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jenny_reads_horror's review against another edition
4.0
Not bad, a little confusing at first but as the story went on things began to make more sense. Wasn't sure how I would like the choose a story option but did enjoy it. I hadn't read a choose your ending book like that since junior high. Ended up really liking Lilly and Logan's characters. Curious to see what happens in the next book!
bookish_satty's review against another edition
5.0
I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange of an honest review from my side.
Firstly I would like to thank Heidi R. Kling, author of Witch's Brew for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this fabulous book.
Whoa! What a great start of an awesome series! I totally loved it! The author really did a remarkable job in writing this book and it's a treat for readers like us and even made the day for me. One of the best witch related book I've ever read and let me tell you that I read quite a lot of books.
A totally unique writing style which is interactive and the readers can choose the path in which the story will move, isn't that great? Well of course it is. The writing style of the author is remarkably just genius with skilled use of words which made the read more and more intriguing.
Forbidden love and the fight against all odds to have your love, yup folks the story is as awesome as you can expect it to be. The author put in it all the spices that make up a great meal and this is not less than any grand festive meal.
There is the pure essence of true love, the heart felt struggle between years of belief and the need of your heart, your soul mate! The whole concept is great without a totally refreshing story line and a well thought out plot where the fully developed characters just fit perfectly.
The quest of Lily and Logan in finding the answers about their true love and going against their own people for saving their love. Full of power-packed action, emotional breakdown, test of true love, soul touching romance, all in one which is presented to you by the author.
Lily is superb and charming with a confident and curious attitude and we have sexy and hot Logan who happens to be warlock, a high pitched whistle over here! Loved their chemistry and over all the dedication of them towards their love.
A must read for ya all and a total page turner and a new take on the fantasy world, fully recommended read which you won't be putting down without completing. Get on the ride, guys!
Firstly I would like to thank Heidi R. Kling, author of Witch's Brew for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this fabulous book.
Whoa! What a great start of an awesome series! I totally loved it! The author really did a remarkable job in writing this book and it's a treat for readers like us and even made the day for me. One of the best witch related book I've ever read and let me tell you that I read quite a lot of books.
A totally unique writing style which is interactive and the readers can choose the path in which the story will move, isn't that great? Well of course it is. The writing style of the author is remarkably just genius with skilled use of words which made the read more and more intriguing.
Forbidden love and the fight against all odds to have your love, yup folks the story is as awesome as you can expect it to be. The author put in it all the spices that make up a great meal and this is not less than any grand festive meal.
There is the pure essence of true love, the heart felt struggle between years of belief and the need of your heart, your soul mate! The whole concept is great without a totally refreshing story line and a well thought out plot where the fully developed characters just fit perfectly.
The quest of Lily and Logan in finding the answers about their true love and going against their own people for saving their love. Full of power-packed action, emotional breakdown, test of true love, soul touching romance, all in one which is presented to you by the author.
Lily is superb and charming with a confident and curious attitude and we have sexy and hot Logan who happens to be warlock, a high pitched whistle over here! Loved their chemistry and over all the dedication of them towards their love.
A must read for ya all and a total page turner and a new take on the fantasy world, fully recommended read which you won't be putting down without completing. Get on the ride, guys!
kylek's review against another edition
4.0
WHATTTTT!! WHYYYY?? would you end it like that?!
I like reading books with witches but I don't really go looking for them. So glad I stumbled upon this one. Really liked the magic aspect, the conflict between the warlocks and the witched, their history and their politics. I really liked how *easy* the magic actually was, none that weird crap about how magic is so awesome, but then you use it and poof you are done, like a one-time magical wonder. It kind of reminded me of the T.V show Sabrina in respects to the use and ease of magic.
Loved all the characters, even the evil-witch Caemillia (cause I just that ending had written her all over it) and the villan Jacob who is seriously creepy and disgusting. Then there is the bubbly Daisy, and the frenemy Orchid, because honestly she has yet to inspire actual trust. Speaking of which, also don't trust cotton candy haired Jonah, there is just something about him that isn't right. I loved the interactions between Lily and Daisy, and Lily and Logan, super-hot Logan *sigh*. I definitely approve of how the romance is developing, it's obvious they like each other but they are still holding back, like they should be.
What I wasn't so keen about was the choosing how the story went. It really upset me, mostly cause I felt like I was going to miss something at the time it felt like a really big decision about how the story would go and I really just don't like to choose D:
But all in all, anyone who even remotely likes stories about witches, this is a definite must!
