I think it makes sense for Eve to not be all powerful or else why wouldn’t she have just zapped herself to Berlin and eliminated Hitler and his cronies? The actions she can take and do make use of her abilities without begging the question of why the world got into such a mess in the first place. The world building stays fairly consistent without noticeable-to-me sudden explanations or changes to suit the plot. The magic practiced by the Harbinger family is well thought out and precise limits and abilities are spelled out as the story goes along. Going back and forth was like watching grainy B&W TV compared to lush HDTV. I have to say, however, that the WWII parts don’t seem as evocative. You include lots of details that set the mood and give me great visuals.

The present day sections of the book are steeped in atmosphere from the B&B run by Eve’s sister to the various antiquities stores which I’d adore having a chance to poke around in. I might end up warily watching things from the corner of my eye while fighting to maintain a happy smile but it would be something to remember. The combination of WWII, which is a favorite time period of mine, plus the witch who just wants to have fun did.Įve Harbinger and her clan sound like a blast to go partying with and I’d certainly love to sit in on one of their Christmas celebrations. It takes something special to grab my attention and make me put aside my usual reluctance for things non-human. “In this captivating tale of adventure and timeless romance, novelist Camille DeAngelis blends World War II heroics with witchcraft and wit, conjuring a fabulously rich world where beldames and mortal men dare to fall in love.”Īs people who follow this blog know, I’m not usually the one to read paranormal books.

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