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Witchful Thinking (Jolie Wilkins #3)

by H.P. Mallory (Goodreads Author)

3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 · rating details · 2,981 ratings · 308 reviews

Jolie thinks she’s seen it all, but life continues to spring surprises. The latest shocker? She’s just been crowned queen of the underworld. Jolie may possess a rare gift for reanimating the dead, but she doesn’t know the first thing about governing disparate factions of supernatural creatures. She can barely maintain order in her own chaotic personal life, which is headin...more

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Published February 28th 2012 by Bantam

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Mar 05, 2012 Debbie rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, romance, chick-lit, format-kindle, 1-star

WTF? Is this the same series I discovered from a self-published author who could write, had a voice, a story to tell, and vivid characters you could invest in? I forced myself to finish knowing how much I liked first volumes, that there was more in the series and thinking surely it could not keep on being so relentlessly bad. Take all the negative reviews by others and quote 'em here cause I agree.

I jumped into the book just because it followed first two without reading any reviews or blurbs. Tu...more

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Jun 25, 2012 Jess the Romanceaholic rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-read, love-triangle, magick, werewolves-or-other-shape-shifters, vampires, faeries-or-other-fey, urban-fantasy

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Expected Release Date: February 28, 2012
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Imprint: Bantam
Author’s Website: http://hpmallory.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 3, Jolie Wilkins Series
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Steam Level: Steamy

I should start off this review by saying that while I loved the first book in the series, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble, I never got the chance to rea...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Heidi Tieman mclennan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: h-p-mallory

Another great one! The end is unbelievable!!!!! Can't wait to start the next! This one is an emotional rollercoaster ride between Rand and Sinjin.

Jolie thinks she’s seen it all, but life continues to spring surprises. The latest shocker? She’s just been crowned queen of the underworld. Jolie may possess a rare gift for reanimating the dead, but she doesn’t know the first thing about governing disparate factions of supernatural creatures. She can barely maintain order in her own chaotic personal...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Julian rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: never-again

This series, interestingly enough gets worse with time. The first novel wasn't terrible, had a few flaws, most notably the strange way the book ended, like they were at work or something and the clock hit 5 and everyone just stopped in the middle of what they were doing. Anyway, back on topic, the book is what you'd call very meta, it dialogue is oddly straight and to the point and feels plastic, nothing is what you could actually see two people having a conversation about.

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Sep 12, 2012 Gregory rated it 2 of 5 stars

... what did I think? ... I started thinking this plot was going somewhere, but just as I jumped off the L. K. Harrison train-wreck, I jumped on this one. Only it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. I think the only character I enjoy is Christa. Jolie has always been and will forever be weak, naive, and easily manipulated. Rand is OCD/ADD at the same time. If that is even possible. Sinjin is only out for himself and everytime Jolie mouths those words she follows it up with how incredibly hot he is...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Emma rated it 2 of 5 stars

So I read the first 2 books thinking: wow this is actually pretty good. Im enjoying this. Lets see what happens next! (You know, all those really happy emotions you get when you are finally going to be able to read the next volume of a good series?).
What I wasn't expecting? To be disappointed . Because, seriously, this book was frustrating to say the least.
First of all, I feel like I was reading the 2nd book all over again - the prologue being the first few pages of the 2nd novel, and then re...more So I read the first 2 books thinking: wow this is actually pretty good. Im enjoying this. Lets see what happens next! (You know, all those really happy emotions you get when you are finally going to be able to read the next volume of a good series?).
What I wasn't expecting? To be disappointed . Because, seriously, this book was frustrating to say the least.
First of all, I feel like I was reading the 2nd book all over again - the prologue being the first few pages of the 2nd novel, and then recaps the whole way through of what happened in the 2nd novel. Like COME ON - I remember exactly what happened in 1878 as much as everyone else because.....I read the novel and its approximately the ONLY sex scene we get. The author obviously didn't really know where she wanted to go with her story - it just felt like she was stalling the whole way through.
Secondly, Rand is just....please stop with him. His character is just terrible. I don't know what kind of masochist society HP Mallory wanted us to think Jolie Wilkins was stuck in. Rand basically plays around with her emotions and every time she crawls back to him and never really gets pissed off at him for being such a complete, and utter JERK. Yes, he has a "bonding" history. Yes, we know that its Jolie so blah blah blah get over it. And what is this bonding crap? I want to be able to believe that she will end up with Sinjin (who - granted - isn't much better then Rand) and not be forever linked to Rand the jerk.
Thirdly, Jolie is kind of despicable. I already mentioned the whole Rand puppy dog kicking issue but there is more to that. She just wallows way too much. And we know that shes going to have a small thing with Sinjin and we know that shes going to break his heart - way to go Jolie! You argue that Rand keeps toying with your feelings and then you go and play with Sinjin's feelings. Totally normal. Just because hes a vampire who hides his inner feelings.

