Isobel Bird

In the first book of the series, Kate finds herself wishing that popular jock Scott would like a girl like her. After being assigned a project on the Witch Trials she accadentally lends a book at the library she didn't want, a book of spells. Feeling bored and with nothing to do she decides to try one out for a bit of fun, but the results aren't what she was expecting and she finds herself desperately looking for someone that will help her...

I enjoyed this book. It was a simple, fun read, show more nothing too surprising or anything though. Will I get through the other 10+ books? I don't know.
The character's were unique and all, but the book felt like it lacked something. Kate, as the narrator was good but she annoyed me. I think the spells should have been a little more life-threatening for me to be more ivterested, they were bland and not very well thought out... in fact one was ripped straight from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A good read if you like high school novels with a twist just don't expect anything too exciting. show less

The three girls are about to go on their initiation and they find themselves torn between covens and friendship. While it does take a quite simplistic view of some issues it is an interesting look at wicca and witchcraft.

This is the first book in the Circle of Three series. The books are young adult books, exploring the relationships and adventures of three rather different girls who begin exploring Wicca and witchcraft.

As with all first books in any series, this is the book where the characters get together, pushed by circumstance. They also begin to make breaks with their “old livesâ€? as they begin their explorations. Kate, the focus character of this book is the catalyst, after she casts a love show more spell that (of course) goes terribly wrong. She seeks out the studious Annie and the outlandish Cooper, who she thinks can help her reverse the effects of the spell.

The book is fairly standard young adult, though the inclusion of mentors – the owners of Crone's Corner, the local magic shop - is interesting. The characters aren't quite as cliched as some series, and it was a good enough read to prompt me to pick up another one in the series. show less

Kate casts a love spell with unforeseen results. Angst and teenage romance ensues. I'm not a particular fan of the romance genre, but being a Pagan, this book appealed to me. Surprisingly, it paints a technically correct (if a bit shallow) picture of Wicca, and explains the mechanics of spellcraft, which are the main plot element in the book. All in all, a cute, light-weight teen book.