Now in My Bookbag: Possession of Souls by Lacey Weatherford (Of Witches and Warlocks #5)

This is a solid ending for this series. The story provides a lot of conflict, a lot of love, a lot of loss, and a very evil villain. Weatherford provides more close relationships in this book, something that was sorely missing from the last book.

Here, she writes a complex story that is emotionally exhausting because the range of feelings elicited span from smiles to sobs, and everything between. The ending is unexpected and leaves certain questions unanswered. This read is interesting and enjoyable. 4 stars

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Now in My Bookbag: The Dark Rising by Lacey Weatherford (Of Witches and Warlocks #4)

Having loved the last book in this series, I am disappointed in this one. It lacks the one element that makes the previous books special and strong. The close relationships are very important to the fabric of this series, at least they are for me. The writing is full of heart-wrenching moments, pure evil, and very little happiness.

The book does have a few interesting twists. Meeting Hex is one of the better things in this story. He is a marvelous character who does care a lot about Portia. In my eyes, he provides a bit of the familial closeness missing from this story.

I am afraid that this book does very little to further my enchantment with this series. 3 stars

Now in My Bookbag: Blood of the White Witch by Lacey Weatherford (Of Witches and Warlocks)

This book is one of those rare finds, as it brings me so many different emotions. The rollercoaster ride is written masterfully. The story is compelling from cover to cover and is impossible to put down.

Author Lacey Weatherford creates a thoroughly engrossing story. She further develops the characters I have come to know, throws in a lot of suspense, and adds several unexpected twists. The book is captivating and full of passion, in one form or another, generating every feeling from joy to extreme sorrow. The storytelling is riveting. It brings me smiles, laughs, sadness and tears.

This book requires more than one tissue. By the end, I am an emotional mess… but that is a good thing. It means Weatherford does her job well, because she makes me feel the story.

5 stars

Now in My Bookbag: The Demon Kiss by Lacey Weatherford (Of Witches and Warlocks)

This is the really good, nerve wracking, completely engrossing follow-up to The Trouble with Spells. It comes complete with detective work, spying and arguing. There is heartbreak, heartache, and loss.

Author Lacey Weatherford does a fantastic job creating a story that is so captivating; it is hard to put down. With revelations at every turn and a very interesting plot, this is definitely a cover to cover read.

There is not a lot of character development beyond what is learned in The Trouble with Spells, and this book is also plagued with the same typo and editing problems. Other than those issues, this is a very good book. 4 1/4 stars.

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Now in My Bookbag: The Trouble with Spells by Lacey Weatherford (Of Witches and Warlocks #1)

This is a rather enchanting book with an unexpected mix of Wiccan and Christian doctrines. Vance, a troubled warlock, has been waiting patiently for Portia, the main character, to turn sixteen. That is when she discovers she is a witch and part of a strong coven. This genealogical revelation changes the course of her life, but not her beliefs.

Author Lacey Weatherford is a great storyteller. She does a good job weaving plot and characters together to create an engaging and enjoyable read. Her character development is well done, and the story becomes more and more exciting as the plot unfolds.

The only real problem with the book is the number of typos, from misspelled words to extra words thrown into sentences. It takes away from the story’s flow and is very distracting.

Other than the need for more editing, this book is very good. 4 1/4 stars

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