Book Recap: The Trouble with Spells by Lacey Weatherford

Cover Inspection:
Could be better.
The epitome of
"don't judge a book by its cover!"

SUMMARY (book description based on GoodReads):

Portia Mullins had always lived the life of a normal teenager, up until her sixteenth birthday. She is then informed by her grandma that she is actually a witch who is a descendant of a long line of witches and warlocks. After overcoming her disbelief she finds that being a member of the coven comes with one great perk in the form of the school's handsome bad boy, Vance Mangum. Vance and Portia have an immediate connection as a budding romance begins, only to be threatened by turbulent skies on the horizon as Vance's checkered past rears its ugly head to haunt them. Portia is forced to use her untried powers in defense of everything she loves in a desperate attempt to hold on to the one thing that really matters in her life.

BOOK REPORT CARD:

Cover	2.0
Plot	3.5
Writing	3.5
Characters	4.0
Ending	3.5
Overall Rating	3.5 Superior! (93% to 96%) * highest rating possible is 4.0

LOCATION/SETTING:
Modern day Sedona, Arizona.

MAIN CHARACTERS:

This book is the story of 16 year old Portia. She has straight black hair, black eyes, thick lashes, and pale skin. (Nope, not goth, just born that way.) She is a daughter of a warlock, who is the high priest of their coven. But she didn't know about this witchy thing until she turned sixteen. Then there's Vance. Oh Vance, where do I start? Obviously, he is Portia's love/lust object in this series. Messed up dark brown hair. Blue eyes. Holey Levis. Motorcycle. You get the picture. He is a warlock, and belongs in the same coven as Portia. He is only eighteen years old, but he his powers are quite advanced for his age. In school, Vance is a loner, and has a bad boy reputation. He is under the protection of the coven as they are hiding him from his evil father. All I can say is that Vance and Portia have an INSANE physical, mental, psychological, and emotional connection with each other. BEAUTIFUL, really. An insanely beautiful connection with each other!

WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT:
The story starts with Vance's narration of when he first laid his eyes on Portia. *snap, crackle, pop!* Sparks flew! It's just too bad after he found out her name, he realized couldn't talk to  her - not yet. She is the daughter of his benefactor, the warlock who had offered him protection, and he kind of promised he would stay away from her until Portia knows of her witchy heritage. Nope, this isn't one of those alternate POVs books. The rest of the book would be narrated by Portia. She was now turning sixteen. On the night of her birthday, her family informed her of her heritage. She didn't believe her at first, but as her powers start manifesting, she eventually accepted that she is a witch, and began embracing who she is. So now that she's sixteen and aware of who she really is, Vance can finally interact with her. And by interact, I mean sweep her off her feet like some knight in shining armor, or rather shiny black motorcycle. And their beautiful romance begins. One word: SOULMATES. That's what they are! ** spoilers ** Vance can read Portia's mind. They have this way of knowing what happening to the other even if they are not together. That kind of thing. But of course, what's a story without conflict? Vance's father found out about where he is, and wants Vance to be evil and join them instead. Vance was kidnapped, and Portia must do everything, and give everything to save the man she loves. ** spoilers end **

LOVE:
Vance and Portia's relationship. It's characterized by selflessness, tenderness, and passion. Magical, literally. I also love Portia's grandmother. She's actually the high priestess of their coven. She's the one teaching Portia their ways. She's very understanding of Vance and Portia's magnetic connection with each other. Vance and Portia made out passionately in front of her, and all she said was they were making her blush. How cool is that?

NO LOVE:
The cover. It could be better. Other than that, this book is perfection!

FAVORITE CHARACTER:
Vance, of course! He's my new book crush. And like Portia, he swept me off my feet! He's sexy, protective, and romantic, and you can't blame me for falling in love with him! After all, I'm just a girl!

FAVORITE LINE:

You've got to know I want you more than anything in this world, Portia. Emotionally, physically, magically, mentally, I want it all - to possess every inch of your being.

MUSINGS:
Just get your copy now! This book captivated me from the first page. I didn't get my beauty sleep last night, and I blame it all on Vance! I'm telling you, he's that good. I was having mind orgasms all night! Recalling the book's heaven on earth goodness is making me blush! Magical! And I'm betting I won't get to sleep again tonight. I still have to read book two. I'm so looking forward to another magical night with Vance.

DOODLES:

AUTHOR'S WEBSITE:
Lacey Weatherford

SIMILAR READS:
The Secret Circle Series by LJ Smith

CONTENT REVIEW:
profanity: mild
violence: mild to moderate

sexual content: moderate
mature themes: moderate
age recommendation: 14+