I like reading books with witches but I don't really go looking for them. So glad I stumbled upon this one. Really liked the magic aspect, the conflict between the warlocks and the witched, their history and their politics. I really liked how *easy* the magic actually was, none that weird crap about how magic is so awesome, but then you use it and poof you are done, like a one-time magical wonder. It kind of reminded me of the T.V show Sabrina in respects to the use and ease of magic.
Loved all the characters, even the evil-witch Caemillia (cause I just that ending had written her all over it) and the villan Jacob who is seriously creepy and disgusting. Then there is the bubbly Daisy, and the frenemy Orchid, because honestly she has yet to inspire actual trust. Speaking of which, also don't trust cotton candy haired Jonah, there is just something about him that isn't right. I loved the interactions between Lily and Daisy, and Lily and Logan, super-hot Logan *sigh*. I definitely approve of how the romance is developing, it's obvious they like each other but they are still holding back, like they should be.
What I wasn't so keen about was the choosing how the story went. It really upset me, mostly cause I felt like I was going to miss something at the time it felt like a really big decision about how the story would go and I really just don't like to choose D:
But all in all, anyone who even remotely likes stories about witches, this is a definite must!
sammat's review against another edition
5.0
This book was very good! I started off unsure of if I would enjoy it or if it was going to be another of those stupid teen novels. This book was amazing. I loved reading a plot that I hadn't heard of before, where witches and wizards needed to "fight" each other once a year for magic to help them continue on, and this connection between Lilly and Logan what is it? I can't wait to read the next in the series to find out what happens!!
laraa93's review against another edition
4.0
I have to admit that fantasy is not usually my favourite genre, however this book intrigued me from the start. Witch's Brew is the story of Lily, a witch and Logan, a warlock. Throughout their lives, they have been prepared for 'The Gleaning', a magical combat between witches and warlocks necessary for their covens to keep the balance in their magical powers. When they meet, they know that they are supposed to be enemies but cannot help develop feelings for each other, even though this is prohibited.
This book changes point of views between Logan and Lily, which I really liked since it helped show what they were feeling towards each other throughout the whole story. I loved the moments these two characters had between them and I wish that there was time to get to know these characters more. One other great thing about this book is the fact that certain places it lets you choose what you want to happen. This was something which I had never seen in a book and for me it was a really nice surprise which really made this book stand out.
The only negative thing I can say about this book is the fact that the ending came very abruptly and the book seemed to end mid-scene. For me Heidi R. Kling is a new author and this certainly won't be the last book of hers I will be reading.
This book changes point of views between Logan and Lily, which I really liked since it helped show what they were feeling towards each other throughout the whole story. I loved the moments these two characters had between them and I wish that there was time to get to know these characters more. One other great thing about this book is the fact that certain places it lets you choose what you want to happen. This was something which I had never seen in a book and for me it was a really nice surprise which really made this book stand out.
The only negative thing I can say about this book is the fact that the ending came very abruptly and the book seemed to end mid-scene. For me Heidi R. Kling is a new author and this certainly won't be the last book of hers I will be reading.
si0bhan's review against another edition
1.0
I really feel as though I’m part of the minority with this one. A lot of people seem to enjoy this book, yet I couldn’t really get into it. I tried – oh, I tried so hard – but in the end, I couldn’t finish it.
I admit that such a thing is rare for me, but it does occasionally happen. I’m also trying to force a new rule onto myself: to stop reading books I’m not enjoying. Since joining BookBub the number of books on my Kindle has boomed. There are now over a thousand books sitting on there, simply because I cannot ignore the word ‘free’. I’ve forced my way through a number I’ve not enjoyed, and that needs to end. If I’m not enjoying it, I need to move on to something else.
Thus, Witch’s Brew became the first book to experience the new rule.
I cannot really place my finger on the specific thing that prevented me from enjoying the story. What I read felt far too much like every other young adult book on the market – you know what I mean, the whole special snowflake and forbidden love interest shebang. I can deal with this, though. However, to want to continue the story needs something that really shines. I worked through a decent percentage of the story, but nothing overly wonderful was appearing. There wasn’t that extra ‘wow’ factor. Moreover, I never really came to enjoy the voice of the story.
Sadly, this one was not for me. I’m sure it appeals to many others, yet I couldn’t bring myself to finish this one.
I admit that such a thing is rare for me, but it does occasionally happen. I’m also trying to force a new rule onto myself: to stop reading books I’m not enjoying. Since joining BookBub the number of books on my Kindle has boomed. There are now over a thousand books sitting on there, simply because I cannot ignore the word ‘free’. I’ve forced my way through a number I’ve not enjoyed, and that needs to end. If I’m not enjoying it, I need to move on to something else.
