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Of Witches and Warlocks: The Trouble with Spells is the debut novel by Lacey Weatherford. Portia is a likeable, normal teenager, right up until she finds out she is a natural witch. From that moment on, her life completely changes. She learns things about her family that she never could have imagined, and that life isn't what it has always seemed. But it isn't all bad when she gains a new boyfriend in the form of Vance Magnum, the love of her life and some she can tell all her secrets to.

This was a story of life-changing secrets that could have led to a tale of intolerance and teenage rebellion. Instead, it was a story of love and acceptance, albeit a struggle of good versus evil. I was drawn into the story as if I were a part of the story, as opposed to an outside reader. Portia's struggle was very real and you felt her emotions right along with her. Vance was a perfect romantic hero, a combination of gorgeous bad boy and the guy trying to be honorable. The supporting characters were as well fleshed out as the main characters which made them come to life for me. The story was action-packed, but not overdone, keeping you engrossed to the very end. Near the end of the book, I was in tears reading it. Any book that causes and all-out cry-fest is a favorite! I think that the finest quality of a book is one that brings you in so much, makes you care so much, that it evokes an emotional reaction like that. I can't wait to post my reviews so I can start the next book, The Demon Kiss!


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Of Witches and Warlocks The Trouble with Spells Lacey Weatherford 9781448980840 Books Reviews

WOW! I was NOT expecting this! It is AMAZING! Too short though, only 205 pages, good thing there will be a few more books.

I'm not a witches fan (other than Harry Potter) and had no idea even what a Warlock was. It's a male witch for your information. I didn't know what to expect, but it was fantastic! The love story is to die for, and I loved the take on contemporary witches. Very cool!! I'm SOOO needing the next books. Like now. Seriously. I need to know what happens.

If ...more WOW! I was NOT expecting this! It is AMAZING! Too short though, only 205 pages, good thing there will be a few more books.

I'm not a witches fan (other than Harry Potter) and had no idea even what a Warlock was. It's a male witch for your information. I didn't know what to expect, but it was fantastic! The love story is to die for, and I loved the take on contemporary witches. Very cool!! I'm SOOO needing the next books. Like now. Seriously. I need to know what happens.

If you can get a hold of this book you won't be disappointed. It is a wildly romantic tale of a Witch and a Warlock
I loved this book! It was a story of love, struggle, life transition and family. The secrets Portia discovered about her family inspired understanding and tolerance rather than the typical teenage rebellion and acting out. How refreshing! I felt as though I could feel Portia's struggles along with her...like I was a bystander rather than reading words on a page. I was completely engulfed in this story. The tenderness shared between Vance and Portia was heart warming. Their relationship was intimately innocent and so pure it almost made me cry to read, to feel, how deeply the loved each other and to what extent they would go to prove it. THIS IS A MUST READ!!
I actually really enjoyed this story of Christian witches and warlocks, which very much surprised me. I have not been able to find any books I like in this genre since Harry Potter. Although, this book was not as great as that series, it is remarkably well written and inventive.
I initially picked up Of Witches and Warlocks for two reasons. Firstly, I enjoy stories about witches and secondly, I kept hearing about the "Vance Mangum Fanclub" and quite frankly, I like a hot guy as much as the next girl so I wanted to know what made this guy so appealing. Vance is of course one of the main characters from the book alongside Portia, a young witch in the making. Here's the synopsis

"Portia Mullins had always lived the life of a normal teenager, up until her sixteenth birthday. She is then informed by her grandma that she is actually a witch who is a descendant of a long line of witches and warlocks. After overcoming her disbelief she finds that being a member of the coven comes with one great perk in the form of the school's handsome bad boy, Vance Mangum. Vance and Portia have an immediate connection as a budding romance begins, only to be threatened by turbulent skies on the horizon as Vance's checkered past rears its ugly head to haunt them. Portia is forced to use her untried powers in defense of everything she loves in a desperate attempt to hold on to the one thing that really matters in her life."

I know a lot of my friends and fellow book bloggers have fallen head over heels for Vance and I am no exception. Vance is the archetypical bad boy with a dark past who also cuts a lonely figure. Whilst he can be a little overbearing at times when it comes to Portia, it's all so incredibly romantic and I LOVE the telepathy between them. My favourite moment between Vance and Portia was when Vance confessed that he knew about her two year crush all along. That was cute.

As an aside, I had a lot of trouble saying "Vance Mangum" and often ended up saying "Vance MAGNUM" which rolls off the tongue easier and is how he shall be known to me from now on LOL.

With regards to the story, I really like the fact that Portia is a young witch, just discovering her powers. I quite like the fact that she is more powerful than expected and I'm guessing this is setting up some sort of storyline as to either WHY she is powerful or when her amazing powers are needed. Having said all that though, I did have a few issues with the book. Some of the issues were minor like spelling and grammar errors and unnecessary repetition but I was reading an earlier copy of the book and I believe that this has now been rectified in later versions.

My main issue was actually with Portia. The relationship between Vance and Portia is certainly intense and all consuming, even perhaps overbearing at times but I overlooked that because of the magic involved. What I can't get my head around is that I felt like Portia had no sense of self. We know almost NOTHING about her. I have no idea where her interests lie, even what her hopes and dreams are outside of loving Vance. Besides these new powers and knowledge of witchcraft, he has consumed her and whilst you could argue that's a realistic perspective for a teenager, it's not exactly normal. There has to come a point when you need some separation, surely. Again you could argue that this is no normal relationship and magic is involved but I cannot believe she doesn't have at least ONE freak out moment along the way. Portia is EXTREMELY accepting of EVERYTHING after being lied to for her entire life and I just find it difficult that she hasn't lost it yet. I'm hoping that it's simply a case that the freak outs are to come in future books and I look forward to seeing the fallout.

Overall, Of Witches and Warlocks is a book to get lost in. I enjoyed the story, especially the romance and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in book two.
Of Witches and Warlocks The Trouble with Spells is the debut novel by Lacey Weatherford. Portia is a likeable, normal teenager, right up until she finds out she is a natural witch. From that moment on, her life completely changes. She learns things about her family that she never could have imagined, and that life isn't what it has always seemed. But it isn't all bad when she gains a new boyfriend in the form of Vance Magnum, the love of her life and some she can tell all her secrets to.

This was a story of life-changing secrets that could have led to a tale of intolerance and teenage rebellion. Instead, it was a story of love and acceptance, albeit a struggle of good versus evil. I was drawn into the story as if I were a part of the story, as opposed to an outside reader. Portia's struggle was very real and you felt her emotions right along with her. Vance was a perfect romantic hero, a combination of gorgeous bad boy and the guy trying to be honorable. The supporting characters were as well fleshed out as the main characters which made them come to life for me. The story was action-packed, but not overdone, keeping you engrossed to the very end. Near the end of the book, I was in tears reading it. Any book that causes and all-out cry-fest is a favorite! I think that the finest quality of a book is one that brings you in so much, makes you care so much, that it evokes an emotional reaction like that. I can't wait to post my reviews so I can start the next book, The Demon Kiss!