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In the first book (XYZs), Hallie begins her first year at Dowling Academy School of Witchcraft, but her arch nemesis, Kendall, turns up as Hallie's roommate. Evil chronicles Hallie's second year at Dowling; she has a new roommate, but Kendall continues to make life difficult. On the plus side, cute boy Cody likes her. There's not much depth, but these are diverting magic-school tales. Review covers these titles: Accidentally Evil and The XYZs of Being Wicked.