Anyways, it took me a lot longer to go through this novel compared to the first 2 ones which were read in a record time. I actually was so frustrated I just turned the pages on the 'already seen' paragraphs and refused to reread them. (less)

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Aug 27, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal

First off let me say I love HP Mallory, I have read all of her books. I was so excited when she got a publishing deal and was going to have books in my book store, so I could get more people to read her. That being said, Witchful Thinking her latest book made me SO happy.
Ok, yes there is a lot of rehashing of things from her past books, but that is because if you are picking her up for the first time you want be lost. She writes this book in such a way you get sort of caught up in the past, alt...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Dangerous Romance Book Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

Book Blurb: Jolie thinks she’s seen it all, but life continues to spring surprises. The latest shocker? She’s just been crowned queen of the underworld. Jolie may possess a rare gift for reanimating the dead, but she doesn’t know the first thing about governing disparate factions of supernatural creatures. She can barely maintain order in her own chaotic personal life, which is heading into a romantic tailspin.

First there’s sexy warlock Rand, the love of her life, from whom Jolie is hiding a de...more Book Blurb: Jolie thinks she’s seen it all, but life continues to spring surprises. The latest shocker? She’s just been crowned queen of the underworld. Jolie may possess a rare gift for reanimating the dead, but she doesn’t know the first thing about governing disparate factions of supernatural creatures. She can barely maintain order in her own chaotic personal life, which is heading into a romantic tailspin.

First there’s sexy warlock Rand, the love of her life, from whom Jolie is hiding a devastating secret. Then there’s Sinjin, a darkly seductive vampire and Jolie’s sworn protector—though others suspect he harbors ulterior motives. As the two polar opposite yet magnetic men vie for Jolie’s affection, she must keep her wits about her to balance affairs of state and affairs of her heart.
Overwhelmed, under pressure, and longing for love, Jolie decides it’s time to take charge—and show everyone that this queen won’t take jack.

Witchful Thinking is the third book in H.P Mallory’s Jolie Wilkins series. I haven’t read the previous two books (which I wished I had) and I will suggest you start with the first book. I had a little trouble getting into the book, but after a couple of chapters it got under my skin and I had difficulties letting the book go.

There’s been this horrible war and Jolie was killed in it. She was reanimated by the prophetess, Mercedes and brought back to her current time after a little side trip into 1878.

Mercedes claims that it’s Jolies destiny/fate to become the queen of the underworld, which Jolie isn’t all fond of in the beginning. She knows it will give trouble no matter what. Rand, whom she loves with all her heart doesn’t believe in monarchy and this gives rubbings between them, but furthermore… Something happened when Mercedes and Jolie went back to 1878. She met Rand and they bonded. How will she let these news slip to Rand, when he almost died from losing a bondmate once? And how will he respond?

At the same time trouble is brewing in the horizon; Bella is still alive, albeit a captive, Sinjin volunteers to be the Queen's new personal bodyguard, rumors are spreading that Jolie needs a husband (which leads to a hilarious scene where people argue and fight for her) and to top it all; Jolie’s getting lessons in etiquette, ballroom dancing and whatever else Mercedes thinks is necessary.

I really liked this book, although it took me some time to get into it, but that’s due to the fact I haven’t read the previous two books (Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble & Toil and Trouble). Jolie is a very stubborn, spirited, sometimes insecure, hilarious character and I can’t wait to read more when the next book The Witch Is Back releases in June. Luckily I can read the other books so I won’t be missing Jolie and her musings too bad. :-)
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Jul 22, 2012 Addictive rated it 3 of 5 stars

When I first received this book from the publisher earlier this year, I tried several times to get into it. I would struggle through the first chapter or two and think….’What the heck is going on?’ After months of lugging it around in my suitcase during my travels I finally decided to buckle down and get rid of a few books; and one of those few books was Witchful Thinking by H.P. Mallory.
Now, I hate it. But I also love it when I can just pick up a random book and jump into the middle of a ser...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Amanda Nemec rated it 3 of 5 stars

Oh man... I wanted to give this one 4 stars just for the ending! Cannot wait for the next book to come out.

