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ankysbookbubble's review
5.0
Hilarious. Entertaining. Full of Action. Absolutely funny. These are the words I'd use to describe this book.
Right from the start, A Spell In The Country has been nothing but a roller coaster ride of jokes, hilarious one liners and heart touching moments.
What do you get when you gather up a bunch of different kinds of witches and make them befriend each other? You get stomach cramps from too much laughing, and you get aching cheeks because of too much grinning!
I read this book a couple of days before my final exams, and trust me, this is exactly what I needed. A good laugh is the best before-exam therapy, and I got that from reading this book.
I'm unable to choose a favorite character because all of them were so awesome in their own ways.
I can go on and on about this book because I loved it so much, but I also need to study so I don't fail. (shivers!)
So I'll take a leave now, and do get your hands on a copy of A Spell In The Country soon because no one should miss out on this one! In Zoffner's words, this book is fab and groovy!
Right from the start, A Spell In The Country has been nothing but a roller coaster ride of jokes, hilarious one liners and heart touching moments.
What do you get when you gather up a bunch of different kinds of witches and make them befriend each other? You get stomach cramps from too much laughing, and you get aching cheeks because of too much grinning!
I read this book a couple of days before my final exams, and trust me, this is exactly what I needed. A good laugh is the best before-exam therapy, and I got that from reading this book.
I'm unable to choose a favorite character because all of them were so awesome in their own ways.
I can go on and on about this book because I loved it so much, but I also need to study so I don't fail. (shivers!)
So I'll take a leave now, and do get your hands on a copy of A Spell In The Country soon because no one should miss out on this one! In Zoffner's words, this book is fab and groovy!
ashlle1's review
3.0
Honestly started out pretty cute: ensemble cast of witches gets rounded up from everyday life to have cute witch school camp in the country. Neat, lighthearted, fun. But parts of the summary STILL haven't happened at 42% (I'm looking at you, ghosts and terrible things in the woods) and none of the characters are easily distinguishable from one another (except the imp "Jizzimus" which ... :/ ). Read on KU if you want a meandering female-driven ensemble cast and rate of quips that would make Buffy herself stand up and take notes, but this one wasn't for me. DNF 42%. (Also the cover on KU is better than the cover here in GR.)
vondav's review
5.0
Some witches are good, others are bad, but if you want to be a great witch then take yourself of to the country and enrol on a 3 week course. That’s what Dee Finch, Caroline Black ,Sharon Jaye “Shazam” Madison, Norma Looney, Sabrina Holder-Eckford and Jenny Knott did. Coming along for the ride was Jizzimus Jenny’s imp and Kay a young girl who Jenny rescued. What started out as a bit of a farce, soon escalated into a battle of good v evil.
As witches they all lived secretive lives and it took a while for the group to click. Throughout the story you get to learn about each one in detail and with their individual skills and quirkiness, you will have a favourite character.
This story was fast flowing as there was always something going on. Whether it was a spell going completely wrong or the witches fighting for the power of good, making this a page turner. Throughout this book there is a lot of comedy and you will find yourself laughing out load, so it may be advisable to read this in the privacy of your own home. The main culprit for these scenes were Jizzimus, a very naughty imp that was owned by Jenny. Some of the things that he got up was hysterical and I kept wondering how Jenny could cope with his antics.
Whilst I own other works by these authors, I have not got round to reading the yet, but I loved this book so much that I am moving them up my TBR pile. A funny fantasy book that will brighten up your day.
As witches they all lived secretive lives and it took a while for the group to click. Throughout the story you get to learn about each one in detail and with their individual skills and quirkiness, you will have a favourite character.
This story was fast flowing as there was always something going on. Whether it was a spell going completely wrong or the witches fighting for the power of good, making this a page turner. Throughout this book there is a lot of comedy and you will find yourself laughing out load, so it may be advisable to read this in the privacy of your own home. The main culprit for these scenes were Jizzimus, a very naughty imp that was owned by Jenny. Some of the things that he got up was hysterical and I kept wondering how Jenny could cope with his antics.
Whilst I own other works by these authors, I have not got round to reading the yet, but I loved this book so much that I am moving them up my TBR pile. A funny fantasy book that will brighten up your day.
sarahs_bookish_life's review
4.0
The genre of which these authors write in is not one I would normally go for. Having read and fell in love with Clovenhoof though, I have become a bit of a fan of their books as they take me well out of my comfort zone and make me have a very good time whilst there.
