A Different Witch (A Modern Witch Series: Book 5) (edition 2012)

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I love Debora Geary's books! Her characters always are relatable and understandable. Beth, the main character in this story is very well-written as usual; unfortunately, I couldn't relate to her as much as Geary's other characters. I would still recommend this book, and am looking forward to Geary's next novel. ( )

Another touching and charming installation from Witch Central. I love that the authors weaves in new characters, never leaving out anyone we've previously met, even if it's just a mention. It really does help build the sense of community so prevalent and fundamental throughout these books. Learning about Beth and the insight into Asperger's this go round was fascinating to me. March can not come soon enough to see what will come next. Lastly I just have to say damn you Debora Geary. Every book I've read from you has made me spill heartwarming tears. I hope that never stops! ( )

Another wonderful example of Deborah Geary's sharing love with each and every reader. This book is special for showing how even talented witches may not understand the special needs when training someone with Asperger's. Further, even a really strong warrior witch and experienced trainer can fail and compound errors if she doesn't understand the nature of the challenges someone with Asperger's must overcome. Yes, this story teaches multiple lessons to both Beth (from Chicago) and Berkley's bevy of witches. This time, those witches who seem most capable are the most challenged and those who seem most marginal are able to demonstrate their special understanding. Lauren and Lizzard (of new red boots fame) both lend support in especially precarious times while Nat and her brother Jamie are both stymied by their refusal to be flexible and accepting of difference, misinterpreting a different process as lack of understanding or intelligence. As always, cookies and sweets come together to almost save the day. Unfortunately, Beth is allergic to both chocolate and too much sugar (practically a cardinal sin at witches central in Berkley). Moria was visiting from Nova Scotia and used her special understanding of people and flowers to sooth the stress and promote understanding between some Berkley and Chicago factions. The interaction undertaken in love expressed in a totally satisfying growth for both groups and likely new understanding by the readers. As always, I'm surprised at how often I have to remove my glasses and wipe tears from my eyes so I can continue to read the story. I think I just love the expression of love between all ages and the special effort they all take to insure everyone is treated as equals, especially those least likely to be able to defend themselves. Another source of smiles is the eagerness that the young help and contribute and how highly their help is appreciated and rewarded. Truly stories to benefit the human condition. I just love Debora Geary's stories! ( )

From Lilac Wolf and Stuff

I agree with Debora's note, that's why I included it. You really should start with book 1, which I have also reviewed. Oh I have reviewed them all! They fall under paranormal, but not really romance. Plus they are light and fun, big problems that are still light compared to man-eating werewolves. I guess I'm saying, it's low on the violence and gore scale.

This is the 5th book in the Modern Witch series. There are a whole bunch of characters that we've been learning more about along the way, and new ones in each book that don't seem to go away quietly. The witches of Witch Central, what they call themselves in Berkley, CA...and a little bit from Nova Scotia. Having fully figured out how to transport through the Witch Central game, travel is no longer an issue.

I love how Debora can keep it fresh, in what is really the 8th book she's written about some of these people. And this was unique in that the new witch has Aspergers and was taken without warning. A cross between the fetching spell and the travel spell and Beth found herself way outside her comfort zone. Beth came through, though with less scaring than poor Nell. See, Nell is a fighter and she just doesn't know how to get through to Beth without succumbing to her own frustrations.

All in all, it was another fantastic story in a long line of them. These really are quite easy to take. Not a lot of violence or even sex, I would let my teens read them without pause.

Additional note - if you have a Nook instead of a Kindle, you can purchase the Kindle version and send your receipt to Debora. She will then get you an ePub copy for your Nook. ( )

When we see someone different, how often do we stop to out ourselves in their shoes - to try and understand how their differences affect their lives? Beth has Aspergers. She spends much of her life trying to organize the jumble and disorder in her head. Beth is also a witch, who is accidentally pulled into the chaos known as Witch Central, when Nell's fetching spell lands her on a table in Realm's witches' lounge. The shock and confusion are too much for Beth to bear - her senses are overloaded. The good folks in Witch Central try to help her, but, because they don't understand her differences, they go about things in the wrong way. Nell, espcially, has a hard time dealing with the new arrival, despite the fact that she should be the one training her. Gradually, however, with the help of their younger members, Witch Central begins to understand how to work with Beth - how to provide her the love and support she needs without overtaxing her senses.

A Different Witch challenges us to stand back and look at the world through other people's eyes. Who's to say that we are not the different ones? ( )