Danielle Ellison

I loved all the characters. Penelope was awesome. She made me laugh out loud the whole way through. The pop culture references were a nice touch and I enjoyed Carter's nicknames for her. The plot is perhaps a bit weak overall, but the characters more than make up for it. I liked that they were all supportive of one another, it's nice to see family and friends who love one another no matter what the circumstances. And I didn't find myself hating even one character, although Thomas! How could show more you break Connie's heart?! Even the demons amused me. The romance was adorable and the world building was interesting. This was a fast paced light read and I'm excited to read the sequel. show less

Buffy meets witch book. And does it ever make for a phenomenal read.

Penelope is the spunkiest witch ever, complete with the witty come backs. My personal favourite: “I roll my eyes. ‘I’ve met myself and I’m pretty awesome’” (44%). It would be funnier if you knew what was going on. These quotes had me seriously laughing out loud and I really don’t do that much while reading. Apart from witty and quick with funny comebacks, she was brave and smart in general. She liked to solve show more her own problems and didn’t rely on anyone else.

She wasn’t the only fantastic character though. There was Ric, Connie and, of course, Carter too! They complimented the story perfectly and each had a great relationship with Penelope – better than I could have hoped for!

The writing was modern and fresh. Of course the unique spin on witches helped too. Witches fighting demons? Never heard that one before. Plus there was all this other cool stuff too like tests she had to pass, the Bonding, essence and just all this other entertaining stuff.

I can’t believe what luck I’m having at the moment! 2014 so far has been like, 7/8 (I don’t know, I’m guessing) five star reviews. Thank you so much to Salt for ensuring that that continued!

I have to recommend this book to you. Whether you like urban fantasy, witch books, witty characters, funny one-liners, or just those sorts of things in general, you’re going to like, if not love this book.

5/5 comets – Bye, bye Earth! Out of this world!

*This review has also been posted on my blog, Bookcomet. show less

I wanted to like this a lot more than I did but the lack of communication just did my head in. If they had of talked and shared what they found out most of their problems would've been solved a lot sooner. It got to be very melodramatic and I was ready to strangle Pen and Carter both. I did like Carter's meetings with Vassago and their Scrabble games - that bit was cool, but I just didn't enjoy this as much as I did Salt.

"Gran always told us not to leave home without salt in out pocket. "You never know " she used to say while we licked batter from spoons, "When a demon will attack and you need to be prepared"

" I support your dreams, Penelope, if they are good ones" she says into my ear."This could ruin you. Ruin our family. I don't want you to get hurt"

" Maybe I should call you Jiminy and carry you around in my pocket forever"

"Two points to Gryffindor "(loved the harry potter reference)

I was a bit iffy in show more the beginning when all that was going on was studying to be an enforcer but I quickly became hooked the more Carter became a part of her life. I love Carter and Pen together show less