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Jane Madison #2
Sorcery and the Single Girl
Those TV witches have got it made . . . Wiggle a nose. Dinner's on the table! Hop on a broom. Next stop, Tahiti!
Unfortunately, nose-wiggling doesn't cut it in real life. So witch or not, Jane Madison must deal with her insane work schedule, best-friend drama and romantic dry spell like everyone else.
But now the exclusive Washington Coven wants Jane to join. This could be a dream come true for the magical misfit, or it could be the most humiliating experience of her life. Either way, the crap's gonna hit the cauldron because Jane is about to be tested in ways she's never imagined -- and, pass or fail, nothing will ever be the same.
Unfortunately, nose-wiggling doesn't cut it in real life. So witch or not, Jane Madison must deal with her insane work schedule, best-friend drama and romantic dry spell like everyone else.
But now the exclusive Washington Coven wants Jane to join. This could be a dream come true for the magical misfit, or it could be the most humiliating experience of her life. Either way, the crap's gonna hit the cauldron because Jane is about to be tested in ways she's never imagined -- and, pass or fail, nothing will ever be the same.
400 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2007
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Mindy Klasky
112Ìýbooks540ÌýfollowersMindy Klasky learned to read when her parents shoved a book in her hands and told her that she could travel anywhere in the world through stories. She never forgot that advice.
Mindy's travels took her through multiple careers, including copyright lawyer and law librarian. Mindy now writes full time. Her books fall in a number of genres -- including romantic comedies, paranormal romance, and traditional fantasy.
In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame the endless to-be-read shelf in her home library. Her husband and two cats do their best to fill the left-over minutes in her days.
Mindy's travels took her through multiple careers, including copyright lawyer and law librarian. Mindy now writes full time. Her books fall in a number of genres -- including romantic comedies, paranormal romance, and traditional fantasy.
In her spare time, Mindy knits, quilts, and tries to tame the endless to-be-read shelf in her home library. Her husband and two cats do their best to fill the left-over minutes in her days.
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March 25, 2018
So, I liked the story itself. I thought it had just enough suspense to keep you interested. I was pretty sure I had it figured out and turns out I was right, but she kept me guessing enough that I kept reading. Now onto my problem, and for me it is a big one. I'm beginning to dislike Jane a great deal. I cut her slack in the first book, I expected to see growth in the second. I didn't get my wish. She is too old to be this naive, this concerned with belonging to the popular group. Never mind she repeats the same mistakes with her new beau. I mean really, is she so desperate that she ignores all the signs, all the warnings of her friends and loved ones who have stuck with her and care about her. I just don't have the patience for this. I'm not into teen angst and that is what I'm getting from Jane. So the end of this book seemed to suggest that her eyes had been open a little and since I've already purchased it, I'll read the next one but if I don't see growth and development in her character I'm done.
January 14, 2022
This series is so bad. I am only on the second book and I want to scream. Jane is so unlikeable. She acts so immature with every detail in her life. The books are just page after page of Jane complaining, feeling sorry for herself or worried about having a boyfriend. The only reason I am still reading the series is because I am to OCD to quit. UGH!
October 24, 2007
Another fun caper with Jane Madison, Melissa, Neko, and David. Jane has a new man in her life, the sexy Brit Graeme Henderson, and is asked to join the exclusive Washington coven. In doing so, her magic is put to the test, and she revisits some high school style insecurity about fitting in with the "cool girls." As in The Girl's Guide to Witchcraft , Jane's voice is appealing, her adventures amusing, and her growth as a human being outshines her romantic ambitions. I liked the first book better for a couple of reasons, most of them stemming from my personal taste. There's some tension between characters, as well as some troublesome situations that could have been avoided with straightforward communication. I also must say I found the ending a bit predictable, though that didn't diminish my enjoyment of the book. It's a quick and entertaining read, perfect for plane rides (which is where I read it!).