I'm really surprised by how much I'm into these books. The story is just so good and unique in the paranormal book world. Also, the author gives us a frustrating love story between Jolie and Rand... but she manages to give us occasional relief from the frustration of waiting for them to get together.

But... I read this third book in the series right in line with reading the other two in th...more

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May 26, 2012 cecilia rated it 3 of 5 stars

I do not know if I have been living under a rock, but where have all the witches gone? Have they been run out of the fantasy genre by werewolves, vampires, and other night bumplies? I had high hopes for Witchful Thinking – with a title so bubbly and clever, a cover so adorable, and hype that makes it sound beyond entertaining – but hex me silly, the story did not suck me in. I am not sure if it is because I started in the middle of Jolie’s charmed life or not finding any charm in her diary entri...more

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May 22, 2012 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

***Some spoilers for those who have not read the first two books in the series***

First, I want to admit I was reluctant to buy this book. I had read Mallory's first two books (self-published) of the series and was concerned that the third book in the series, the first to be published mass-market, would wind up being a summary of the first two books, with a little added plot to make it necessary to read the book for the fourth in the series to make sense. Much to my relief, however, I was glad to...more ***Some spoilers for those who have not read the first two books in the series***

First, I want to admit I was reluctant to buy this book. I had read Mallory's first two books (self-published) of the series and was concerned that the third book in the series, the first to be published mass-market, would wind up being a summary of the first two books, with a little added plot to make it necessary to read the book for the fourth in the series to make sense. Much to my relief, however, I was glad to discover that although there is backstory that is covered, most of the book is original material. So, for those Jolie followers that have been holding out on buying the book (and today it's priced at $2.99, which is a bargain) not knowing if Book 3 was just a rehash of the previous books, Mallory does a good job of informing new readers to the series as well as not boring her established readers.

Having said that, I gave the book three stars (would give it 3.5 stars if I could) for a few reasons. First, the story/plot doesn't progress all that much from the end of Book 2, until the end of WT, when readers are thrown for a loop in a plot twist. A good example of a stagnating plot is the Lurkers. They are described as a growing threat, but we really don't learn too much about them and the characters themselves admit to being stonewalled in gathering information. I would've liked this plot to have been developed more instead of at the cost of too much romance wishy-washiness.

Second, the waffling. Does Jolie want Rand? Does she want Sinjin? How many times does Jolie consider dumping Rand's sorry butt due to *his* inaction? It's all just too overdone. Jolie's paralysis by indecision not only makes for wanting to throttle her, but leads to a third problem.

Because Jolie is wishy-washy, it undermines her credibility of being Queen of the Underworld. If I were one of her subjects, I'd be questioning how well she's suited for the job. If Jolie had more confidence in herself, and more authority, her instant access to queen-hood wouldn't pose too much of a problem for me. However, Jolie's waffling and self-doubt permeates about every aspect of her life. Admittedly, Jolie does acknowledge her weakness and does start to take on a more leadership role, but I'm not convinced she's the right woman for the job.

Finally, and this is a more technical qualm, I dislike Mallory's dependence on diary form to elaborate on Jolie's inner thoughts. First, although Jolie is in her late 20s, she's still writing "Dear Diary" at the beginning of her entries. This isn't necessary and it gives the book a juvenile tone. All that is needed is the place name of where she's writing--like Pelham Manor--and the different font to indicate private writing. Second, the diary format itself can be too much of a crutch for relaying information. I think Christa could've been used more than she is as Jolie's sounding board than she resorting to diary writing. Heck, Jolie could've even filled in Pelham's ghost to her activities, thoughts, doubts. In other words, it would've been better to integrate existing characters into Jolie's narrative than her writing it.

Overall, WT is a good read, with intriguing characters (Sinjin Sinclair in particular), but I think the storytelling suffers a bit in this transitional book. I'd rate it 2.5 stars.
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Mar 16, 2012 Stephanie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Orignal post at my blog: FANGSWANDS AND FAIRY DUST March 16, 2012

When is someone's style truly unique and and when is it simply good in some areas and lacking in others? I think Mallory has some strong points in her writing that make it unique and fun: voice, plot outline, twists, character development. I think her work falls short a bit in believable continuity and plot execution, emotional content.

