Updated Review: This book has been edited since I originally reviewed it. Since future readers will be reading the newly edited version, it seems only fair that I revise this review to be based on that new version.

First of all, let me say something about the story. I definitely found some good stuff there. And now that the editing is improved, I'm not afraid to recommend this book to some people. The author had a unique take on vampires and witches, and there was an original conflict in the roma More...

This story was fun and I couldn't put it down, with that said there are a few thing that made it difficult to read.

Lets start with the good... What a unique take on witches and vampires, very neat! I thought that all the characters were well introduced and they built well throughout the story.

My main complaint was the use of quotes when it was not appropriate... When they are thinking thoughts to themselves and it was in quotes made me have to re-read the lines to see who the other character I More...

A trip to Ireland undertaken by two best female friends Gemma and Mae who are suddenly joined on the airplane by a handsome, charming, sophisticated Irishman named Aiden with charisma that attracts both of them is the beginning of this paranormal romance story.

Upon landing, they agree to meet for dinner in Dublin, and he brings a friend, Beck, to the table. The foursome's delightful dinner is suddenly interrupted when the man called Beck is suddenly called away.

As the story unfolds it begins to More...

Well.. it was an interesting idea...the whole 'where it all originated' part was sufficiently unique and I liked the premise of the book to start with. That said, this story still needs polishing.

I understand that many errors previously in the book have been corrected which is terrific, but there were a few things remaining that made me twitch a little. One, some word choices were poor. For example, vampire's mind control ability was referred to as bewitching. I found that confusing, especially More...

Pros of this book - interesting concept if properly developed would have made an excellent novel.

Now for the cons and there are many, most of which have been highlighted by other reviewers.

I believe the main issue lies in the fact that the author had a million ideas that she tried to cram into one story and as such left the writing disjointed, confusing and has me looking at the grammatical and spelling errors rather than focus on the story.

I also found the character development and story devel More...

This was a wonderful read! I read it in about two days because I just had to know what was happening next. The story moves along at a quick pace without feeling like you are missing any information. You get all the information you need just when you feel like you need it. I thoroughly enjoyed the new twist on where vampires and witches come from (not telling where because you should read it). This story is about how vampires and witches exist in our world (specifically taking place in Dublin, Ir More...

For the most part, this was an enjoyable read as Powell created a very fresh take on the origins of vampires and witches. There are some welcoming sci-fi twists to the more traditional Greek myths too (which was a bonus as I love mythology!).

However, unclear definitions between points of view, editing mishaps and lack of paragraphs indicating passing time, made my reading experience a little stilted. More than once I had to retread passages to work out a) which character was talking or b) whethe More...

The First Line: "Hurry-up Mae, before we miss our flight," Gemma yelled across the room as she paced with her keys in her hand, waiting to bolt out the door of their apartment."

My Take: This book remarkably reminded me of The Circle Trilogy by Nora Roberts. In both books there was a witch and a vampire, and their personalities were quite the same. Now, I'm not saying this negatively, because I loved both books/series. Im saying this because to me it's a good thing because I love both stories, th More...

I am still dying here from laughter, love the chia pet part of the story. I must add the running through the castle halls butt naked was a laughing treat as well :D This story is packed with hiding secrets, unknown events and much more. If your into hot vampires and warlocks this is your kind of story. They have so a wonderful sense of humor and enjoy using it every chance they get. Some parts may make you tear up :( I know I did, but the story is so wonderfully put together. Get ready for unexp More...

There's a lot going on in this book - vampires, witches, aliens, romance, sex, science, magic...betrayal, mystery...probably some other stuff too. The author has given readers an entire history of vampires and witches, which is WAY different and interesting. Unfortunately, it seems that most of the older (vampires, witches) characters in the book are more independent and unusual in their way of thinking - i.e. which friends they hold. Because ALL of them are different from the rest of the specie More...

Spell checked? I think not.

I have no idea where to start with this review. I somewhat enjoyed the book, but there were so many things “wrong” with it, it’s actually quite sad. The one thing I can say with certainty, is that a good editor would’ve made a world of difference. But instead of droning on and on about the things which brings down the value of this book, I’ll give you a quick run-through of the points that bugged me. Just humor me and let me have my little rant here, about a book that More...

Wow Christine has added all the ingredients that I love into one book. Vampires, Witches, and romance. Then to add icing to the cake she threw in my favorite Greek mythology. Bam she had me. Read the entire book in 2 hours couldn't put it down left me salivating for more. I am hoping to see the story of Mae and Beck to continue. Would also like to continue the story of Mer and Aiden, Nikola and Gemma, and finally Alexis and possibly Dr. Aaron. This book is a great start to more beginnings would More...

I enjoyed the new take on some of the mythological creatures I find in books so often. It is quite clear that Ms. Powell has an analytical mind and it was easy to see from the get go that she had every little bit of the supernatural completely planned out and understood. She wove the mythical history that we study nowadays with her own interpretation, and created an interesting new world.

I was a little put off with Mae at times. She was hard to relate to, because I never got a good feel of her More...