May 28, 2020
All in all I enjoyed this. I will read the next in series. While I've enjoyed reading these there were many times I wanted to scream "what are you thinking???" at Jane. Did she learn nothing from the events in book 1? She was a bit irksome but I am still curious to see what happens next
May 14, 2020
The mediocrity of this sequel disappointed me so much. It was so painful to read a novel about a thirty-year-old woman whose conflict is centered around literal high school drama. She's just acting out these decade-old insecurities and I just wanted to shake her the whole time. Like, girl get some therapy if you're still stinging from not being popular in grade school. You're deep into real adult life by now. This would have been a perfectly fine plot for a YA novel, but this is very specifically not a YA novel and so I felt kind of condescended to.
Also, Jane comes off as so dumb in this book. Not uninformed, not naive, but actually pig-headed and dumb. She just ignores a thousand red flags, including someone she trusts literally telling her not to trust someone she just met, and she just bumbles into these obvious traps. It's agonizing. And being obsessed with being in this cool kids club is just kind of embarrassing to read.
The worst thing, though, is the character reset. Last novel ends with the message, rather explicitly stated, that Jane was so much more confident now and and she had learned to trust Neko and David. And now the next book is all about how she lacks confidence and doesn't trust Neko and David. Like, ??????? There were so many plot options in which the coven could have challenged Jane in new and interesting ways, but using the exact same challenges she faced in the last story felt pretty lazy.
Also, small pet peeve, I thought the whole I.B., not using his real name, making up new mean ways to use those initials every time he's mentioned, just felt really immature. Like, yeah he was a cad, but Jane also made some naive mistakes about romanticizing him and not listening when people tried to tell her he wasn't what she thought. And then in this novel she romanticizing a new guy she barely knows. And it's not like he had a good reason to like her at all, which should have made her suspicious. Like, even one scene where Jane is actually funny or actually interesting or actually can spit out a whole sentence in this man's presence would have gone a long way toward making it seem less transparent he was a bad guy and less obvious Jane is just a huge dumb dumb. Like, I'm not even going to mark this as a spoiler because anyone older than ten years of age can tell a mile away what's happening. He couldn't be more obviously a bad guy if the author had written in an evil laugh. I mean, she got me in that I didn't figure out who exactly he was, but his essential bad dudeness was extremely heavy-handed.
And can we get even a little bit of character development on our side gang? I loved Neko and David in the first book and nothing really happens with them at all in this second novel. They've gotten super flat so that we can fit in more details about the clothes Jane is going to wear to meet her new boyfriend.
This is a two-star book, it's not terribly written. Clips along at a reasonable pace. And the first one was pretty solid. So I'll probably give the third one a chance on those merits because I do like these side characters and do think the story overall has potential. I kind of feel bad this review was so mean, but sometimes it's just gotta be like that.
Also, Jane comes off as so dumb in this book. Not uninformed, not naive, but actually pig-headed and dumb. She just ignores a thousand red flags, including someone she trusts literally telling her not to trust someone she just met, and she just bumbles into these obvious traps. It's agonizing. And being obsessed with being in this cool kids club is just kind of embarrassing to read.
The worst thing, though, is the character reset. Last novel ends with the message, rather explicitly stated, that Jane was so much more confident now and and she had learned to trust Neko and David. And now the next book is all about how she lacks confidence and doesn't trust Neko and David. Like, ??????? There were so many plot options in which the coven could have challenged Jane in new and interesting ways, but using the exact same challenges she faced in the last story felt pretty lazy.
Also, small pet peeve, I thought the whole I.B., not using his real name, making up new mean ways to use those initials every time he's mentioned, just felt really immature. Like, yeah he was a cad, but Jane also made some naive mistakes about romanticizing him and not listening when people tried to tell her he wasn't what she thought. And then in this novel she romanticizing a new guy she barely knows. And it's not like he had a good reason to like her at all, which should have made her suspicious. Like, even one scene where Jane is actually funny or actually interesting or actually can spit out a whole sentence in this man's presence would have gone a long way toward making it seem less transparent he was a bad guy and less obvious Jane is just a huge dumb dumb. Like, I'm not even going to mark this as a spoiler because anyone older than ten years of age can tell a mile away what's happening. He couldn't be more obviously a bad guy if the author had written in an evil laugh. I mean, she got me in that I didn't figure out who exactly he was, but his essential bad dudeness was extremely heavy-handed.
