A Charmed Death (Bewitching Mysteries, No. 2)
by Madelyn Alt
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Book Reviews of A Charmed Death (Bewitching Mysteries, No. 2)
Book Review: Only one issue...
Summary: 4 Stars
A Charmed Death is a great second novel to the bewitching mystery series. Better planned out, better written, not so many odd character reactions or strange "huh" moments you get with the first book of this series. The same wonderful characters and tight writing style that keeps the story moving forward. I'm still a little uncomfortable at how Liss and Maggie are just bestest buddies after 6 months...
I only have one question that has been driving me nuts since I finished this book. WARNING - SPOILER FORTHCOMING: How did Maggie get her cell phone out of the doctor's coat pocket? There wasn't even a hint as to how that happened. Magick? I'll think it's magick until someone tells me otherwise. I suspect maybe that part got cut during editing or something.
Book Review: Enchanting and mystical. A keeper!
Summary: 5 Stars
There's a dark paranormal cloud hanging over Stony Mill, and Maggie O'Neill is troubled by it, almost as much as she's troubled by the spirits who seem to inhabit her apartment. When a group of teens visits Enchantments and one of them ends up dead, Maggie finds herself embroiled in the mystery. Suspense is high, not only during the search for the killer but during a ghost hunt at a haunted cemetery as well. And between Tom the policeman, and Marcus, a friend who seems to want to be more, the sexual tension in A CHARMED DEATH is palpable. I have especially enjoyed watching Maggie grow into her mystical persona, which makes for a startling and rewarding climax in this book. I'm just sorry that I have to wait for HEX MARKS THE SPOT. Read Madelyn Alt and enjoy!Book Review: Second time around is just as wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
Madelyn Alt is truly terrific! This second book of hers picks up where the first one left us, nearly seamlessly, and lives up to the promise of being as good IF NOT BETTER than the first time around. Her main character Maggie is as flawed and human as the rest of us, which makes us love her more because she is so much like us "mere mortals". The mystery that occurs is not one of those "oh, I know who did this" types where you know the bad guy in the first few chapters -- it sneaks up on you and slaps you in the face at the very end, making you wonder "geez, what just happened to me?" I would highly recommend this author, and will continue to buy her books as long as she chooses to write them!Book Review: This was a great book!
Summary: 4 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have to agree with the first reviewer who said it was better than the first- it really was. I even said that to myself at the end. I like seeing the growth of Maggie's character and the development of some complications in her life.
I also like to see the questioning of things. Its done tastefully and honestly. Ms. Alt pulled that part of quite well.
I also like seeing how things are going with Marcus I look forward to reading more of that.
This is my first review of any book here on Amazon and I read quite a bit. But I just felt moved to say what a good job I felt Ms. Alt did and its a joy to see her growth as a writer.
Book Review: unforgiveable judgement errors
Summary: 1 Stars
So many of the characters and situations are complete stereotypes. It's never fun to read something with so little originality. Add to this the gross judgment errors at the end by the main character and you have something almost intolerable. I just cannot understand why anyone would ever make the decisions that she makes towards the end of the book - every choice she makes screams stupidity. I lost what little respect I had for this character (she is utterly frivolous throughout the whole book - should be 13 instead of almost 30) in the last chapters.
I generally like light and fluffy, but this book crosses the line.