No work or writer is "perfect" though so you have to read a book and decide whether its strength...more Orignal post at my blog: FANGSWANDS AND FAIRY DUST March 16, 2012

When is someone's style truly unique and and when is it simply good in some areas and lacking in others? I think Mallory has some strong points in her writing that make it unique and fun: voice, plot outline, twists, character development. I think her work falls short a bit in believable continuity and plot execution, emotional content.

No work or writer is "perfect" though so you have to read a book and decide whether its strengths outweigh its limitations.

Mallory writes from her character, Jolie's, point of view. Jolie is two years into being part of this supernatural underworld of a variety of species. I missed the second book so the introduction of the "Prophetess" character was new, and I failed to understand why anyone trusted this character. And the character no one is supposed to trust, Sinjin, turns out to be, well....

I also didn't believe the stated emotions between Jolie and her guy, Rand. Emotionally, the story overall felt a bit insulated against what the characters "real" emotions. Could it have been the result of some kind of spell cast by the Prophetess? I don't know. I just found it hard to believe the plot as a result of the associated behaviors and emotions.

One of the central themes of the story is reanimation of basically any supernatural killed in the battle between the good and bad supes. What plagued me throughout was the idea that Jolie could reanimate pretty much anyone after which they seem to be whole and healed. She suffers a loss of energy, but hardly enough. The use of magic to stop headaches or whatever is cheaply applied. She gets a crick in her neck because she turns her head fast and "magicks it away." But magic always has a cost, or it's too cheaply held and hard to take seriously.

On the other hand, Mallory stays true to Jolie's humble, yet snarky, voice. I can accept the ambivalence with which she approaches being queen and with being a modern woman from the United States thrust into a very weird place both politically and emotionally. I think the approach she takes toward governing the underworld could have been much more directly stated. Mallory took the long trip around the barn.

In summary, I like the voice with which Jolie is written but I don't believe the plot and the emotional content. The idea of the plot is unique, especially the twists and turns, but it felt like an outline. I also think the use of magic is too easy and without substantial cost. If magic is too easy it is hard to suspend disbelief.
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Feb 07, 2012 Nikki Wilde rated it 5 of 5 stars

This one has a different feel to it. I'm not sure I'll be able to explain it properly but I'm sure going to try.

One thing I noticed about Jolie is that we're bringing up some freckles that I never really remember hearing about her before. I'm not sure if I missed it in the first two books or if it's something that's just popping up now.

Another thing that I'm not really liking is the diary entries. I feel like in her last book it was more subtle how they brought up the past book. Now with this on...more

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Mar 13, 2013 Nina rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: owned

POSSIBLE SPOILERS! I read the first two books. They weren't great, but interesting enough. Lots to pick apart, but still enough that I wanted to know where this story was going. Suffice to say, I liked them. Which is why I had given each of them 3 stars. But this book? This one? It had less action in it than the Twilight books! At least S Meyer threw some kind of battle, SOMETHING into them. (NO, I am not saying they were good) But this book was boring as hell! Between Jolie CONSTANTLY moaning a...more

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Nov 24, 2012 The Flooze rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy-paranormal, vanquished_2012, glutton_for_punishment

*2.5*

Here's the thing: there are some good plot points here in terms of Jolie's placement in the Underworld, but the execution is sorely lacking.

All three books feature a romance that frustrates the hell out of me. Jolie is like a lovesick school girl who can't concentrate on anything but her One Twu Wuv...except for when she's leading on poor, crazed Sinjin. Now, I have a very narrow mindset when it comes to romantic portrayals, so I often just shelve my irritations in this area if the rest of...more

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Feb 05, 2012 Kathy Martin rated it 1 of 5 stars

I got to the end of this one and said "Huh?" I soldiered through 312 repetitious pages of Jolie dithering and second guessing and third guessing herself only to reach a very inconclusive conclusion. This one had so many possibilities. The setting was great. The characters were varied and represented a wide-variety of paranormal species. The potential for a romantic triangle was there. But, ultimately, this one left me feeling flat.

Part of the problem for me was the first person narration by Joli...more I got to the end of this one and said "Huh?" I soldiered through 312 repetitious pages of Jolie dithering and second guessing and third guessing herself only to reach a very inconclusive conclusion. This one had so many possibilities. The setting was great. The characters were varied and represented a wide-variety of paranormal species. The potential for a romantic triangle was there. But, ultimately, this one left me feeling flat.