And can we get even a little bit of character development on our side gang? I loved Neko and David in the first book and nothing really happens with them at all in this second novel. They've gotten super flat so that we can fit in more details about the clothes Jane is going to wear to meet her new boyfriend.
This is a two-star book, it's not terribly written. Clips along at a reasonable pace. And the first one was pretty solid. So I'll probably give the third one a chance on those merits because I do like these side characters and do think the story overall has potential. I kind of feel bad this review was so mean, but sometimes it's just gotta be like that.
September 15, 2009
It's been almost a year, but Jane still hasn't mastered this whole "witchcraft" thing. True, she managed to turn the Potomac River into ice, and can make small whirlpools in the sink...but those things aren't really helpful in real life...right?
Things are looking up for Jane's love life however, when a handsome Brit randomly walks into Melissa's bakery asking for a plateful of Lust. Floating on her prospects of a new beau, Jane's euphoria is short lived when David, her warder, tells her that the Coven wants to meet her.
The Washington Coven, or sisterhood of witches in the local area is run by the formidable Teresa Alison Sydney, a powerful witch who grants access to the Coven only to those who the sisterhood deems worthy. On her first meeting, Jane is set a task to be completed by Halloween night. If she fails, everything she has in her possession, her spell books, crystals, runes, even her now good friend Neko, will belong to the Coven.
So, on top of an increasingly busy job, a new boyfriend, and fight with her best friend, Jane must find time to study for her upcoming test to join the Coven. But right in the middle of all this activity, Jane starts receiving threats. Magic - associated threats that are warning her away from the Coven. What's a girl to do?
I usually bash sequels. They're never as good as the original. Did I say that? "Sorcery and the Single Girl" is the total exception to that rule/statement! If anything "Sorcery and the Single Girl" is even better than its predecessor "Girl's Guide to Witchcraft." Jane Madison is like an old friend to me now, and I cannot wait for the next installment of her stories and adventures to hit the shelves this October!
Klasky has an innate sense of capturing Jane's feelings and emotions and transmitting them to her readers. I found myself through the entire book thinking: "yeah, I've felt that way." "Tell me about it!" and spontaneous outbursts of "you go girl!" were not uncommon either.
Full of romance, excitement, and a lot of humor "Sorcery and the Single Girl" is just as appetizing as the original "Girl's Guide to Witchcraft" if not more so!
Five Stars!
Things are looking up for Jane's love life however, when a handsome Brit randomly walks into Melissa's bakery asking for a plateful of Lust. Floating on her prospects of a new beau, Jane's euphoria is short lived when David, her warder, tells her that the Coven wants to meet her.
The Washington Coven, or sisterhood of witches in the local area is run by the formidable Teresa Alison Sydney, a powerful witch who grants access to the Coven only to those who the sisterhood deems worthy. On her first meeting, Jane is set a task to be completed by Halloween night. If she fails, everything she has in her possession, her spell books, crystals, runes, even her now good friend Neko, will belong to the Coven.
So, on top of an increasingly busy job, a new boyfriend, and fight with her best friend, Jane must find time to study for her upcoming test to join the Coven. But right in the middle of all this activity, Jane starts receiving threats. Magic - associated threats that are warning her away from the Coven. What's a girl to do?
I usually bash sequels. They're never as good as the original. Did I say that? "Sorcery and the Single Girl" is the total exception to that rule/statement! If anything "Sorcery and the Single Girl" is even better than its predecessor "Girl's Guide to Witchcraft." Jane Madison is like an old friend to me now, and I cannot wait for the next installment of her stories and adventures to hit the shelves this October!
Klasky has an innate sense of capturing Jane's feelings and emotions and transmitting them to her readers. I found myself through the entire book thinking: "yeah, I've felt that way." "Tell me about it!" and spontaneous outbursts of "you go girl!" were not uncommon either.
Full of romance, excitement, and a lot of humor "Sorcery and the Single Girl" is just as appetizing as the original "Girl's Guide to Witchcraft" if not more so!
Five Stars!
