was some great plot twists tossed in that surprised me. It took me awhile to figure out who I was supposed to be rooting for. Just remember, sometimes the bad guys are good and vice versa.

“If you’re looking for an entertaining, engrossing tale, Blade is the one to pick up. From teen to adult, I can’t imagine anyone not absolutely adoring this book.”

Read the full review here!

“We have come to learn about witches from TV, the movies, and of course in literature. Some wiggle their nose and make things change like in Bewitched, others cross their arms and blink their eyes like our favorite genie, while still others wear rounded glasses and attend English manor schooling. Veronica Blade has created her own brand of witches, indelible to the reader’s memory, right from the hallways of a high school in her fanciful novel, Something Witchy This Way Comes.

“Guidance and direction, along with comradery and protection all become necessities for Tessa as she realizes just how “special” she is. Infatuated with a bad-ass young man Hayden, the two orbit around each another, forming a symbiotic relationship of survival entwined with acute sexual attraction in such a way the layers of their character development becomes the story and that will keep you glued to the book. This entire novel is written without any use of vulgar language or obscene behavior, a feather in the writing cap of Veronica Blade as she achieves a wholesome and adventurous read for her young adult audiences.

“I firmly feel Veronica Blade truly enjoys writing, as she demonstrates an acumen of knowledge understanding the mindset of young adults so well. Mixed into the witches brew a hodgepodge of supernatural powers, high school peer pressures, and the muse of sex emanates an unforgettable cast of characters and incidents. A delightful read, Something Witchy This Way Comes is an ideal gift for a teenager – something to show them witches don’t have to fly on broomsticks; instead they can drive an $80,000 car.”

Reviewed by Gary Sorkin, Pacific Book Review
Full review here (Warning: Spoiler alert!)

☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 Stars

“My new favorite paranormal! The romance between Tessa and Hayden was really great, I was rooting for them all the way! Another one of the things I liked about this book was how the author really created her own witch-world, and didn’t borrow anything from other books or movies, everything was original and interesting. I’d recommend Something Witchy This Way Comes to anyone!”

- Marie B via Amazon.com

“The compelling elements of this book are the author’s ability to entertain while also examining the issues that young adults are faced with every day: family problems, bullying, intimate relationships, and their future adult lives. Both Tessa and Hayden cope with heavy family issues of neglect and abuse and find themselves in the position of having to make very grown-up decisions with little or no adult guidance. By allowing the reader access to Tessa and Hayden’s inner thoughts, Blade encourages a connection between the reader and the lead characters that makes the story even more interesting and adds substance to the plot.

“Something Witchy This Way Comes is an exciting, action-filled read with smart, complicated characters. The book offers readers a balance of the supernatural and real-life hardships that a young adult audience will find familiar. The author’s skill at storytelling will make this book a draw for more seasoned adults as well. I highly recommended it.”

Melissa Brown Levine for BookReviewers.org

“I have a feeling that Hayden is going to end up with a lot of fans, and if you’re the type of person who tends to fall for the bad boys with hearts of gold, you should probably brace yourself for a new literary crush before picking up Something Witchy This Way Comes!”

“Something Witchy This Way Comes was a light and enjoyable read, which ably held my attention from start to finish. While I personally found myself wishing for a little more action and a little less romance, other readers will undoubtedly think the opposite. A promising debut from Veronica Blade.”

Excerpts from Agrippina Legit wonderful review of Something Witchy This Way Comes. Thanks, Tara! ♥ Veronica Blade