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mspilesofpaper's review against another edition
3.0
Ms. MacCullough could have easily put the two books together in one since they are so short.
yuna67876's review against another edition
5.0
I really did like this book great ending everything 5 stars
amberinpieces's review against another edition
5.0
Tamsin Greene grew up believing she was the only ordinary person in her family of witches. She had absolutely no power and she always wondered if her wise grandmother was embarrassed about her prophecy that named Tamsim as the most powerful and a beacon for them all. Then, after the appearance of Alistair Callum and her deal to help him find a lost object, Tamsin and fellow witch and love interest, Gabriel, traveled through time and revealed many secrets. It turned out that Tamsin always had power and only a few members of her family knew - and kept it from her. It was her grandmother’s decision and in Always a Witch, readers find out why.
The Domani is safe from Alistair and the Knight family, but only in the present. The Greenes are fairly sure that Alistair went back to a time before the Domani was created. They do not know what he is up to but they can be sure he has not succeeded in changing history since the present is still the same. But when something strange happens in the Greene’s own house, Tamsin and grandmother realize that she needs to travel back in time…to Victorian New York City.
In a time before Tamsin’s family bought a residence in the city, she finds their rival instead: the Knight family, headed by the matron known to the Greene’s as La Spider. She goes undercover as a lady’s maid to La Spider’s daughter in order to spy on the family and do everything she can to keep Alistair from making contact with them. But there is not much time and things escalate as Tamsin finally realizes the difficult choice the prophecy said she has to make.
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The Domani is safe from Alistair and the Knight family, but only in the present. The Greenes are fairly sure that Alistair went back to a time before the Domani was created. They do not know what he is up to but they can be sure he has not succeeded in changing history since the present is still the same. But when something strange happens in the Greene’s own house, Tamsin and grandmother realize that she needs to travel back in time…to Victorian New York City.
In a time before Tamsin’s family bought a residence in the city, she finds their rival instead: the Knight family, headed by the matron known to the Greene’s as La Spider. She goes undercover as a lady’s maid to La Spider’s daughter in order to spy on the family and do everything she can to keep Alistair from making contact with them. But there is not much time and things escalate as Tamsin finally realizes the difficult choice the prophecy said she has to make.
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jmmeyer's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
These books were good and this one was better than the first. I had two problems though:
1. Half the time I dislike Tamsin. She has these really bratty moments that seem out of character. Which leads me to the next problem.
2. The writing needs a bit of work. Over all the writing is well done but there are moments, say the last page of the second book, where the writing doesn't make sense. One moment she's about to cry, then, within that same moment she's wise and understanding? Didn't work for me. She goes from heartbroken to wise in such a flash it bothered me. There are those moments throughout each of the books though.
Still, a good witch story. I enjoyed very much.
These books were good and this one was better than the first. I had two problems though:
1. Half the time I dislike Tamsin. She has these really bratty moments that seem out of character. Which leads me to the next problem.
2. The writing needs a bit of work. Over all the writing is well done but there are moments, say the last page of the second book, where the writing doesn't make sense. One moment she's about to cry, then, within that same moment she's wise and understanding? Didn't work for me. She goes from heartbroken to wise in such a flash it bothered me. There are those moments throughout each of the books though.
Still, a good witch story. I enjoyed very much.
thebookheap12's review against another edition
4.0
As individual books, these two are quite good but not very strong. But as a series together, they're no Ely written with a fluid plot, nice pacing and good twists. Enjoyed this series and do wish there were a third book...
angelcwrites's review against another edition
4.0
Discovery: After reading Once a Witch, I wasn’t going to stop until I’d finished the gorgeous sequel.
+ Conflicts. I’ll try to talk about this positive point without spoiling the ending to Once a Witch. Tamsin doesn’t see herself as the black sheep of the family anymore, but that sudden shift doesn’t go unnoticed by the rest of the family. She has to deal with the fact that more than half of the family is now afraid of her. I loved that Carolyn MacCullough doesn’t shy away from writing about the awkward situations that are sure to pop up, and I liked that she didn’t discount Tamsin’s own feelings about it.