April 7, 2012
I'm not sure what I was hoping for, but certainly it could've been worse.
The second book has underwhelmed me, so I'm not too sure if I'll be moving to the third installation of Jane Madison's new witchy life. This time, all the insecurities of a high-school girl manifested in our intelligent, supposedly grounded librarian. That aside, all the while I was thinking, "Duh! THAT'S a bad guy!"
I had to remind myself repeatedly that this is NOT a mytery, it's a supernatural fiction about a witchy librarian's transition into a her new life. But honestly, I'm not too excited about what comes next.
The second book has underwhelmed me, so I'm not too sure if I'll be moving to the third installation of Jane Madison's new witchy life. This time, all the insecurities of a high-school girl manifested in our intelligent, supposedly grounded librarian. That aside, all the while I was thinking, "Duh! THAT'S a bad guy!"
I had to remind myself repeatedly that this is NOT a mytery, it's a supernatural fiction about a witchy librarian's transition into a her new life. But honestly, I'm not too excited about what comes next.
August 24, 2008
I was kinda disappointed. This book was not nearly as funny as the last one. It was still really good. I felt like the main character really lost her center and did things that were out of character. I am not sure if it was the writing or if it was the character that just screwed her life up.
September 4, 2012
Wow! Wow...oh...wow...oh...wow!!! Do not expect the expected with this one. I knew that this book was going to be more intriguing but I didn't expect a little mystery to be a much bigger mystery. So much so that I had a really hard time putting down Sorcery and the Single Girl by Mindy Klasky.
Jane is back again, but this time things are bit more complicated. The I.B. is gone, but a new mystery man named Graeme has shown up. The Washington Coven has just summon Jane and Neko has been on the prowl and brought home a new playmate named Jacques who happens to be one of the men Melissa has dated.
Grandma and Clara are worried about Jane. Jane is besotted with Graeme and Melissa is feeling a bit left out. Neko is being...well...he's being Neko. All is not well though because Jane has been requested to do something very, very important for the coven. If she is not successful, she'll lose everything. And where is David, Jane's trusty warder, you might ask? He's doing his darndest to protect her, keep her focused and prepare her for the biggest magical challenge she'll have faced so far.
In the meantime, someone or something is sending out messages and this is where the mystery comes in. Believe me when I tell you I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure this one out. It took awhile and was delightfully surprised at the end when I realized that I didn't have the whole thing solved.
Ms. Klasky has really developed the characters in this book and it was truly exciting to see how the dynamics change within their environment. Truly makes me wonder where they might be heading. Although...I pretty sure I know where that might be...or do I...
Jane is back again, but this time things are bit more complicated. The I.B. is gone, but a new mystery man named Graeme has shown up. The Washington Coven has just summon Jane and Neko has been on the prowl and brought home a new playmate named Jacques who happens to be one of the men Melissa has dated.
Grandma and Clara are worried about Jane. Jane is besotted with Graeme and Melissa is feeling a bit left out. Neko is being...well...he's being Neko. All is not well though because Jane has been requested to do something very, very important for the coven. If she is not successful, she'll lose everything. And where is David, Jane's trusty warder, you might ask? He's doing his darndest to protect her, keep her focused and prepare her for the biggest magical challenge she'll have faced so far.
In the meantime, someone or something is sending out messages and this is where the mystery comes in. Believe me when I tell you I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure this one out. It took awhile and was delightfully surprised at the end when I realized that I didn't have the whole thing solved.
Ms. Klasky has really developed the characters in this book and it was truly exciting to see how the dynamics change within their environment. Truly makes me wonder where they might be heading. Although...I pretty sure I know where that might be...or do I...
April 29, 2016
This is the second book in the series. Jane has gotten used to the idea of being a witch,and with the help of David,her warder,and Neko,her catman familiar, she has been practicing her witchcraft skills. She has all but given up on love,after being used,cheated on, and a feeling like a fool in her last 2 relationships.....until she meets the handsome stranger with the British accent,who walks in to her friend Melissa's bakery just as she is closing up one night. His name is Graeme,and he sweeps her off her feet instantly. Finding out that she must get tested by the witches coven soon, she accepts the friendship with one of the young witches named Haley....but is Haley to be trusted? Being so enamored by Greame,she lets her guard down,and begins to get threatening emails and warning stones from someone.... in this book,you get to find out about the truth and mystery that is in David's past...and the secrets that involve her mother and grandmother and how they are connected to the witches coven. I really liked this book and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
June 30, 2008
There's a moment in this book where I would very much like to throttle Jane. It just so happens to keep popping up again and again.