Part of the problem for me was the first person narration by Jolie. I just couldn't empathize with her indecisiveness. She made so many bad decisions that I just hung in there to see if she would ever manage to straighten out her very complicated life. She was so self-deprecating that I couldn't understand why one hot man...err, warlock...would ever fall for her let alone why two would.

While Rand and Sinjin were both pretty, neither was my idea of a romantic hero. Rand was portrayed as over-analytical. So much so that he came across as wishy-washy and constantly blowing hot and cold. Sinjin, the beautiful vampire, was almost completely opaque to us. Jolie persisted in seeing him through rose-colored glasses and refused to accept what he actually said about his motivations. Why he wanted her for more than sex and lunch was completely beyond me. Maybe he didn't .... but the ending?

Ultimately, I couldn't figure out what the story was about other than Jolie's complicated relationships with Rand and Sinjin. There was no other conflict in this one. I did have some hopes the Mercedes - the prophetess - had some sort of agenda but nothing ever happened. All she did was act as a puppet master railroading Jolie into becoming the Queen of the Underworld which put her more into conflict with republican Rand but seemed to have no other effect.

All in all, I can't recommend this story. I got to the last chapter and just about threw the book across the room because it looked like it was going to be an "it was all a dream" ending only to throw in a plot twist that was absolutely unexpected and mind-boggling. It looks like more books are planned for this series but I will never know how it all works out, I give up.
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Sep 28, 2012 Jackie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: on-my-kindle

Ok well ? Jolie swore off men twice now and honestly? It would have been best to keep her promises but alas, it doesn't happen. I was thinking she might have been better off with someone like ....Mercedes Berg, the Prophetess. Wouldn't that be a better match? pssh ya. I could picture them both taking over the Underworld together. Jolie being the Queen with Mercedes by her side ..c'mon. There is nothing stopping them.

I can't begin to describe the disappointment I feel. I don't think I want to kee...more

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Mar 03, 2012 Debbie (at) I Heart YA Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

Witchful Thinking is a terrific read. It also can stand alone if you haven't read the first two books in the Jolie Wilkins series. But if you love romance like I do, then I would definitely read the first two books. H.P. Mallory has penned a fantastic storyline with witches, fairies, werewolves, and vampires. There’s lots of humor, drama, and romance, too. I fell in love with Mallory's main character, Jolie, who’s a strong, independent woman with just enough sarcasm, and knows how to take care o...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Shanda rated it 3 of 5 stars

Okay, let's start off saying I REALLY enjoyed the first two books. Jolie was smart, funny, and on point. This book starts off with a whole other Jolie. This Jolie can't decide what's up from down and what's more she is the FRIG FRAGGIN' QUEEN of the underworld, but she's basically like," who cares about that? Rand or Sinjin?" She is so indecisive in this book that I almost put it down. I felt as though she never really gave Sinjin a chance and lead him along and then Rand didn't know he wanted e...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Michelle Sherman rated it 1 of 5 stars

1 star (that's being nice)

Dear Diary: Why?

I'm sorry, I hated this one. Jolie sounds likey a whiney pre-pubescent moron. I loved the first two books, it felt like there was real growth in the main character in terms of confidence and personal strength. This book eradicated all that development. There was no action in this just a crapload of rehash and internal monologue. There was hardly any interaction amongst the characters (I don't want to hear in the character's thoughts that she talked to so...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Liz rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, first-reads

I won this one on first-reads and desperately wanted to give it a good review, but that's just not going to happen. I'm a big fan of urban fantasy and paranormal romance in general, and something about this book just doesn't quite do it for me. This book itself seems to be set outside modern society which generally isn't something I'm looking for.

Positives:
1) Includes history and re-introduction of characters woven into the story so people who haven't read the first books in the series.
2) Clear...more

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Mar 04, 2012 Sarah Trabert rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: owned

If you are looking for a serious novel bereft of sexual tensions and somewhat frustrating plot development, this and the preceding books are probably not for you. However, this third book in the Jolie Wilkins series is a light and fun read with an enjoyable story and characters.

