Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough
Summary: Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin’s magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search—and the stranger—will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth the sins of her family, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all.
My Thoughts: I am surprised by how much I enjoyed Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough. Tamsin is now one of my favorite main characters. I love her voice, her smarts, her wit, her heart. And Gabriel is pretty darn cool, too. The only one I didn’t like was Rowena – not even when she probably was deserving of some sympathy.
And now I am sorry to say that I’m reluctant to say much more, because I’m wary of spoiling the story for anyone else. Part of the delight in reading this is discovering things along with Tamsin. I enjoyed the plot and the twists and turns. I felt the ending was satisfactory, while making it known that the story wasn’t yet over.
Once a Witch is a book I’d highly recommend. I cannot wait to get started on Always a Witch – and share it with you!
Source: Received through The {Teen} Book Scene in preparation for the upcoming tour for the sequel, Always a Witch.
Read It: Get your own copy HERE.
Challenges: Counts for the 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge and iChallenges 2011.
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I have read the second book not the first one! I can’t wait to read the first. I LOVED the second!! Tasmin is a great character!
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I like this spoiler-free review! Some books you can’t review and reveal too much of the plot – for the very same reason you state – part of the fun is discovering along with the characters. I’ll have to put this one on my wishlist!
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Hmm…interesting book. I think I must grab a copy of this one. I love mystery and witch stories. But not the heavy witch craft thing, still on the fiction.
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