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jenjen31's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ameserole's review
2.0
I wanted to like it.. but just couldn't.
Witch, Please had some cute moments.. but I don't get the big deal about a college student and teacher being a thing. I mean it's a reverse harem and shit.. but they are both adults. It's not like it's a college professor and a middle school student or even high school. Eh, I don't know.. maybe I'm in the wrong here?
Other than that, I feel like not a lot happened in this book. I'll be honest, I was one hundred percent bored with this one. The only good thing, that made me die from laughing so hard, was the vicious chicken. I'm definitely disappointed in this one because I love harem books but this one just wasn't my cup of tea.
I also think I hate the word 'cupcake' now. Never want to see one or hear that word ever again in my life.
Witch, Please had some cute moments.. but I don't get the big deal about a college student and teacher being a thing. I mean it's a reverse harem and shit.. but they are both adults. It's not like it's a college professor and a middle school student or even high school. Eh, I don't know.. maybe I'm in the wrong here?
Other than that, I feel like not a lot happened in this book. I'll be honest, I was one hundred percent bored with this one. The only good thing, that made me die from laughing so hard, was the vicious chicken. I'm definitely disappointed in this one because I love harem books but this one just wasn't my cup of tea.
I also think I hate the word 'cupcake' now. Never want to see one or hear that word ever again in my life.
gypsydawn's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up
In a word... cute. Our bubble gum haired heroine is just as sweet as that treat, and just as bubbly. She almost effervescent in her enthusiasm, ensuring a wealth of attention as she embarks in her new life at the academy. The two there are the guys....
It’s good, but fast. Real fast. The bonds are almost thrown out there, and not very well balanced with the plot. That bothered me and made me skip some parts. Otherwise, it was decent, and like I said, cute.
Pros:
- FMC is a bright spot.
- World building is intriguing.
Cons:
- Too Fast with relationships. So freaking fast. No connections!
- Sex and plot are not balanced well.
In a word... cute. Our bubble gum haired heroine is just as sweet as that treat, and just as bubbly. She almost effervescent in her enthusiasm, ensuring a wealth of attention as she embarks in her new life at the academy. The two there are the guys....
It’s good, but fast. Real fast. The bonds are almost thrown out there, and not very well balanced with the plot. That bothered me and made me skip some parts. Otherwise, it was decent, and like I said, cute.
Pros:
- FMC is a bright spot.
- World building is intriguing.
Cons:
- Too Fast with relationships. So freaking fast. No connections!
- Sex and plot are not balanced well.
nikkieliz13's review
3.0
Rating: 3.25 Stars
POV(s): Multiple—First Person
Relationship: Reverse Harem (w/ M/M)
Genre(s): Fantasy/Urban Fantasy Romance
❥
This story sadly fell flat for me on multiple fronts—characterization was lacking, the plot was uncertain, and the formatting of the timeline hindered the flow of the story. I wanted to like it, as I’ve liked other works by both of these authors, but this just didn’t work for me.
❥
Title:[b: “Witch, Please (Not Your Basic Witch #1)“ by A.J. Macey, Jarica James]
Interconnected Series: Yes
Standalone: No
Cliffhanger: Mild
HEA:
Triggers: N/A
Tags/Tropes:
➢ Academy-Romance
➢ Magical-Bond
➢ Witches
POV(s): Multiple—First Person
Relationship: Reverse Harem (w/ M/M)
Genre(s): Fantasy/Urban Fantasy Romance
❥
This story sadly fell flat for me on multiple fronts—characterization was lacking, the plot was uncertain, and the formatting of the timeline hindered the flow of the story. I wanted to like it, as I’ve liked other works by both of these authors, but this just didn’t work for me.
❥
Title:[b: “Witch, Please (Not Your Basic Witch #1)“ by A.J. Macey, Jarica James]
Interconnected Series: Yes
Standalone: No
Cliffhanger: Mild
HEA:
Spoiler
End of TrilogyTriggers: N/A
Tags/Tropes:
➢ Academy-Romance
➢ Magical-Bond
➢ Witches
jscarpa14's review
3.0
I'm not sure where to begin...
I'm really not, this barely got a 3 star rating from me and that's pretty much only because I liked Aris's character and thought the book began well.
I think the book started going down hill when the sex started. I don't have an issue with sex, but when you start adding sex scenes to almost every chapter something else suffers and in this case it was the plot. Additionally the relationship is RH but it doesn't feel like an RH. When they have their group dates it comes across more like friends hanging out. All but one of the sex scenes was individually and there isn't even much PDA in front of the others. It's almost as if she knows it bothers them to share and so keeps it behind closed doors. The one shared sex scene, Aris wasn't even the focus of. It was a shared sex scene because Drayce is bi and he wanted a piece of Caspian too so he was the focal point of the scene rather than her. And everyone else took off uninterested in being around for that. It was completely missing the sense of cohesion that makes why choose romance work. In fact when she was first collecting partners it almost came across like cheating.
Parts of this, especially the part where the familiars show up come across like wish fulfillment rather than valid plot points. And that also comes across as the authors floundered for an issue for the characters to face. Other than the fact that spells were used to make some of the problems happen this didn't even need to be a fantasy novel and honestly the same things could have happened without magic at all with minor tweaks to the scene. While in one 2 page scene they actually present what could be a realistic fantasy problem and a reason for the constant wish fulfillment, its never escalated beyond hey this could be a future issue if we don't keep our mouths shut. It's not an actual issue. To list a few of the conflicts, Aris faced disapproval from powerful parents, bullies, discrimination, a suitor with unwanted parental expectations and a stalker followed by potential blackmail. Not a single one of those issues need a fantasy backdrop to occur. Also even if one of those was the big bad the focus between them bounced so much that none of the issues held a lot of weight. The proper build of escalating threats spread throughout the plot before facing the big bad didn't really occur. Even the incidents with the stalker who they finally decided to make the big bad as the book meandered through sex scenes, had a few altercations in later chapters of the book.