I have liked all of H P Mallory’s books; however, I did not enjoy this third novel as well as the others. Even after finishing the book and sort of understanding the author’s intent, a large portion of this book repeats i...more

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Mar 01, 2012 Charrie Kafouros rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks

I gave this book 3 stars last night, but upon waking the next day and thinking about this book, I decided to give it 2 stars (maybe even 1), because I'm irritated by most of the book, but mainly the ending. Reasons why?:

1. Half of the book is talking about the other 2.5 books. Yawn. Dear Author, I read your series, and I get the hints, innuendos, and I don't need Jolie's diary to spell out the plot for me. I felt like instead of rehashing what I already knew, you could have given us more info ab...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Kristy rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2012

I finished book one in the series, and immeadiately started texting my 'Sookie' friends, letting them know this series was a winner.

I finished book two, and even though the travel back in time bit was a stretch, and I wanted back at the battlefield already (finding myself just as anxious as Jolie herself), I enjoyed it.

Then there was 'Witchful Thinking'. I want to say I liked it. I still love Jolie, and Rand, a long with the entire cast of Underworld characters... But I feel like the whole of...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Andrea Guy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, ebook, netgalley, paranormal, series

I was part of a book tour for the first two books of H.P. Mallory's Dulcie O'Neill series, which I absolutely loved, so when I saw this book on Net Galley, I had to grab it. I haven't read the first two books, but because this book is published by a major publisher, there's a lot of back story so that new readers can pick things up.

I did just fine there, but I do want to read the first two books.

I'm not sure I'm completely sold on Jolie being the Queen of the Underworld, but I do like that Joli...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Jenifer rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: guys-in-kilts, paranormal-romance, paranormal

Witchful Thinking is book #3 in the “Jolie Wilkins series”. We meet up with the characters after the big underworlder war. Jolie has been declared queen but isn’t really sure how she feels about that or how it will affect her rather non-existant relationship with Rand.

I really didn’t like this book as much as the other two. It almost felt like H.P. Mallory didn’t have enough substance to really flesh out a full novel (there are a couple of rather lengthy flashbacks to previous novels). I enjoyed...more

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May 08, 2012 Mary rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Feb 09, 2012 Beverly rated it 3 of 5 stars

FTC Disclosure: I received an advanced readers' copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review.

Witchful Thinking by H. P. Mallory

Synopsis: Jolie thinks she’s seen it all, but life continues to spring surprises. The latest shocker? She’s just been crowned Queen of the Underworld. Jolie may possess a rare gift for reanimating the dead, but she doesn’t know the first thing about governing disparate factions of supernatural creatures. She can barely maintain order in...more FTC Disclosure: I received an advanced readers' copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review.

Witchful Thinking by H. P. Mallory

Synopsis: Jolie thinks she’s seen it all, but life continues to spring surprises. The latest shocker? She’s just been crowned Queen of the Underworld. Jolie may possess a rare gift for reanimating the dead, but she doesn’t know the first thing about governing disparate factions of supernatural creatures. She can barely maintain order in her own chaotic personal life, which is heading into a romantic tailspin.

First there’s sexy warlock Rand, the love of her life, from whom Jolie is hiding a devastating secret. Then there’s Sinjin, a darkly seductive vampire and Jolie’s sworn protector—though others suspect he harbors ulterior motives. As the two polar opposite yet magnetic men vie for Jolie’s affection, she must keep her wits about her to balance affairs of state and affairs of her heart. Overwhelmed, under pressure, and longing for love, Jolie decides it’s time to take charge—and show everyone that this queen won’t take jack.

What I liked about this book: I found this to be a funny, entertaining read. The story tends to be a bit repetitive, but I think the author was trying to make sure newcomers to the series (this is the third book in the series and I believe the first one not self published) had enough back ground information. If you are looking for a light read that isn't intellectually taxing, then this is the book for you. It has high entertainment value and a little bit of intrigue tied up with a twist at the end. Readers who enjoy paranormal romance might also enjoy this book.

What I didn't like about the book: Jolie is a bit of wimp and a little too obsessed with her attractions to Rand and Sanjinn. The series has potential, but I would love to see more development of Jolie - making her a stronger character - less wishy washy.

If you are look for a deep meaningful read, then this isn't the book for you. However, if you just looking for a light romantic comedy, you should consider giving this one a try. I liked the book well enough, that I would like to read the first two stories.(less)

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I started my writing career as a self-published author and was lucky enough to hit both the Amazon and the Barnes and Noble bestseller’s lists with my two series, the Jolie Wilkins series and the Dulcie O’Neil series. Most recently I hit the New York Times and the USA Today lists with books in the Jolie series.

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