5 stars This story focuses on Theo, the drug addict of the witch coven, who doesn’t believe in the curse or the idea of a soul-match. Although the plot probably could have delved further into the issue of addiction (which could have been a really dark turn), that really wasn’t the purpose of the book so it was unnecessary. The larger point of the book is to show that Theo was blocking his destiny, or at least his understanding of it, by using drugs. It’s not until he stops that he realizes there is some truth to the mission he has been told he and his siblings must pursue. Because I am not British, there are some colloquialisms that confuse me in Rachel Medhurst’s books. One of the terms I didn’t understand this time was “agony uncle.” I also didn’t get “monkeys” like in this quote: “My motto had been not to give a monkeys about anyone else…” I read it as “monkey’s ass.” At first, I thought it was a typo, but it appeared a few times so I don’t think so. I liked Theo, despite his superiority complex, which I suppose contributed to his drug addiction. He was smart and had some clever comments, like this one: “Stupid is far too intelligent to come near me.” I also loved this exchange: “Are you going to stop doubting?” Her image started to fade. I held onto her, not wanting her to go. “I doubt it…” The story is not quite finished. The coven still has work to do, but with this book, they have moved forward considerably and seem to have gained the advantage. Theo will be a formidable opponent to Nick so I’m looking forward to some of their future encounters and watching Theo grow into his power. September 18, 2020
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