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“Couldn’t put Something Witchy down” – Minding Spot

Posted on November 13, 2011

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!

Pacific Book Review on Something Witchy

Posted on November 8, 2011

“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!)

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“My new favorite paranormal!” Says Marie B

Posted on November 8, 2011

☆☆☆☆☆ 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

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“An exciting, action-filled read” says BookReviews.org

Posted on November 8, 2011

“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

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“A promising debut” says Agrippina Legit

Posted on November 7, 2011

“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

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Mad Moose Mama: “I thoroughly loved [Something Witchy]”

Posted on November 4, 2011

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½
4.5 out of 5 Stars

“I thought the relationship between the two was a wonderful, emotional tug of war. The whole push me, pull me pace was enjoyable to read and just when you are about to get sick of the whole ordeal, the author turns up the heat and gives the reader more delight to feast upon.

“The dialogue and emotions are real and raw, there are some expletives and sexual fantasy scenes but I felt they worked with the characters and gave them more of an edge to their creation. Oftentimes the author used comedic wit to the scenes giving it an even more humanistic appeal to the characters.

“There were a few aspects that were predictable, however, there are more than enough twists and turns to keep everyone guessing. I thought the ending was perfect in its completion and I believe the author tied up most of the loose ends nicely.”

– from Mad Moose Mama’s review on Something Witchy This Way Comes

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Something Witchy “takes Twilight to the next level”

Posted on November 3, 2011

“One of the things I like most about this book is that the main character is not a wimp. Tessa’s character, while developing throughout the book, doesn’t fall in to the damsel in distress scenario that often haunts YA stories…This book takes Twilight and others like it to the next level! … Whether you are a YA reader or not, I think you will find this story engaging and one of those books you just don’t want to put down!”

Excerpts from Heather’s from Acting Balanced raving review of Something Witchy This Way Comes.

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Chels gives Something Witchy 5 Stars!

Posted on November 1, 2011

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
5.0 out of 5 stars
By CHELS
This review is from: Something Witchy This Way Comes (Kindle Edition)

This novel is full of action and mystery. Tessa was a great main character, she leads the reader through the story and allows the reader to view her innermost thoughts. Tessa is sometimes volatile, smart, brave, and inquisitive. The reader may want to shake the love interest, Hayden, every once and awhile. He is one of those charismatic heart breakers…he can be devoted, but the reader will still view a few scenes that will frustrate him/her.

This novel centers around witches and their abilities as well as the developing relationship between Tessa and Hayden. The reader will be entertained by at least one, if not both, topics. This novel is fast-paced and high energy. There are some scenes that were very well-thought out on the author’s part, the reader almost feels as if he/she could slip into the book and experience the events firsthand. This novel is highly recommended to teen/young adult readers.

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“LOVE, LOVE, LOVE It!” Says Tarra about Something Witchy

Posted on October 30, 2011

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE, LOVE, LOVE It!
October 23, 2011
By Tarra (Salisbury, NC United States)
This review is from: Something Witchy This Way Comes (Kindle Edition)

Wow! I am completely left speechless from this book. I have not came across a book i have fell in love with in a long time. This book was absolutely brilliant. I was sucked in from the first page. Twilighters: THIS BOOK, NOW – YES! =). I loved everything about this book. It gives you pretty much everything a book can give: witches, action, romance, mystery, drama. I laughed, got frustrated and tried to strangle my Kindle (in a good way of course) and of course me being the wimp i am, even teared up when reading this book.

This is a very good take on witches, i have certainly never read anything i could say was like this really. Very good take on the trials and tribulations of finding out who you are and how to accept it, and you go on that journey with Tessa, as she learns she is a witch while still in high school and then is thrown HUGE hurdles and made to make HUGE decisions that are literally life and death choices potentially, and her trying to figure out who she can trust and who she is as a witch and a person both. She doesn’t really have any parents because they basically don’t even want her, she only really has all these people telling her what she is and what she has to do and what she should do and why. She is a very good female lead, she is very brave but also very unsure of herself when it comes to her love life and private life, and i think we can all relate to her in some ways. And as for Hayden, the male lead …. well let’s just say him and Tessa are what made me want to strangle my kindle lifeless. Besides the fact the he also finds out he is a witch/sorcerer while he is being made to watch Tessa because she is told she is in danger from 2 rivalry witch communities. He and Tessa want each other so badly, so much sexual tension between them, so much chemistry, but either he was being a jerk or she was saying no she couldn’t trust him. Which given his background of being a partying man-whore i can kinda understand. But everyone deserves a second chance and i really came to like him a lot as well, when it comes to these books i am “team Hayden” when it comes to Tessa.

I think you will find this a very, very great read, whether you are YA or adult, i think it has something for everyone. It will for sure go down as one of my favorite books. And i want to thank the author, for giving me the chance to read her amazing book.

Thank you for all the kind words, Tarra! – Veronica Blade

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1midnightwish’s thoughts on Something Witchy!

Posted on October 28, 2011

My Thoughts: An awesome read! Had me hooked from page one and couldn’t get enough!

Short Synopsis: Tessa, a high school student, discovers that she has magical powers. Two rival covens are trying to win Tessa’s alliance. Because of her position, The principal, a fellow witch, administers fellow delinquent Hayden, to protect Tessa from harm.

Principal Linton decides to appoint Hayden, a fellow student to protect and look out for Tessa from harm. Tessa and Hayden strike a deal, as Hayden promises to teach Tessa self-defense moves in exchange for tutoring sessions, as the tension between the two increases.

As Tessa learns more about her powers, she is also struggling to come to a conclusion as to which coven she should choose, as both have equally trusting members. Can Tessa learn to control her powers, as she finds out more about her family’s history, and figure out which coven to choose?

Action packed, and fast paced, Something Witchy This Way Comes is a great read! I loved reading about the chemistry between Hayden and Tessa. It was so cute reading how jealous and possessive Hayden got when it came to Tessa. It was also interesting to read the paranormal aspect and to find out all the powers that Tessa has. Overall, a great read with intriguing characters. Be sure to add Something Witchy This Way Comes to your pile!

4.5 out of 5 stars Review: Something Witchy This Way Comes by Veronica Blade, October 26, 2011
By 1midnightwish

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