A Little About the Book: Morgan and her best friend, Bree, are introduced to Wicca when a gorgeous senior named Cal invites them to join his new coven. Morgan falls for Cal immediately— and discovers that she has strong,inexplicable powers.
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My Review: Morgan is just an ordinary girl in high school. She's part of the 'nerds', but her best friend, Bree, is one of the A-list popular girls, and somehow they don't let that come between their friendship. When a new boy, Cal Blaire, comes to school, Morgan couldn't have predicted the effect he would have on hers. He's the boy that every girl dreams of being with, but he's different than most expected- he's a witch. Cal goes out of his way to get to know people to find those who would be interested in practicing Wicca and being in a coven. That's when life for Morgan begins to change- during the first circle casting. The magic effects her in a way that has her yearning for more, even when her parents forbid her to keep studying Wicca, but that doesn't stop Morgan. When Morgan starts to crush on Cal, it's only to be disappointed because Bree is also falling for Cal and Morgan believes that she's out of his league. She doesn't believe Cal could like a girl like her, but that doesn't stop Bree of getting jealous over how intensely Cal looks at Morgan or the fact that he talks about her a lot, straining their friendship.
Book of Shadows is an intriguing novel. Even though it's what I call a beginner (a book that just introduces the series, one that doesn't really give much, but draws the attention of the reader nonetheless), I found it quite good. It takes an ordinary girl with an ordinary life that takes a turn and she becomes something she never thought she would be, she becomes special in a way that she has never felt. It's easy to connect with the characters, what with the ordinary life aspects- high school, crushes, parental issues, family life, etc... but with a paranormal twist by adding Wicca/witchcraft into the mix. It is a promising beginning to a great series. 4/5 STARS
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