A Spell in the Country is a book that can be enjoyed by most age groups. You have very different characters, or in this instance witches, that could be a little bit of any of us. I don’t know whether it’s because I’m quite a goody two shoes myself but I have to say Jenny was the one I was drawn to the most. Saying that though it could be because of her imp, Jizzimus.
Jizzimus is a fabulous character. You really have to read it for this devilish imp alone as it’s all very tongue in cheek and will certainly put a smile on your face, probably for all the wrong reasons but you will smile never the less!
The course that the characters find themselves on turns out to be a little different to what each of them imagined. You know how the saying goes? Anything to good to be true, probably is. Well I guess this is what all of the witches should have really thought about before signing up. Sign up they did though and what entails from then on turns into a fun and entertaining read.
A Spell in the Country is a fun filled read that you won’t want to miss! If like me it is a bit out of your comfort zone then I really urge you to read it, you won’t be disappointed.
My thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
A Spell in the Country is a book that can be enjoyed by most age groups. You have very different characters, or in this instance witches, that could be a little bit of any of us. I don’t know whether it’s because I’m quite a goody two shoes myself but I have to say Jenny was the one I was drawn to the most. Saying that though it could be because of her imp, Jizzimus.
Jizzimus is a fabulous character. You really have to read it for this devilish imp alone as it’s all very tongue in cheek and will certainly put a smile on your face, probably for all the wrong reasons but you will smile never the less!
The course that the characters find themselves on turns out to be a little different to what each of them imagined. You know how the saying goes? Anything to good to be true, probably is. Well I guess this is what all of the witches should have really thought about before signing up. Sign up they did though and what entails from then on turns into a fun and entertaining read.
A Spell in the Country is a fun filled read that you won’t want to miss! If like me it is a bit out of your comfort zone then I really urge you to read it, you won’t be disappointed.
My thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
barb4ry1's review
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5/5
Dee is a Good Witch but she wonders if she could be a better witch. Caroline isn’t just a Good Witch, she’s a fricking awesome witch. Jenny is a Wicked Witch. She just wishes she wasn’t.
For very different reasons, they end up on the same training course and land in a lot of trouble when they discover that there’s a reason why their free country break sounds too good to be true. The story represents various cast of hilarious characters including foul-mouthed imps, wererats, naked gardeners, tree monsters, ghosts and stampeding donkeys.
ASINC is well plotted, nicely paced, and witty. It’s saturated with a gentle humour that leans toward the slap-stick and absurd. Even when it explores body-related jokes, it never does it in an offensive or gross way. The plot unfolds gradually, slowly revealing clever twists. Criticism? Well, I feel in some parts the book is bloated and gives way too much space to meaningless (but funny) banter that doesn’t move the plot in any significant way. I definitely recommend this book to those of you who look for lighter, uplifting book with a proper sense of humour. Just don’t pay attention to this atrocious cover–the book is much better than it would suggest.
TL;DR: Well worth the read, especially if you're looking for something lighter and witty.
Dee is a Good Witch but she wonders if she could be a better witch. Caroline isn’t just a Good Witch, she’s a fricking awesome witch. Jenny is a Wicked Witch. She just wishes she wasn’t.
For very different reasons, they end up on the same training course and land in a lot of trouble when they discover that there’s a reason why their free country break sounds too good to be true. The story represents various cast of hilarious characters including foul-mouthed imps, wererats, naked gardeners, tree monsters, ghosts and stampeding donkeys.
ASINC is well plotted, nicely paced, and witty. It’s saturated with a gentle humour that leans toward the slap-stick and absurd. Even when it explores body-related jokes, it never does it in an offensive or gross way. The plot unfolds gradually, slowly revealing clever twists. Criticism? Well, I feel in some parts the book is bloated and gives way too much space to meaningless (but funny) banter that doesn’t move the plot in any significant way. I definitely recommend this book to those of you who look for lighter, uplifting book with a proper sense of humour. Just don’t pay attention to this atrocious cover–the book is much better than it would suggest.
TL;DR: Well worth the read, especially if you're looking for something lighter and witty.
madkat78's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
karlou's review
4.0
A Spell in the Country isn't the usual sort of book I choose to read but we're a Harry Potter loving household so I couldn't resist the lure of a story about witches in training. It has to be said that these witches are a long way from Hermione - and Jizzimus the imp is definitely not child-friendly... It is however, a fabulously enjoyable book that made me laugh many times and features a madcap story which becomes really quite exciting as the book progresses.
