Spellbound

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L’ho recuperato in biblioteca dopo aver letto The Midnight Club (della sua versione serie tv ho parlato nel podcast Attraverso Lo Schermo https://anchor.fm/sara-mazzoni9/episo...). Volevo capire come mai mi ricordassi di una lettura davvero terrificante di Pike fatta in seconda o terza media, ormai quasi 30 anni fa. Il libro era quasi certamente questo, anche se avevo il dubbio che potesse essere anche Monster (prossimo in lista). Oggi l’ho finito e un’ombra di dubbio mi rimane: come mai lo trovavo così spaventoso? Perché effettivamente, letto oggi da quarantenne fan dell’horror, no, non è per nulla terrificante. Ma procediamo a ritroso, scendiamo nei panni di una versione di me con altre caratteristiche. Whether that is in your local community or worldwide, you can use this method to channel positivity into the world around you. For example, if someone you know is struggling with a decision, you can cast a spell for peace and guidance. Easy Beginners spells

Speaking of Sun and Rook, the characterizations in Spell Bound were excellent! The characters we spend the most time with are the two of them, as well as their mentors Antonia and Fable. All four are incredibly well rounded individuals with such distinct personalities and the best dynamic. Even so, none of the side characters suffered from this. They were still developed and memorable, even the ones who only appeared for a few scenes. Cindy's best friend Pam Alta was Karen's cousin so she knew the other girl and didn't really like her too much but Cindy is the kind of person who would never wish a person to be mangled the way Karen was. She's also seen Jason have a little bit of temper but despite all the gossip, Cindy doesn't believe Jason could be such a cold-blooded, psycho killer.Rook es de los personajes que me fascinan. Tipo Sam de Tales from Verania. Un personaje complejo, que esconde sus debilidades y sentimientos detrás de una sonrisa perpetua, y con comentarios tan ridículos que es imposible no preguntarse cómo son parte de una trama con un trasfondo tan serio. Antonia is…intimidating, but she gives him a job and a new name—Rook—both of which he’s happy to accept. Now all Rook has to do is keep his Spell Binder, an illegal magical detection device, hidden from the Magical Consortium. And contend with Sun, the grumpy and annoyingly cute apprentice to Antonia’s rival colleague, Fable. But dealing with competition isn’t so bad; as Sun seems to pop up more and more, and Rook minds less and less. La idea de la familia encontrada es muy bonita, y personalmente me encanta leerla. Rook, que es un chico completamente solitario, encuentra de nuevo el apoyo en Antonia, que quién sabe cuántos años tiene y está estreñida emocionalmente por culpa de las situaciones del pasado. Todo el mundo duda de sus intenciones tomando a Rook como su aprendiz, porque piensan que su objetivo es molestar al gobierno mágico, venganza, entre cualquier otra cosa mala que se les ocurra. Pero en realidad, tiene un lado tan suave por Rook que como lectora, se me hacía imposible encajar ambos puntos de vista sobre ella. This book is about found family, first crushes, first loves and discovering yourself. And if that's not enough, it includes magic! I really enjoyed this and highly recommend it.

Feel good fantasy je něco, co jsem ve svém životě fakt potřebovala a nevěděla o tom. Až Šťastně až navěky mi ukázalo, že tenhle žánr musím přidat do své poličky a F.T. Lukens tak na ní získali čestné místo. Stála jsem tedy před volbou, jestli se dřív pustit do jejich starší knihy In Deeper Waters, která je plná pirátů a moře, nebo do Spell Bound, což je urban fantasy odehrávajíc�� se v našem světe, jen plném magie. Přečetla jsem prvních pár kapitol obou a Spell Bound vyhrálo na plné čáře (a hlavně taky úspěšně dosprintovalo do konce).Rook and Sun were another adorable grumpy x sunshine moment I devoured. Their romance had a wonderful trajectory. It was strangers to who the hell are you to I kinda want to be your friend to wait I’m obsessed with you. I loved that Sun’s magical ability tied into their relationship with Rook. Sun spoke up for Rook and saw what nobody else could. They were so sweet. I loved So This is Ever After but this one missed it for me. I was hoping for something similar. I found is boring and slow instead. I don’t think this was bad but it just didn’t grab my attention or give me anything. I zoned out quite a bit too and didn't really feel anything for the characters or plot. The stand-out characters for me are new students Joni (a devastatingly pretty but reserved girl from England trying to get over the deaths of her parents) and Bala (a confident and extroverted exchange student from Africa with his own heartbroken past) and my favorite moments are formed from how these two are connected. Each month is particular in its relevance to that month with information, crafts to do, history, rituals, etc. It’s truly comprehensive, and Athena Perrakis delivers more information than you can imagine.

For the more experienced readers, this book can be a nice refresher and source of reference. Therefore, it is a great addition to your spell book collection. 6. Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within VIEW PRICE This spell book not only describes what kind of instruments you need for your craft and how to cast the spell but also gives an accurate history of each spell, allowing you to learn the roots of each one as you cast it. This makes it an excellent spell book for beginners. Make sure to focus all your intention on this goal all the while. Afterward, light the candle and allow the fire to transform your energy into granting all of your wishes. MODERN WITCHCRAFT: EASY SPELLS WITH THE MOON And then I stumbled upon Teen Creeps, which is such a cool podcast, and they made me want to give Pike a second chance.

I did like some of the craziness of the story, though, which, without getting too much into it, involves shaman magic, possession, seduction, and pseudo-vampirism (kinda). There was a cute frenemies-to-lovers romance. They were never truly enemies, just apprentices of rival sorcerers (who weren't truly enemies either). And Sun was closed-off with everyone, despite wanting to be helpful, that was just their default setting. But that wasn't going to stop Rook! There was friendly, playful teasing. There was genuine empathy and understanding. There were sweet, helpful gestures. All with the occasional (increasingly more affectionate) grumbling from Sun. It was a lovely progression of feelings that felt very sweet, made all the sweeter by how lonely they'd both been before. This has been one of my favorite Pike books. Not only was this entertaining and thrilling to the end but it included many different horror elements in a very creative story. Aside from the spells, the book also describes many ways to cast your spells, how to make incense cones, botanical infusions, and various rituals.

The evil queen? Maleficent? Regina George? Those ladies have nothing on Antonia Hex. She’ll destroy you with a glance. Antonia was a villain and a hero all rolled into one. If you enjoy shady characters whose motives you are constantly questioning, you will adore Antonia! Apart from the information about the moon I loved the variety and the uniqueness of the spells themselves. It includes love spells, spells centered around emotional or spiritual help, and spells to boost your financial situation. The world building was fun, though as another review stated I did feel it was slightly too similar to the rules and regulations for mediating myths & magic, but I loved those books so it didn't totally bother me. The Wicca Book of Spells was written with the amateur spellcaster in mind. It’s easy to read and the spells are basic. Magical hijinks ensue (which should be a TM for Lukens 😉), charm, wit, and humor are found at every turn, and Sun is erm, turned into a CAT for a portion of the book, which is the best thing ever oml !

This was super wholesome, I loved the Queer representation, the unique magic system, the cursed angry doormat and the found family. I do also wonder if writing a wizard(ish) book and repeatedly naming the villain as Evanna Lynne is a little bit on the nose, but also that's hilarious. And her surname? Beech. Cindy and Alex are siblings caught up in a twisted tale that spans the continents. Their friendships, relationships, and even their personal beliefs are challenged, changed, destroyed, and grown throughout this book.