To be fair, it's not entirely her fault, as she's under a spell that clouds her judgement, but still. She spends the first bit of the book going on about what a good friend she has, and then spends most of the rest of the book avoiding her, then deciding that if they were meant to stay close, she-Jane- shouldn't have to make the first move.
That aside, I really enjoy these books and the way you breeze right on through, reaching the end before you're absolutely ready to put the book down, so you linger over the last chapter or two.
Sure, Jane has yet another disaster of a relationship, and sure, you'd like to smack her for being so oblivious to reality, but she's still likable and easy to relate to, and Neko still gets in some of the best moments in the book.
To be fair, it's not entirely her fault, as she's under a spell that clouds her judgement, but still. She spends the first bit of the book going on about what a good friend she has, and then spends most of the rest of the book avoiding her, then deciding that if they were meant to stay close, she-Jane- shouldn't have to make the first move.
That aside, I really enjoy these books and the way you breeze right on through, reaching the end before you're absolutely ready to put the book down, so you linger over the last chapter or two.
Sure, Jane has yet another disaster of a relationship, and sure, you'd like to smack her for being so oblivious to reality, but she's still likable and easy to relate to, and Neko still gets in some of the best moments in the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 5, 2011
Well, even though the overall story line and plot is cute; this book is really a lot of fluff. I found myself skimming most of the pages in every chapter.
It's hard to know that this is the second book of the series because its really not addressed in the beginning of the book. Not much is mentioned from the first book. The characters are interesting, but every time a conversation starts, it just goes way off topic and turns into useless fluff. I really do enjoy Neko and his flamboyant ways. And you can feel the electricity between Jane and David.
I think you could take out half the book and still be left with the essentials. I will probably read the last book just for an easy read, and to find out what (if anything) happens with Jane and David.
It's hard to know that this is the second book of the series because its really not addressed in the beginning of the book. Not much is mentioned from the first book. The characters are interesting, but every time a conversation starts, it just goes way off topic and turns into useless fluff. I really do enjoy Neko and his flamboyant ways. And you can feel the electricity between Jane and David.
I think you could take out half the book and still be left with the essentials. I will probably read the last book just for an easy read, and to find out what (if anything) happens with Jane and David.
August 10, 2016
**Spoilers ahead**
Jane is one of my favorite Witches! I was surprised that I enjoyed this book so much because it started off kind of slow for my liking. It picked up and boy was I hooked! My heart ached for Jane at the end when she found out Graene's true intentions and when she discovered that Haylee was never really her friend. I am glad that her and Melissa re-kindled their friendship and that she left off on good terms with her warder David as well. I really liked Jane's Grandma too she was very warm hearted and put her foot down when she had too. It was this mix of enjoyable characters that makes me want to read the rest of the series!
Jane is one of my favorite Witches! I was surprised that I enjoyed this book so much because it started off kind of slow for my liking. It picked up and boy was I hooked! My heart ached for Jane at the end when she found out Graene's true intentions and when she discovered that Haylee was never really her friend. I am glad that her and Melissa re-kindled their friendship and that she left off on good terms with her warder David as well. I really liked Jane's Grandma too she was very warm hearted and put her foot down when she had too. It was this mix of enjoyable characters that makes me want to read the rest of the series!
January 28, 2013
The book was good it just seemed like it took forever to get to the point... A much better read toward the end. It's fun and quirky and extremely detailed. It's about a witch named Jane who tries to get accepted into an exclusive Washington Coven. She doesn't realize the extent of her power. I kept picturing Jane as a skinny Bridget Jones lol. I was surprised with the ending. Overall the book was pretty good.
