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lovelymisanthrope's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I have had this on my bookshelf for years, and finally decided to make time to read it.
"Spells Trouble" follows twin sisters: Hunter and Mercy. Hunter and Mercy are direct descendants of the founders of their town: Goodeville. As their ancestors before them, the twins must learn how to be proper Gatekeepers so they can protect their town from nightmarish entities that may try to come through ancient portals. Tragically, their mother is brutally murdered by one such entity and Hunter and Mercy must figure out how to protect their town and how to best use their witchy powers.
This was a really sweet, fast-paced read about witchy twins. The book is pretty atmospheric, and this is the perfect book to read in September to begin spooky season.
My favorite part about this book was reading about the dynamic between Hunter and Mercy. They are twins, and the love each other unconditionally. They often do not even have to speak to one another to express what is on their mind. But there is still tension and they still feel unseen by the other. They both are working through some challenging things, and reading both perspectives gives a really robust picture of what is going on.
This book does read a little younger than I typically gravitate towards these days. Mercy especially reads immature and despite constantly seeing her boyfriend's true colors, she continues to give him more of herself. The moments between her and Kirk were awful, and I really did not enjoy reading them, however, I think their story arch has a good message for this book's intended audience.
I am definitely intrigued, and I will probably pick up the next book eventually.
"Spells Trouble" follows twin sisters: Hunter and Mercy. Hunter and Mercy are direct descendants of the founders of their town: Goodeville. As their ancestors before them, the twins must learn how to be proper Gatekeepers so they can protect their town from nightmarish entities that may try to come through ancient portals. Tragically, their mother is brutally murdered by one such entity and Hunter and Mercy must figure out how to protect their town and how to best use their witchy powers.
This was a really sweet, fast-paced read about witchy twins. The book is pretty atmospheric, and this is the perfect book to read in September to begin spooky season.
My favorite part about this book was reading about the dynamic between Hunter and Mercy. They are twins, and the love each other unconditionally. They often do not even have to speak to one another to express what is on their mind. But there is still tension and they still feel unseen by the other. They both are working through some challenging things, and reading both perspectives gives a really robust picture of what is going on.
This book does read a little younger than I typically gravitate towards these days. Mercy especially reads immature and despite constantly seeing her boyfriend's true colors, she continues to give him more of herself. The moments between her and Kirk were awful, and I really did not enjoy reading them, however, I think their story arch has a good message for this book's intended audience.
I am definitely intrigued, and I will probably pick up the next book eventually.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Blood, Death of parent, Sexual content, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Sexism
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