Thus, Witch’s Brew became the first book to experience the new rule.
I cannot really place my finger on the specific thing that prevented me from enjoying the story. What I read felt far too much like every other young adult book on the market – you know what I mean, the whole special snowflake and forbidden love interest shebang. I can deal with this, though. However, to want to continue the story needs something that really shines. I worked through a decent percentage of the story, but nothing overly wonderful was appearing. There wasn’t that extra ‘wow’ factor. Moreover, I never really came to enjoy the voice of the story.
Sadly, this one was not for me. I’m sure it appeals to many others, yet I couldn’t bring myself to finish this one.
amburhostyn's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this one! The ending was a pretty brutal cliffhanger though, so now I'm going to be anxiously awaiting the next installment...can't wait! I loved Lily and Logan and I'm really looking forward to the continuation of their story. :)
ltg584's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Okay, so this actually turned out to be a remarkably sweet story. I was worried that there would be an insta-love connection (which nobody ever seems to enjoy), but instead there was more of an instant connection that invoked guilt and confusion. I loved the way the relationship was sparked, and was built on. Love is far from simple, and Kling showed this perfectly.
The main characters are likeable, and the villains are not, just as they should be. Not everyone can be categorized so easily though. I love when there are a few characters with ambiguous allegiance. Are they grouchy good guys, or do they have an ulterior motives? Are the bad guys actually bad, or are they just misunderstood? It makes me start to guess and second guess, which makes the journey so much more fun! I love not being able to figure the whole story out!
I was a little overwhelmed by the complex details in the beginning. First off, I had to work out how the magic works. All “witch” books are going to have their own spin to how magic works, so I made sure to take a few pages to get my feet under me. Then, there are the characters, and the backstory and history. Add to that the set up for the future of the series, and it’s a lot for a reader to absorb. Once I got my bearings, though, I really enjoyed this! The first time anyway… This brings me to the twist: you get to select your pathway through the story, through a series of links, to decide how the characters will get to the finish. I was curious to see how this would affect the ending, since there are sequels. How can you possibly read a second book, when you’re not even sure if you picked the right ending?! It is, however, just their path that you get to choose. The ending is stable when you finally get there.
While the “choose your own adventure” style is fun and quirky, I could have done without it. I felt compelled to read it again (because I can’t leave a book half read like that). My first pass over the book was actually much better than the second, the story coming together in a more solid way the first time. I felt like the chemistry between Lily and Logan was more heated and believable. A reader’s enjoyment could easily differ depending on what choices they make for the story. It also makes it near impossible for me to give a rating to it. I can definitely recommend it though, if you’re in the mood for a light, PNR. I look forward to seeing where the story takes me in The Gleaning!
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Okay, so this actually turned out to be a remarkably sweet story. I was worried that there would be an insta-love connection (which nobody ever seems to enjoy), but instead there was more of an instant connection that invoked guilt and confusion. I loved the way the relationship was sparked, and was built on. Love is far from simple, and Kling showed this perfectly.
The main characters are likeable, and the villains are not, just as they should be. Not everyone can be categorized so easily though. I love when there are a few characters with ambiguous allegiance. Are they grouchy good guys, or do they have an ulterior motives? Are the bad guys actually bad, or are they just misunderstood? It makes me start to guess and second guess, which makes the journey so much more fun! I love not being able to figure the whole story out!
I was a little overwhelmed by the complex details in the beginning. First off, I had to work out how the magic works. All “witch” books are going to have their own spin to how magic works, so I made sure to take a few pages to get my feet under me. Then, there are the characters, and the backstory and history. Add to that the set up for the future of the series, and it’s a lot for a reader to absorb. Once I got my bearings, though, I really enjoyed this! The first time anyway… This brings me to the twist: you get to select your pathway through the story, through a series of links, to decide how the characters will get to the finish. I was curious to see how this would affect the ending, since there are sequels. How can you possibly read a second book, when you’re not even sure if you picked the right ending?! It is, however, just their path that you get to choose. The ending is stable when you finally get there.
While the “choose your own adventure” style is fun and quirky, I could have done without it. I felt compelled to read it again (because I can’t leave a book half read like that). My first pass over the book was actually much better than the second, the story coming together in a more solid way the first time. I felt like the chemistry between Lily and Logan was more heated and believable. A reader’s enjoyment could easily differ depending on what choices they make for the story. It also makes it near impossible for me to give a rating to it. I can definitely recommend it though, if you’re in the mood for a light, PNR. I look forward to seeing where the story takes me in The Gleaning!
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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