November 22, 2020
3.5 stars
This was a more difficult read for me than the previous book. I often wanted to shake Jane and tell her not to make the decisions she was making. To change her course. But I understand her decisions were necessary, that we only learn by making mistakes. One of the things I love about this series is that Jane grows in confidence and self knowledge and in order for this to happen the author needed to tell this story.
This was a more difficult read for me than the previous book. I often wanted to shake Jane and tell her not to make the decisions she was making. To change her course. But I understand her decisions were necessary, that we only learn by making mistakes. One of the things I love about this series is that Jane grows in confidence and self knowledge and in order for this to happen the author needed to tell this story.
August 21, 2019
It's a great plot
I like these characters. I like the plot. But... once again, it's a tale about witches and... food.
I think there is equal time given to the food they eat, as to the actual storyline.
Love the characters. The storyline is really enjoyable, but the filling? is food. (Pun intended.)
I like these characters. I like the plot. But... once again, it's a tale about witches and... food.
I think there is equal time given to the food they eat, as to the actual storyline.
Love the characters. The storyline is really enjoyable, but the filling? is food. (Pun intended.)
May 10, 2021
The coven
Since I read the first book, I expected the heroine to be more wary of men. So I was disappointed that she was taken in by a good looking guy once again. However, the ending shows that she has matured quite a bit.
Since I read the first book, I expected the heroine to be more wary of men. So I was disappointed that she was taken in by a good looking guy once again. However, the ending shows that she has matured quite a bit.
January 5, 2022
Entertaining
A fun read about friendships, realizing one own strength, the importance of family and relationships, and, of course, being a witch.
A fun read about friendships, realizing one own strength, the importance of family and relationships, and, of course, being a witch.
September 16, 2017
Ce livre m'a été donné par mes deux collègues de travail, sans que je ne connaisse ni l'auteur, ni l'histoire. Il s'agit apparemment du tome 2 d'une série de 3 livres.
C'était une lecture intéressante, l’héroïne est attachante bien que sa vie soit quelque peu très compliquée. J'ai trouvé que le titre n'avait absolument aucun rapport avec le contenu de l'histoire. Et j'ai trouvé que le fait que Jane est une sorcière est beaucoup trop mis en avant, pour finir, il ne s'agit pas vraiment d'une histoire de romance. Çà commence plutôt bien comme cela mais très vite le protagoniste mâle disparaît totalement, pour ne ré-apparaître que sporadiquement à divers moment de l'intrigue. J'aurai apprécié un point de vue de sa part dans le récit. Il semblait intéressant en temps que personnage, le développer davantage aurait rendu l'histoire plus palpitante, je pense.
J'aurais également apprécié une ou deux scènes érotiques, ou tout du moins, un tout petit peu plus de scènes croustillantes, je suis désolée de dire que ce livre n'en contient absolument aucune. ;(
Ce n'est pas un mauvais livre, mais ce qui est vendu sur la couverture ne correspond pas, à mon avis, à ce qui est donné. C'est dommage.
C'était une lecture intéressante, l’héroïne est attachante bien que sa vie soit quelque peu très compliquée. J'ai trouvé que le titre n'avait absolument aucun rapport avec le contenu de l'histoire. Et j'ai trouvé que le fait que Jane est une sorcière est beaucoup trop mis en avant, pour finir, il ne s'agit pas vraiment d'une histoire de romance. Çà commence plutôt bien comme cela mais très vite le protagoniste mâle disparaît totalement, pour ne ré-apparaître que sporadiquement à divers moment de l'intrigue. J'aurai apprécié un point de vue de sa part dans le récit. Il semblait intéressant en temps que personnage, le développer davantage aurait rendu l'histoire plus palpitante, je pense.
J'aurais également apprécié une ou deux scènes érotiques, ou tout du moins, un tout petit peu plus de scènes croustillantes, je suis désolée de dire que ce livre n'en contient absolument aucune. ;(
Ce n'est pas un mauvais livre, mais ce qui est vendu sur la couverture ne correspond pas, à mon avis, à ce qui est donné. C'est dommage.
