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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Read for the 2020 O.W.L.s readathon
HISTORY OF MAGIC: Witch hunt - book featuring witches/wizards
I was shocked by how much I liked this! I got this book something like 6 years ago and I never got to it. I bought it on sale on Kindle with some other from the main series without knowing this was a spin-off, and especially one that was supposed to be a trilogy but never went past book one.
I was "forced" this for a readathon, and lucky I did because I don't know when I would have picked it up otherwise because I thought it would be a rather silly read.
And instead, I liked it a lot! It is a light and fun read, no masterpiece whatsoever, but it was so captivating and entertaining, kept me attached to the pages and I finished it in no time. The characters are very sweet and likeable, the plot went in places I didn't expect and I was satisfied by how it turned out.
I liked Dex, he was so strange. And Torin? What is the deal with him? And I really liked Izzy's first discovery of a normal teenage life, and her struggles with it.
The only sad thing is that it was way too short, and I really wanted another book!!! So sad this is where it ends. The good thing is that I still have the whole original series to binge soon!
HISTORY OF MAGIC: Witch hunt - book featuring witches/wizards
I was shocked by how much I liked this! I got this book something like 6 years ago and I never got to it. I bought it on sale on Kindle with some other from the main series without knowing this was a spin-off, and especially one that was supposed to be a trilogy but never went past book one.
I was "forced" this for a readathon, and lucky I did because I don't know when I would have picked it up otherwise because I thought it would be a rather silly read.
And instead, I liked it a lot! It is a light and fun read, no masterpiece whatsoever, but it was so captivating and entertaining, kept me attached to the pages and I finished it in no time. The characters are very sweet and likeable, the plot went in places I didn't expect and I was satisfied by how it turned out.
I liked Dex, he was so strange. And Torin? What is the deal with him? And I really liked Izzy's first discovery of a normal teenage life, and her struggles with it.
The only sad thing is that it was way too short, and I really wanted another book!!! So sad this is where it ends. The good thing is that I still have the whole original series to binge soon!
When the Hex Hall trilogy finished I had questions and then I found a book with their answers! I was drawn Izzy and Torin and couldn't believe I'd found a spin off! First, if you haven't read the Hex Hall series it doesn't matter as this is a completely different story. I was really intrigued by all the things Izzy hasn't experienced in her sheltered life, never going to a mall, not having a computer, never watching TV. Izzys reactions to new things were well written and I felt like I was learning with her. This book defiantly reads like a first in a trilogy and I'm left waiting for the next books...common, with no news I'm starting to sweat.
School Spirits follows the story of Sophie Mercer's cousin, Izzy Brannick. Izzy comes from a long line of monster fighting, basically all around badass lineage of women who fight Prodigium (monsters, faes, vampires, witches, etc.) who have gone rogue.
I adored Izzy. I really liked her in the Hex Hall series. She was so straightforward with her thoughts on Prodigium, but now realized maybe not all Prodigium are evil. Izzy's mother decides to move them to Ideal, Mississippi as there is a ghost terrorizing the local high school. This also gives Izzy a great opportunity at a "normal" life, albeit brief.
Izzy soon (as in her first day) meets what was obvious to me the popular kids and the weird outcasts. I always cheer for the main character in the book to make friends with the "outcasts" it just makes for a better story. Izzy also attracts the eyes of two boys, and here is where I thought I had a problem. I don't enjoy love triangles. They are unrealistic and you can usually tell who she is going to pick. And I always end up loathing the other guy who I don't want the character to pick, so it's just not fair for Boy 2 that I hate him just because he is getting in the way. Anyways, luckily this triangle is brief and is taken care of quite quickly.
As tough as Izzy is, she is quite naive. She doesn't see that both boys are crushing on her until they are both obvious about their feelings.
A large portion of this book, was Izzy adapting to a normal life. Her first day, she accidentally maims a football player while playing dodgeball. I really enjoyed her time adjusting to her new life and you could tell how close she become with the PMS (Paranormal Management Society)'s group.
I really hope this novel will be expanded into more because I want more of Izzy and Dex! Overall, this was a great light, fun read. I read it on my short train ride.
