Recently I won an ebook version of Single Witch's Survival Guide by the lovely Mindy Klasky during an online contest.
I decided it would be best if I reread the original Jane Madison series given how long it had been since I first read them.
If you are looking for a dose of romance and a dollop of fantasy mixed with some witchcraft and a hint of humor this is a good place to start.
I have opted to not go into great detail about the plot because I don't want to spoil anything for new readers.
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft is a nice mix of fantasy and romance. I like romance and have found good romance to come by.
I am not one for gratuitous sex scenes and having my heroine be rescued by the main male character. So finding a romance set in a modern day setting coupled with fantasy with no bodice ripping male lead and helpless heroine was a big win in my opinion. Despite some of the issues Jane face (I don't want to give any spoilers)I found her relationships believable. Though the second time through I was very much aware of the impending "issues" and I wanted to smack Jane and tell her she could do better!
I find it interesting that because my perspective on life has changed since I first read Girl's Guide to Witchcraft that I relate and view Jane differently. Jane has trust issues from a previous relationship and I can relate to her apprehension about starting new relationships. I am also very aware of the growth that occurs to Jane over the course of the book, not just with regards to the romance, but on a personal level too. Between discovering she has magical powers and her grandmother springing a pretty epic surprise on her she is forced to redefine herself and figure out who she is.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book the second (I think it may actually be third) time through.
I fell in love with Neko and his antics all over again. I find myself always hungry especially after a scene between Jane and her best friend Melissa (who owns a bakery). Mindy has a way of describing food that make me hungry. I am still in total awe when it comes to Melissa's philosophy on dating.
I look forward to rereading the second book in the series.
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