I’m so excited!! Blind Date, Checkmate, my contemporary novella was featured in the February 2012 issue of RT Book Reviews. And I quote:
As seen on page 21 or in this snapshot.
“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)
“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)
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 Bite’s Tale: A Furry Fable by Veronica Blade {Read Jan. 2012}
Characters.
Steaminess.
The witches.
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!
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