The characters in the book are all completely wonderful. Dee, Caroline and Jenny are joined on the course by Norma, Shazam and Kay, and together they eventually form what could perhaps best be described as a sort of dysfunctional Scooby Gang as they uncover a wicked plan and join forces to defeat evil. Before that happens though, their adventures on the witches training course are a joy to read. Whether it's accidentally creating a mutant rat creation, hypnotising cows or seducing the gardener, there's never a dull moment. Being from very different backgrounds means their relationships with one another aren't short of dramas too, especially when it comes to the interactions between Caroline and Jenny who are both fluent in sarcasm and not averse to underhand tactics. The most memorable character though has to be Jenny's familiar, Jizzimuss; he is foul mouthed, rude and desperate for Jenny to fund his imp porn plan or better yet to give in to her urge to eat a child - and yet there is something strangely endearing about this twelve inch loyal little beast.
I thought A Spell in the Country would just be an amusing tale of the mishaps of a group of disparate witches but the plot that draws everything together turned out to be something really quite dark and as the action grows ever more frantic, it all becomes very exciting. There are surprising secrets, unexpected friendships are formed, lessons are learned and there's some real drama, laced throughout with that fantastic humour. A Spell in the Country is a gripping and witty read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The characters in the book are all completely wonderful. Dee, Caroline and Jenny are joined on the course by Norma, Shazam and Kay, and together they eventually form what could perhaps best be described as a sort of dysfunctional Scooby Gang as they uncover a wicked plan and join forces to defeat evil. Before that happens though, their adventures on the witches training course are a joy to read. Whether it's accidentally creating a mutant rat creation, hypnotising cows or seducing the gardener, there's never a dull moment. Being from very different backgrounds means their relationships with one another aren't short of dramas too, especially when it comes to the interactions between Caroline and Jenny who are both fluent in sarcasm and not averse to underhand tactics. The most memorable character though has to be Jenny's familiar, Jizzimuss; he is foul mouthed, rude and desperate for Jenny to fund his imp porn plan or better yet to give in to her urge to eat a child - and yet there is something strangely endearing about this twelve inch loyal little beast.
I thought A Spell in the Country would just be an amusing tale of the mishaps of a group of disparate witches but the plot that draws everything together turned out to be something really quite dark and as the action grows ever more frantic, it all becomes very exciting. There are surprising secrets, unexpected friendships are formed, lessons are learned and there's some real drama, laced throughout with that fantastic humour. A Spell in the Country is a gripping and witty read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
louiseog's review
5.0
So, witches, wicked, not and somewhere in between!
A retreat and spa weekend with cats, an ice cream van and Jizzimus.
Great fun story
A retreat and spa weekend with cats, an ice cream van and Jizzimus.
Great fun story
heatherr's review
This book was absolutely ridiculous and I loved it. I actually, honestly, literally laughed out loud a few times. From surveys where the only right answer is commenting about the survey taker's flaming hat to absolutely perverse imps to flying landscaping equipment, it took every stereotype about witches and twisted them delightfully.
This is a book that you don't try to hard to make perfect sense. It is a madcap romp and you should just go along for the ride. There are witches of all ages and abilities. Some use herbs. Some use whatever is laying around. Others have a complete set of every type of mystical craft available in occult stores.
My only complaint is that with all the action the characterization took a back seat. Sometimes it was hard to keep track of which witch was which. But that is a minor quibble. Pick this one up for a light, silly story.This review was originally posted on Based On A True Story
timbookshelf's review
4.0
I received a copy of this in order to take part in the blog tour.
I’m always suspicious of novels advertised as funny. More often than not, I find humor doesn’t translate in a story. However, I’m pleased to say that this is one of those exceptions. If you like the sound of the blurb then you’ll definitely enjoy the writing in this book.
There’s magic at the core of this story, but it’s done in a way which is wonderfully fresh, modern and light hearted. We have a varied cast of characters, from the realistic to the all out parodies.
It’s great to find authors who’s writing you instantly click with. I’ll definitely be picking up more from them.
I’m always suspicious of novels advertised as funny. More often than not, I find humor doesn’t translate in a story. However, I’m pleased to say that this is one of those exceptions. If you like the sound of the blurb then you’ll definitely enjoy the writing in this book.
There’s magic at the core of this story, but it’s done in a way which is wonderfully fresh, modern and light hearted. We have a varied cast of characters, from the realistic to the all out parodies.
It’s great to find authors who’s writing you instantly click with. I’ll definitely be picking up more from them.
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