Spell Checked is a fresh take on the vampire and witch theme. I like the idea of the origins of vampires and witches being aliens that came down thousands of years ago. Beck and his friend were interesting characters. I definitely got the sense of friendship and caring between them There are some real laugh out loud moments in the book. I especially liked the plant scene.

Mae and Beck are great for each other and I was really rooting for them. It was heart wrenching to read about Beck's struggle More...

This book was clearly a sleeper-- I picked it up on a whim, half expecting to feel "meh" about it after I read it. Boy, was I wrong.

I loved the star-cross lover angle, the historical details, the way the whole motley lot of them congregated in one place to teach the magic to one so untrained. And the genetics/ science aspect was an interesting detail for the author to add as well.

When done, I felt sad that it was over, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. Fans of More...

This was my first journey into the land of witches and vampires. I approached it with trepidation until I found myself caught up in the story itself. Christine Powell is a consummate storyteller who weaves her characters together into a fanciful exploration of the paranormal world. A few grammatical errors and typos were overtaken by her ability to capture my imagination and keep me locked in the book. As a novice to this genre, I did get lost in some of the references, however, for those who fo More...

Powell has created a unique and fresh take on the paranormal world. Her immortals aren't your standard vampires and witches, vanting to suuuuck your bloood or cackling around a cauldron. She’s mixed classic paranormal with a dash of Greek mythology and a twist of sci-fi and the combination has you turning pages! The characters were flawed, but believable and by the end of the book you definitely developed a connection with them. Powell has a real gift for setting the scene as well. Her descripti More...

This book turned into quite a wild ride. I wasn’t really sure where it was going at first, but it didn’t take me long to catch up. Mae and Beck were an interesting couple. Their ties to each other were unique and I loved the twists and turns that this tale took.

Mae turned into quite the strong character. She took the revelations that she was faced with better than I would have. Her entire world was turned upside down, even without learning the entire story.

As much as I wanted to dislike Beck for More...

Spell Checked is one of the most original Paranormal Romances that I’ve read in a long time. Forget what you ever thought about the stereotypical Immortals, this book has you seeing Vampires and Witches in a whole new light. Truly spell binding, funny and romantic. CG Powell’s characters are likable and sexy, they will leave you wanting more. It’s hard to believe this is CG’s first book, I’m anxiously awaiting book 2 to see what she has in store for us next.

Spell Checked is an amazing read. In a market supersaturated with Supernatural Beings (Vampires, Witches, etc.) author CG Powell weaves such an original story line the novel is in a league of its own. Not to be type cast as just another Paranormal Romance this story has great fight/action scenes, elements of suspense, enough mystery to keep you guessing and refreshingly steamy scenes expected in the genre. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

So good! I read this book pretty much in a day, I literally couldn't put it down. I kept coming back to it. Mae was such a kick, I loved her sense of humor. Beck was what you want your hot boyfriend to be like, caring, rich, and oh yeah, hot! I liked Gemma almost as much as Mae, she's such an amazing best friend. I loved how no nonsense she was. I totally look forward to reading the next book in the series!

This book had a lot going for it. The plot really engaged me. I was kept a from enjoying it fully because the way the point of view shifted so frequently, but it held my interest all the way through. A very thoughtful take in traditionally held beliefs on all the things that go bump in the night. All in all I recommend it, the writing style just wasn't for me.

Spell Checked is a fun YA, and it's easy for me to see the appeal to so many. The characters are dynamic and witty, taking being geeky to a whole new level of sexy. The series holds a great amount of potential.
I did have a hard time with the dialogue is some places. Contractions were missing, which is simply awkward. People don't usually talk that way, especially not the young adults of the targeted readership. Although, I assume the characters are adults?? I was never actually told how old they More...

I liked the overall story. It was a different take on Vampires and Witches that was not your same old same old. However, there was a lot of language and some love scenes that pretty much ruin it for me. They really weren't even "love" scenes. More like lust scenes.

I'm sorry, but I thought this book was a waste of time. Witches and vampires are mixing and loving in this wimpy story. The grammar needs work, and the development of the story line needs a good editor. There's no real plot, just a plod.

Oh, really good book, really enjoyed the plot with the witches and vampires and aliens and the Helen of Troy and the Greek history and yeah, really unique! And everyone was happy at the end, too, besides the bad guys! Yeah!

I really wasn't sure about this book when I started it. Oh, she has a broken heart. Ohhhhhh, she'll never love again. Blah blah blah. Then I got sucked in and it only took 2 days to read it.

First Kendle book... seems like it was only 1/2 of the book.. :-( so I feel guilty for counting it. It had EVERYTHING... witches, vampires, aliens, mythology... Now to find the rest of the book! LOL

I enjoyed this book. There were some instances where I felt the author was telling me what was happening, versus showing me what happened, but the story is great.

Spell Checked by C.G. Powell is an wonderful paranormal romance. Great story. The plot is well done and thought out. The mythological history is unique and entertaining. Fresh take on vampire and witch history. Great characters. They are well written and interesting. Great twist and turns. Once I got started, I didn't want to put this book down.
This is an adult book. There is sex, but it is story appropriate. Be warned however, there is an intimate scene that is rather bloody. It was a tad much More...