Author: Claudia Gray
Series: Prequel to the Spellcaster Series
Published By: Harper Teen (November 5, 2013)
Source: Purchased
Genre: YA Paranormal
My Rating: 4 Stars!
Book Description:
In this suspenseful companion novella to New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray's Spellcaster, learn the tragic origins of the dark witch Elizabeth.
It's 1695, and Elizabeth Cooper is a young witch in Fortune's Sound, Rhode Island. She spends her days perfecting spells with the local coven and dreaming about one day marrying Nat Porter. But Nat is the son of Widow Porter, another witch and the leader of their coven. According to the First Laws of the Craft, Elizabeth is strictly forbidden to marry him.
Elizabeth never imagined dabbling in the dark arts, bringing herself close to serving the One Beneath. But as she feels Nat slipping away from her, she will do anything to secure his love. How much harm could she do with one single spell, even if it is black magic?
I have meaning to start this series for a very long time now and when I saw this novella I decided now was the time to start. Dark magic, witches, forbidden love, spells gone wrong, all set in the late 1600's, what's there not to love?
This was a delicious look into the series, into Elizabeth and what made her who she became, into first loves, friendship, the darkness of jealousy and the mysteries of youthful thinking.
I can say with absolute confidence that I will be continuing with the series. This was everything I love in a good paranormal. Magic, mayhem, darkness, lightness, suspense, intrigue and good fleshed out characters (especially for a novella). I can't wait to pick up the first book and dive in.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*
I haven't actually started this series myself, and I didn't even realise that there was a novella. I'm glad you enjoyed it though! I hope you like the first book too when you get around to it. :)
ReplyDeleteI was curious about this series and you have piqued my interest. So happy you enjoyed this one!
ReplyDeleteThanks girls!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I really enjoyed Spellcaster last year so I'm definitely going to be picking this prequel up. Can't wait to see what you think when you read it Ali!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny, I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteGreat review. I have the first two books in this series and have been meaning to read them for a long time to. I don't have this novella though. I need to get it.
ReplyDeleteYaay, I've been thinking about reading the series ever since Jenny reviewed Spellcaster. This should defintiely help me decide.
ReplyDeleteLovely review!
I've also been wanting to read this series, and i have the first book, I just haven't gotten around to it. It's lovely to know that the novella is a good intro to the series, maybe I can start with that. Lovely review!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, I definitely want to start the first book soon!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this series..great review! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteoh I want to get into this one as well! This novella sounds like it packed quiet a punch :) good glimpse at the series!
ReplyDeleteDang, it's set in the 1600s? That's cool. I've seen Spellcaster around, and it looks good.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking today that I needed to read Spellcaster, I have it on my shelf. I'm glad you enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteI know and I think the second is due out soon as well.
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