The plot also skips time, putting multiple dates with unrelated events told in short scenes in each chapter rather than a continuous narrative. Overall the plot lacks direction altogether.
Also in some of the scenes the male characters, particularly Kye, Drayce and Xan start to blend rather than remaining distinctive.
Structurally, things like spelling and grammar was completely sound. This book was extremely well copy edited. It also took the time to add details, create a rich setting and give the characters emotion. What it could have really used was a detailed plot outline with forward momentum, distinctive characters and an idea, besides wanting a bunch of different men, as to how it was a polyamorous relationship and the dynamics of that relationship.
It was okay, but no where near great.
I'm really not, this barely got a 3 star rating from me and that's pretty much only because I liked Aris's character and thought the book began well.
I think the book started going down hill when the sex started. I don't have an issue with sex, but when you start adding sex scenes to almost every chapter something else suffers and in this case it was the plot. Additionally the relationship is RH but it doesn't feel like an RH. When they have their group dates it comes across more like friends hanging out. All but one of the sex scenes was individually and there isn't even much PDA in front of the others. It's almost as if she knows it bothers them to share and so keeps it behind closed doors. The one shared sex scene, Aris wasn't even the focus of. It was a shared sex scene because Drayce is bi and he wanted a piece of Caspian too so he was the focal point of the scene rather than her. And everyone else took off uninterested in being around for that. It was completely missing the sense of cohesion that makes why choose romance work. In fact when she was first collecting partners it almost came across like cheating.
Parts of this, especially the part where the familiars show up come across like wish fulfillment rather than valid plot points. And that also comes across as the authors floundered for an issue for the characters to face. Other than the fact that spells were used to make some of the problems happen this didn't even need to be a fantasy novel and honestly the same things could have happened without magic at all with minor tweaks to the scene. While in one 2 page scene they actually present what could be a realistic fantasy problem and a reason for the constant wish fulfillment, its never escalated beyond hey this could be a future issue if we don't keep our mouths shut. It's not an actual issue. To list a few of the conflicts, Aris faced disapproval from powerful parents, bullies, discrimination, a suitor with unwanted parental expectations and a stalker followed by potential blackmail. Not a single one of those issues need a fantasy backdrop to occur. Also even if one of those was the big bad the focus between them bounced so much that none of the issues held a lot of weight. The proper build of escalating threats spread throughout the plot before facing the big bad didn't really occur. Even the incidents with the stalker who they finally decided to make the big bad as the book meandered through sex scenes, had a few altercations in later chapters of the book.
The plot also skips time, putting multiple dates with unrelated events told in short scenes in each chapter rather than a continuous narrative. Overall the plot lacks direction altogether.
Also in some of the scenes the male characters, particularly Kye, Drayce and Xan start to blend rather than remaining distinctive.
Structurally, things like spelling and grammar was completely sound. This book was extremely well copy edited. It also took the time to add details, create a rich setting and give the characters emotion. What it could have really used was a detailed plot outline with forward momentum, distinctive characters and an idea, besides wanting a bunch of different men, as to how it was a polyamorous relationship and the dynamics of that relationship.
It was okay, but no where near great.
lauraoreads's review
4.0
The first word that comes to mind after reading this is cute. It was an insta-love book with some steamy scenes. Aris is a bubbly, bright, bouncy witch who always finds optimism in the face of adversity. I gave this book 4 stars because I felt the characters needed a bit more depth. I didn't feel a connection with any of the characters. That being said, I like the storyline and will most likely finish the series.
bookwormbetty's review
4.0
This book was a little more cutesy than I am used to, but I mean come on, I knew it would be by the name and a cover. Although there are certainly some steamy times to be had as well. This was a great premise and plot that I hadn't seen before. I really enjoyed the story and the characters as well. Everything meshed really well, the characters, the world, the plot. Some of the sayings are a tad cheesy, but I get it, this is a different realm, so I can just let is flow. This is told in multiple POV.
diloretobeth89's review
5.0
Loved it
An amazing first book for the Not Your Basic Witch series. I can not wait for the next one. I was spellbound as I read
An amazing first book for the Not Your Basic Witch series. I can not wait for the next one. I was spellbound as I read
greergreer's review
2.0
I found this book on Amazon where you can read the first few chapters to decide if you wish to buy the book and keep reading . Read the free chapters thought it was a young adult bubblegum book about a young witch going off to boarding school, OK Harry Potter”ish” I can handle this.
Bought the book and WOW did some one else start penning it? This little book turned into a soft porn teen sex book “F” bombs going off everywhere “Fing” going on like rabbits. Am I really reading a YA book? Thank the gods I got to a chapter where they started drinking and it was noted that they were of age. OK I can handle this, the book is actually an adult book and these kids are actually adults though be it the girl does act like a horny adolescent. The school must be a college for witches. Good thing because this book was getting a bit pervey feeling.
Bought the book and WOW did some one else start penning it? This little book turned into a soft porn teen sex book “F” bombs going off everywhere “Fing” going on like rabbits. Am I really reading a YA book? Thank the gods I got to a chapter where they started drinking and it was noted that they were of age. OK I can handle this, the book is actually an adult book and these kids are actually adults though be it the girl does act like a horny adolescent. The school must be a college for witches. Good thing because this book was getting a bit pervey feeling.