February 24, 2021
Great Writer
I recently re-read the first book in this series so I could remind myself why I saved it on my tablet. Klasky's main character comes fully formed and perfectly imperfect. I like her because she's many-faceted like most women, smart yet insecure, a true friend, still falls victim to her own childhood baggage, snarky at times and very kind at others. In that sense, she is relatable. Add in her completely accidental discovery that she is a witch and awakening of her familiar, and you are off to the races. Main character Jane experiences painful growth in this second book that ends on a sweet note. I'm looking forward to going on her journey with her, her friends, and her family. The books have a great balance of real-world problems, magic, and humor.
I recently re-read the first book in this series so I could remind myself why I saved it on my tablet. Klasky's main character comes fully formed and perfectly imperfect. I like her because she's many-faceted like most women, smart yet insecure, a true friend, still falls victim to her own childhood baggage, snarky at times and very kind at others. In that sense, she is relatable. Add in her completely accidental discovery that she is a witch and awakening of her familiar, and you are off to the races. Main character Jane experiences painful growth in this second book that ends on a sweet note. I'm looking forward to going on her journey with her, her friends, and her family. The books have a great balance of real-world problems, magic, and humor.
October 5, 2022
Jane is so unlikeable. She’s immature, insecure, and too desperate for my liking. I want to like this series. I like the premise, I like the story, I like ALL the supporting characters. I just can’t deal with all of Jane’s totally unnecessary inner dialogue, it seriously goes on for whole pages before a point is made and it so incredibly contrived and annoying. I’m only reading the next one because I already have it and am too OCD to quit now. I’m highly unlikely to finish the series though. I don’t know how much more I can handle of Jane’s silly misunderstandings, due to her complete insecurity and desperation. I’m sad the main character of this otherwise promising series couldn’t have been written better.
June 11, 2020
This book is very in between 3 and 4 stars. I absolutely love this saga and all the characters and you can actually see a growth in every single one of them. Jane's life is a constant whirlwind and I would love to be her friend (even with no magic powers) so that I could just smack some sense into her head, but mostly laugh about the situations she gets herself in. If this woman is not an example of feminism and strength yet vulnerability and passion I don't know what is. I enjoy reading these a lot and will be keeping on.
June 2, 2021
I needed a pick me up series after a bit of a slump and these books are doing as well for me as the magic in them. I am thoroughly enjoying the series. In book two Jane is still the lovable hot mess of a librarian/witch. Her love life is at a standstill, her friends are the best anyone could ask for, and she’s ready for the coven meeting. And then� I won’t spoil that part but I will say the quirky disastrous mess that ensues it’s absolutely worth reading about! I still love these characters and am rooting for them every step of the way!
June 14, 2020
I loved this book. I found a new favourite author. I'm not usually into cozy paranormal romance but Klasky writes well, with a good sense of humour that is not overdone. She creates likeable, relatable characters and plotlines. I find myself reading faster and faster to find out what will happen, and what her main character, Jane, will do.
October 27, 2017
Great Series
Need something funny, light, but also dark in places where bad guys must be dealt with? Want fun quirky characters and true loving relationships. Except when Jane is annoyed of-course. Love a little magic in your read to take you out of the doldrums of daily life? This book and this series did all that for me. Great read.
Need something funny, light, but also dark in places where bad guys must be dealt with? Want fun quirky characters and true loving relationships. Except when Jane is annoyed of-course. Love a little magic in your read to take you out of the doldrums of daily life? This book and this series did all that for me. Great read.
February 5, 2018
I love this series. It's so fun. I think the way she's trying to live real life, try to have a relationship, and mix magic into all of it makes a fun read. All the characters are so fun. Can't wait for book 3.
December 8, 2018
This series is new to me but I am Jane Madison's trial and tribulations with regard to her work and newly acquired witch powers. This book had plenty of twist and turns to keep my turning the page to see what would happen next.i recommend this series as I move on to book 3.
December 13, 2016
These are a quick read and I enjoyed this one just as much as the first! Wonderin what happens next!
August 3, 2017
Too much inner dialogue focused on speculation. Made the story drag
September 18, 2017
Liked it a lot, but really wished our heroine would get her head a bit more together.
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