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Thursday, January 04, 2018
Fun, Magical Debut a Promising Series Start
8:26 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
Although she descends from a powerful, long-time magical family, Amber Sand is certainly not a witch. The high school senior got gypped in the sorcery category. Her "gift" is very specific and totally lame. She has the ability to see a person's true love within seconds of gazing into their eyes. While she's able to make a few bucks playing matchmaker at her mother's magic shop on Navy Pier, Amber's ability is pretty much useless. She can't even discern her own true love. How ridiculous is that?
When Charlie Blitzman comes to Amber for help, she's confused. Especially since he's not asking for romantic advice, but for her aid in finding his father's missing girlfriend. Amber can't say no. After all, Charlie's dad is the mayor and Amber's mother's best friend. It doesn't hurt that Charlie's gorgeous and the most sought-after guy at her school either. Although Amber can tell instantly that she is not Charlie's true love, she can't help falling for him. As she tries to unravel both a mystery and her growing feelings for a boy who clearly isn't meant for her, Amber will have to figure out her place in the equally confusing worlds of magic, love, and high school.
The Best Kind of Magic, a debut novel by Crystal Cestari, is a fun, light-hearted romance that highlights the everyday sorcery at work in all our lives. While I found the rules of its magical world a tad confusing, I enjoyed the story overall. It's an engrossing novel that will appeal to teens who like their contemporary fiction sprinkled with a little bit of magic. With the next book in the series—The Sweetest Kind of Fate—coming out on February 13, now is the perfect time to get caught up in Amber Sand's enchanting Windy City world. It's no Harry Potter, but the series promises to be enjoyable and engrossing.
(Readalikes: Um, nothing is coming to mind. You?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language (no F-bombs), violence, and mild sexual innuendo
To the FTC, with love: I received a finished copy of The Best Kind of Magic from the generous folks at Disney/Hyperion. Thank you!
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This does sound like fun! I totally want to read this one. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is fun. An easy, light read that's entertaining and enjoyable.
DeleteThis one sounds like one I might enjoy. I'll have to check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a quick read -- light and enjoyable.
DeleteYes I love contemporary and magic so this is obviously going on my TBR. I think my library might have it so yay!
ReplyDeleteYou'll love it then! The publisher is sending me the sequel and I'm excited to see what happens to Amber next.
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