+ Historical context. I mentioned in my review of Once a Witch that I would have liked to see more of the Greene’s history. What made them the kind of witches they are, and what really makes them different from the Knights? This novel answers all of those questions, giving Tamsin and the reader both families’ perspectives. Some may disagree with me, but I do think that the Knights are written in a sympathetic manner.
- Rushed pace. I peeked at the number on the last page before I started reading and was dismayed to see 288. It was disappointing how how short the novel is, and it’s quite obvious in the pacing. Tamsin is quite pressed for time in her quest to find out what’s going on with her family’s history, but there are times when the writing suffers because of that rush.
Recommendations: As a sequel, Always a Witch serves its purpose, but it does leave the reader wanting more. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as though Carolyn MacCullough’s set it up that way.
Rating: Good.
+ Conflicts. I’ll try to talk about this positive point without spoiling the ending to Once a Witch. Tamsin doesn’t see herself as the black sheep of the family anymore, but that sudden shift doesn’t go unnoticed by the rest of the family. She has to deal with the fact that more than half of the family is now afraid of her. I loved that Carolyn MacCullough doesn’t shy away from writing about the awkward situations that are sure to pop up, and I liked that she didn’t discount Tamsin’s own feelings about it.
+ Historical context. I mentioned in my review of Once a Witch that I would have liked to see more of the Greene’s history. What made them the kind of witches they are, and what really makes them different from the Knights? This novel answers all of those questions, giving Tamsin and the reader both families’ perspectives. Some may disagree with me, but I do think that the Knights are written in a sympathetic manner.
- Rushed pace. I peeked at the number on the last page before I started reading and was dismayed to see 288. It was disappointing how how short the novel is, and it’s quite obvious in the pacing. Tamsin is quite pressed for time in her quest to find out what’s going on with her family’s history, but there are times when the writing suffers because of that rush.
Recommendations: As a sequel, Always a Witch serves its purpose, but it does leave the reader wanting more. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as though Carolyn MacCullough’s set it up that way.
Rating: Good.
julrey's review against another edition
5.0
Spoiler alert spoiler alert!!!! Seriously it's your own fault if you keep reading this and haven't finished the book yet!!
I loved this one even more than the first one in the series!! :) I hope there will be another one where she gets her powers back!! Her powers were really cool:( and she couldn't keep the other peoples powers forever so she wouldn't go power crazy or anything...I don't know I just wish she would've chose to keep her power!! Anyway I really liked tue book and I would recommend it:)
I loved this one even more than the first one in the series!! :) I hope there will be another one where she gets her powers back!! Her powers were really cool:( and she couldn't keep the other peoples powers forever so she wouldn't go power crazy or anything...I don't know I just wish she would've chose to keep her power!! Anyway I really liked tue book and I would recommend it:)
mellamaron's review against another edition
5.0
This was gorgeous. Honestly. I loved reading it. I think this was a fantastic sequel with lots of action. And it answered all of my questions!! Thank you Ms. MacCullough for answering my questions about Tamsin's power!!!
The only qualm I have is that the girl on the book cover doesn't have curly hair like Tam should. XD Just kidding! Ha ha ha.
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I didn't realize it was going to be such a big deal either.The only qualm I have is that the girl on the book cover doesn't have curly hair like Tam should. XD Just kidding! Ha ha ha.
sassyread's review against another edition
5.0
Lets say, that was one outcome I didn't see happening! It's was a great read. Tons of twists. I loved how it was told in New York 1887. Also how the end was bitter sweet.
pegahe's review against another edition
4.0
*not a review*
I'm kind of disappointed in this one. 3.5 stars for sure. I felt it went by way too fast and I loved Once a Witch but this one didn't feel as good. I liked the characters, especially Gabriel and I wanted way more of them. Tamsin bothered me in some places and while the ending did resolve everything and was everything an ending should be, I personally wasn't happy with it.
Just not the book for me. :(
I'm kind of disappointed in this one. 3.5 stars for sure. I felt it went by way too fast and I loved Once a Witch but this one didn't feel as good. I liked the characters, especially Gabriel and I wanted way more of them. Tamsin bothered me in some places and while the ending did resolve everything and was everything an ending should be, I personally wasn't happy with it.
Just not the book for me. :(