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dark
funny
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
currently listening. so far? not impressed with the reader. jinx should sound like a somewhat sarcastic yet bubbly teenage girl. the narrator makes her sound like an overly dramatic world-weary 35 year old. i probably should stop listening to bocds. i am too fussy.
--now that i'm done...the reader grew on me a bit, but i still thought her german accent was really bad. and why does dylan have a southern accent? he is from IOWA.
the reader aside, the story was entertaining in a light way- good stuff for the car, it didn't matter if i missed a sentence or two looking for my exit.
--now that i'm done...the reader grew on me a bit, but i still thought her german accent was really bad. and why does dylan have a southern accent? he is from IOWA.
the reader aside, the story was entertaining in a light way- good stuff for the car, it didn't matter if i missed a sentence or two looking for my exit.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book felt like a less mature mix of The Craft and Carrie. I felt like she really could have taken this storyline somewhere, but instead was left with thinly developed characters - none of whom I much cared for.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This one won't be getting a full review but I will say that I wish the ending had been more filled out and the magic more of a thing.
This was the first book I've read by Meg Cabot but it won't be the last.
I really enjoyed the story of Jinx as she learns about herself, her family and most importantly her power. The main character was likable, though a bit too naive and trusting, but in the end she's a typical teen with atypical blood lines.
I really enjoyed the story of Jinx as she learns about herself, her family and most importantly her power. The main character was likable, though a bit too naive and trusting, but in the end she's a typical teen with atypical blood lines.
Jinx by Meg Cabot follows Jena Honeychurch as she embarks on a new journey in New York City, living with her aunt and uncle in their brownstone.
Will Jean stop being called Jinx?
Jean "Jinx" Honeychurch
Jean is a sixteen-year-old girl moving from her hometown of Hancock, Iowa, to New York City. Her parents hoped that moving to the East Coast might be better than staying where her stalker could get to her. Jean starts off being shy but grows into a person I wouldn't mind being friends with in high school. I wouldn't have cared that she's a preacher's daughter. Jean believes that she is cursed forever with bad luck as things seem to go weird when she's around.
The Story
Jean and Tory, her cousin, come from Branwen, a witch that is their great-great-great-great grandmother from Wales. Tory, aka Torrence, thinks that the witch their ancestor prophesied about is her despite what she initially thought about. It doesn't seem like any of Tory's spells are working...not quite like how they do for Jean. These two cousins have some major fighting happening, but will Tory win? Or is Jean?
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to Jinx by Meg Cabot, along with a recommendation to read it. Ms. Cabot has always captured me with her stories, and this one is no different. I loved all the characters, including the romance between Sam and Jean. Ms. Cabot perfectly brought to my imagination what life would be like being related to a witch and finding out that you may be a witch that she talked about before being burned at the stake.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Jinx by Meg Cabot.
Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
Will Jean stop being called Jinx?
Jean "Jinx" Honeychurch
Jean is a sixteen-year-old girl moving from her hometown of Hancock, Iowa, to New York City. Her parents hoped that moving to the East Coast might be better than staying where her stalker could get to her. Jean starts off being shy but grows into a person I wouldn't mind being friends with in high school. I wouldn't have cared that she's a preacher's daughter. Jean believes that she is cursed forever with bad luck as things seem to go weird when she's around.
The Story
Jean and Tory, her cousin, come from Branwen, a witch that is their great-great-great-great grandmother from Wales. Tory, aka Torrence, thinks that the witch their ancestor prophesied about is her despite what she initially thought about. It doesn't seem like any of Tory's spells are working...not quite like how they do for Jean. These two cousins have some major fighting happening, but will Tory win? Or is Jean?
Five Stars
I am giving five stars to Jinx by Meg Cabot, along with a recommendation to read it. Ms. Cabot has always captured me with her stories, and this one is no different. I loved all the characters, including the romance between Sam and Jean. Ms. Cabot perfectly brought to my imagination what life would be like being related to a witch and finding out that you may be a witch that she talked about before being burned at the stake.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Jinx by Meg Cabot.
Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out Baroness Book Trove.
An okay book of witchcraft, but almost completely entirely made up of romance, denial, and teen angst.
I'm completely satisfied at the ending, but not as much for the beginning or middle. It's a really short book, but the story has been told. It's more like the Princess Diaries, a children's book, than a teen book.
The ending was completely appropriate!
I'm completely satisfied at the ending, but not as much for the beginning or middle. It's a really short book, but the story has been told. It's more like the Princess Diaries, a children's book, than a teen book.
The ending was completely appropriate!
What can I say? It's Meg Cabot! The author of my second favorite series (second only to Harry Potter) "The Princess Diaries", she combines the excitement of living in New York City with witchcraft and wizardry. Though it's not the same as Harry Potter, they don't use wands, the essense of witchery is still strong.
It's a really well-written book about magic and romance, READ IT!!
It's a really well-written book about magic and romance, READ IT!!
Odds are good you'll be able to figure out exactly where the book is going to end up well before it gets there. Don't worry about it, the ride is still worth it. Even as you find yourself asking something, the moment you turn the page, the issue is addressed. I read it pretty much in one gulp and wished for more.