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My Cousin borrowed me this book, because she doesn't like reading and she has only enjoyed a handful of books in her life. This was one of them. I talk about books that i've read all the time and she didn't want to be bored by my talking. So she told me to read this book, so wee have a conversation starter. I have her to thank for finding this book.
I had never read any of Meg Cabot's books until now. It was very different to other book i have read, i'll give it that.
The characters were interesting and Tori was just...scary by the end of it. (Really? A butcher knife!?) The ending was good. Not excellent, not great; Just good.
Of course, like i had said before: i hadn't read any of Meg's books before, so this was a bit of a shock. but i own some of her other books, so i'll give them a chance, too.
I had never read any of Meg Cabot's books until now. It was very different to other book i have read, i'll give it that.
The characters were interesting and Tori was just...scary by the end of it. (Really? A butcher knife!?) The ending was good. Not excellent, not great; Just good.
Of course, like i had said before: i hadn't read any of Meg's books before, so this was a bit of a shock. but i own some of her other books, so i'll give them a chance, too.
I absolutely loved it, lol, it had me from 'I've never even BEEN to Long Island!'
This book was much more edgy and dark than any of the other Cabot books I've read. I picked it up on a whim when I saw it at the library in my new town, so just from the little summary I didn't pick up on the fact it would be largely about witchcraft. However, it still maintained a fairly light-hearted level of fluff, romance and humor characteristic of Cabot that made it a nice break from the other books I've been working on lately. I also thought the villain was scary psycho in a fairly realistic way for someone that age. Overall, I was entertained.
Again, not one of her best. She's had good YA books, but this was not one of them. Thoroughly predictable plot lines and over-the-top teenagers really take away from this story. I thought that we knew basic things the whole time but they turned out to be 'surprises' in the end. Just a silly YA book.
It was a cute story if you didn't read too much into it. I think it lacked a foundation for really getting to know Jean and was not very believable even looking over the whole thing. Everyone in the story seems really under concerned about Tory's issues for a long time and even less concerned about Jean's.
Spoiler
witch
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not a standout but Meg Cabot is Meg Cabot
Jean Honeychurch, also known as Jinx thanks to her rotten luck, has just moved in with her Aunt & Uncle in New York. From small town preacher's daughter to the big-city and the luxury of having her own room and living in the lap of luxury at first things seem perfect. Then Jean discovers that her cousin Tory has developed a few quirks since they met last - like deciding to become a practicing witch and leading her own coven. When Tory decides Jean is a witch too and possibly more powerful, she makes Jean's life miserable with their escalating rivalry.
The book started out with promise and nose-dived quickly. Jean is too good to be true and damn annoying as well. Her continual need to blame herself for everything, her pessimism and utter cluelessness when it comes to Zach, the proverbial gorgeous guy next door, all combine to form a flat one-dimensional character that I have no sympathy for. The action and plot are predictable with far too many pop-culture references thrown in to make it hip, which fails miserably. Cabot's dialogue and description are fine, although she has a tendency to use cliches. The prose overall isn't bad. The basic story and characterization, however are inately flawed. Not something I'll ever be tempted to pick up again or would recommend.
The book started out with promise and nose-dived quickly. Jean is too good to be true and damn annoying as well. Her continual need to blame herself for everything, her pessimism and utter cluelessness when it comes to Zach, the proverbial gorgeous guy next door, all combine to form a flat one-dimensional character that I have no sympathy for. The action and plot are predictable with far too many pop-culture references thrown in to make it hip, which fails miserably. Cabot's dialogue and description are fine, although she has a tendency to use cliches. The prose overall isn't bad. The basic story and characterization, however are inately flawed. Not something I'll ever be tempted to pick up again or would recommend.
This is the only Meg Cabot creation I've "read." It was ok. I found the lead character's gullibility quite annoying- especially as the novel wore on. I mean when will this girl EVER learn! Other than that, I can understand the appeal that the story would have for many teenage girls. Classic good girl- bad girl story.
I think I found this book on a "magical realism" list but honestly, I'm not sure if it's magical realism or just the realism about magic if that makes sense. There wasn't much of a commitment to magic more so than the characters' belief (or lack) in it. Pretty standard YA novel, but I guess my expectations were too high.
Ages 11+ (nastiness, drinking and drugs)
Delightfully Cabot-y, with no real substance but a quick and fun read nonetheless. Witch vs. Witch, a smack of romance, and plenty of snooty high school mean girl to go around. If it came to blows I'd pick Devilish by Maureen Johnson over this title any day, but that said, I'm not disappointed in the two hours I spent reading this fun witchy fluff.
Delightfully Cabot-y, with no real substance but a quick and fun read nonetheless. Witch vs. Witch, a smack of romance, and plenty of snooty high school mean girl to go around. If it came to blows I'd pick Devilish by Maureen Johnson over this title any day, but that said, I'm not disappointed in the two hours I spent reading this fun witchy fluff.