I adored Izzy. I really liked her in the Hex Hall series. She was so straightforward with her thoughts on Prodigium, but now realized maybe not all Prodigium are evil. Izzy's mother decides to move them to Ideal, Mississippi as there is a ghost terrorizing the local high school. This also gives Izzy a great opportunity at a "normal" life, albeit brief.
Izzy soon (as in her first day) meets what was obvious to me the popular kids and the weird outcasts. I always cheer for the main character in the book to make friends with the "outcasts" it just makes for a better story. Izzy also attracts the eyes of two boys, and here is where I thought I had a problem. I don't enjoy love triangles. They are unrealistic and you can usually tell who she is going to pick. And I always end up loathing the other guy who I don't want the character to pick, so it's just not fair for Boy 2 that I hate him just because he is getting in the way. Anyways, luckily this triangle is brief and is taken care of quite quickly.
As tough as Izzy is, she is quite naive. She doesn't see that both boys are crushing on her until they are both obvious about their feelings.
You're a Brannick, a Queen Among Women, and you're scared of going to school. When, really, it's the school that should be scared of you.
A large portion of this book, was Izzy adapting to a normal life. Her first day, she accidentally maims a football player while playing dodgeball. I really enjoyed her time adjusting to her new life and you could tell how close she become with the PMS (Paranormal Management Society)'s group.
I really hope this novel will be expanded into more because I want more of Izzy and Dex! Overall, this was a great light, fun read. I read it on my short train ride.
★★★
So I'm giving this book three stars. After reading all those contemporary books I needed a break and this book was perfect for my break. I like Izzy. She's a strong young female that just wants to prove herself and fit in. I like that she's not overly emotional and doesn't complain all the time. I'm surprised that I liked Dex because he isn't like the other male characters that I like. But he happens to be one of the realest male characters I've read about even though this is a fantasy book. This might not be one of my favorites but I enjoyed it. It's cute and funny and it wasn't a waste. I'm not sure but I might continue reading this series!
So I'm giving this book three stars. After reading all those contemporary books I needed a break and this book was perfect for my break. I like Izzy. She's a strong young female that just wants to prove herself and fit in. I like that she's not overly emotional and doesn't complain all the time. I'm surprised that I liked Dex because he isn't like the other male characters that I like. But he happens to be one of the realest male characters I've read about even though this is a fantasy book. This might not be one of my favorites but I enjoyed it. It's cute and funny and it wasn't a waste. I'm not sure but I might continue reading this series!
I wasn't feeling the ending of this one, sadly. I expected more after reading the Hex Hall series. What happened to Finn? And why is Dex becoming Izzy's brother? They kissed, they should become bf+gf!!! And why was the main crush a nerd? It's ALWAYS a guy that more than one girl would want. That's how the world of book crushdom works. I was just not feeling this book.
Figured the mystery out way early, but still kept me interested. I never felt too invested in Izzy, but I really liked Dex.
Torin is probably my favorite part of the book and still a big mystery to me.
Torin is probably my favorite part of the book and still a big mystery to me.
A cute start to a new trilogy from Rachel Hawkins. Part paranormal, part coming of age, part not-too-steamy romance. Recommend to fans of Ally Carter or Kiersten White. Also for the ghost hunting aspects, recommend with Anna Dressed in Blood or The Screaming Staircase.
Mostly clean, just a bit of hot kissing, the rumor of a girl in history who got pregnant by her teacher, and some vengeful ghost violence.
Mostly clean, just a bit of hot kissing, the rumor of a girl in history who got pregnant by her teacher, and some vengeful ghost violence.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
After hearing some semi-negative reviews I didn't have super high hopes for this book and I'm glad because I enjoyed it so much more than I think I would have if it was getting rave reviews. Solid 3.5* but I wounded up because I loved Torin and Dex.
No. Way.
Review: A very cute read. It sometimes got really cheesy, but was really funny. I liked how Rachel Hawkins used her own humor without making it too much like Sophie from the Hex Hall series. I can't wait until the next book!
Review: A very cute read. It sometimes got really cheesy, but was really funny. I liked how Rachel Hawkins used her own humor without making it too much like Sophie from the Hex Hall series. I can't wait until the next book!