Big Little Spells - Good vs Evil

 
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Big Little Spells by Hazel Beck, book two in the Witchlore series, was an amazing story that I could not put down while really making me think; wondering if this could really happen. With its shocking plot twists, this enchanting romance also promotes themes about love and acceptance, feminism, rebellion, and standing up to political bullies; all of which couldn’t be more timely.


Rebekah Wilde is transported back to her hometown of St. Cyprian after 10 years of exile, to be put on trial before her coven. Only not everything is as it seems. It is up to her and her friends to preserve the balance of power in their realm, only it might just start a war. Rebekah is forced to deal with her past and magic she left behind. She realizes that no matter what, the people who truly matter in life will stand by you. Mistakes happen but it is how we move forward that determines our future. Realizing that her friends are in danger, she works with her formal tutor Nicholas Frost to figure out how to save them. A romance between Rebekah and Nicholas Frost does develop, but it is not the main theme.  Their romance assists with them overcoming their traumas and mistakes; but it is secondary to to Rebekah’s growth and the continuing conflict with the tyrannical Joywood Coven. Romantic love is not the only kind of love we see in the book: family, sisterly love and friendship-based love are also present and important to Rebekah’s journey. Lastly, the story examines grief and loss but those whose time has come never truly leave us.

Hazel Beck wrote a story that shines with humor, romance, and gothic danger; presenting a cast of characters to cheer on, love and enough magic and suspense to keep the pages turning. I highly recommend Big Little Spells to other readers and wish I could conjure up the next story in this series.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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