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343 pp.
| Simon
| January, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-4424-6688-3$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4424-6692-0
(4)
YA
Life's a Witch series.
At a summer camp for teen witches, Hadley (Life's a Witch) becomes convinced that her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, Brooklyn (What the Spell?), is out to get her. But would Brooklyn nearly kill Hadley? And why are Hadley's friends acting so strangely? Spooky happenings create plenty of suspense, but unfortunately the novel's ending is a letdown.
330 pp.
| Simon
| January, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-1-4424-6815-3$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4424-6707-1$9.99
(4)
YA
Life's a Witch series.
When she turns sixteen, Brooklyn, a witch, can finally begin casting spells. She uses magic to give herself a makeover; get her crush to like her; and pass tests in order to join "The Elite," her school's ultra-cool crowd. Brooklyn's obsession with popularity and inability to see The Elite's true colors are tiring, but the intriguing conclusion sets up a promising sequel.
314 pp.
| Simon
| July, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-1-4424-6655-3$16.99
(4)
YA
Life's a Witch series.
Popular cheerleader Hadley becomes the leader of a coven of teen witches when their parents are killed by the power-hungry Parrishables. As they grieve, Hadley and the group practice spells in preparation to fight the Parrishables, though Hadley is distracted by cute newcomer Asher. Originally self-published, the text occasionally lacks polish but will satisfy those seeking a supernatural battle between good and evil.