Debora Geary

After having read the wonderfully funny Matchmakers 2.0 I couldn't wait to dig into Debora Geary's latest novel too.
This time around the story revolves around real estate agent Lauren who is suddenly confronted with being a witch when she accidentally ends up in a chatroom for witches (Debora seems to love the possibilities or shall I say magic of computers). Lauren, as does the reader, soon finds out that witches not always come with pointy hats and cauldrons, but are of the modern kind show more these days. Throw in some romance and a bit of self-discovery as well.
This is not only a highly entertaining novel, it also comes along with deep and distinct characters which you just can't help but like. Granted, I'm personally not that much into books about witches/witchcraft, but I thoroughly enjoyed the book simply because of the characters and witty dialogues. If you love the genre/topic I'm sure you're going to absolutely love the book!
In short: Bewitching brain candy that will make you smile and laugh all the way! show less

I think Debora Geary must have put an enchantment on this book as I feel immediately in love with all the characters. What wonderful well rounded characters they are too – I so want to live in their neighbourhood. Despite the fact that there is no major conflict in this novel, no kick-arse heroes doing battle with super evil villains, I was engrossed from the very first page when a young spunky male witch finds himself surrounded by women’s lingerie and then onwards to meet a tight-knit show more community of people, both magic and non-magic, who love and support each other. A comfortable and fun community who patiently guide a woman who has unexpectedly discovered that she has magical powers and that there really are witches in the world. As Lauren learns about the new world she is part of, the reader too learns all about it, spells are cast, futures decided and new friendships begin. MODERN WITCH has lots of humour, a little romance and heaps of magical fun and the most delightful little witchling who will make you want to pick him up and shower him with kisses – or send him to the naughty step!! And guess what? There are 3 more in the series sitting in my hot little e-reader and one more due for release in December 2012 that I will be keeping my eye out for!! show less

I'm still enjoying this series. It was great to revisit Fisher's Cove, and I liked this book much better than A Nomadic Witch, with its ever increasing cast of characters. This one was more insular, and I liked that.

That said, I'm finding myself less satisfied with each new book, and I can't quite pinpoint the reason why. Maybe it's because I've gotten used to the setting and the characters, and while it's good to revisit old friends, the plot lines just don't have the same oomph as they had show more earlier in the series. The past few books just felt more like tying up loose ends rather than having the characters work through real problems and conflicts. show less

I loved this. It was so great to have Nell take center stage and shine. She's a great character and it was so cool to see her before she became Aervyn's mom and more of a supporting character to other people's stories.

I loved Daniel. Love love love. He isn't really in much of the main series (and doesn't make an appearance until book 4) so it was fantastic to meet him and really get to know him.

I actually think I like this book better than the ones in the main series. Hopefully Debora will show more provide more glimpses into life at Witch Central pre-Modern Witch. show less