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Witches 101: A Witches of East End Primer (The Beauchamp Family)
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Melissa de la Cruz (Goodreads Author)
Almost three million copies of The Blue Bloods series in print, Melissa de la Cruz has now written her first paranormal romance for adults, on sale June 21st. The first in the Beauchamp Series, the book features a brand-new cast of characters, a fascinating and fresh world to discover, and a few surprise appearances from some of the Blue Blood fan favorites. It' s a page-t
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Published
June 8th 2011
by Hyperion e-books
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Background: Witches 101 is a primer to the Witches of East End series, a way to familiarize yourself with the characters and their intentions before reading the series. We meet the Beauchamp women, each with very different personalities and styles.
Review: I got this from Amazon because I got the first book, but wanted to know more about the women before reading, and I normally find these little novellas after the fact, so I am glad that I found out about this one before I started the series. I f...more
Review: I got this from Amazon because I got the first book, but wanted to know more about the women before reading, and I normally find these little novellas after the fact, so I am glad that I found out about this one before I started the series. I f...more
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Set in the Hamptons, Joanna Beauchamp and her daughters Freya and Ingrid are trying to be as low-key as possible, trying to pass off as normal instead of the powerful witches that they are. But that proved to be difficult when they found themselves right smack in the middle of the Hamptons high society when Freya got engaged to philanthropist and most eligble bachelor, Bran Gardiner.
This primer is a good preview of the novel itself especially if you are not quite decided on whether or not you'd...more
This primer is a good preview of the novel itself especially if you are not quite decided on whether or not you'd...more
I think this was a really nice prequel. I think it was a good idea to introduce each of the characters with their own chapter and to not just list off facts, but to make it part of the story. It does make me want to buy the novel and now i really love the characters and cant wait to read more, but it was only about the characters and didnt really give away any information about what the rest of the novel was going to be about. I liked it, but it wasnt amazing. If you are unsure if you will like...more
This is a quick intro to the Beauchamp ladies, of which Freya was introduced in "Bloody Valentine" as a witch (who is also a bartender) who helps Oliver (a red blood from the Blue Bloods YA series) after Schuyler had left him with a craving he had no control over.
Each short chapter introduces us to Ingrid, the Librarian, Freya, who is about to be married but ends up crushing on her fiance's brother, and their mother Joanna, who is constantly changing color and arrangements in their home.
It se...more
Each short chapter introduces us to Ingrid, the Librarian, Freya, who is about to be married but ends up crushing on her fiance's brother, and their mother Joanna, who is constantly changing color and arrangements in their home.
It se...more
I was sent an advance copy of his book and was just getting ready to read it when I saw this come up. I thought it would be a little more of a character sheet or something, so it's probably my mistake, but this was simply the first few chapters of the actual book.
Having said that, it's really a great way to get an introduction to this new series and an even better way to get hooked.
I realize that you can get a sample, so it seems redundant, but not everyone uses a Kindle, so for them to be abl...more
Having said that, it's really a great way to get an introduction to this new series and an even better way to get hooked.
I realize that you can get a sample, so it seems redundant, but not everyone uses a Kindle, so for them to be abl...more
Although I've wanted to read Blue Bloods for quite sme time now, I've never actually read anything written by Melissa de la Cruz before. And, I must say I was not let down. This short story was a prequel to her new series and a nice, enjoyable read that provided some useful information about the main characters. It has caught my attention and I'm planning to proceed reading the actual series quite soon!
Also, my first thoughts about the characters? I think I like Joanna, the mother, the most. Nex...more
Also, my first thoughts about the characters? I think I like Joanna, the mother, the most. Nex...more
I really liked this, and I'm really looking forward to reading the Witches of East End. The characters seem really interesting, and this sneak peek told me enough about the characters to get me curious about what's going to happen in their lives, as well as like them and find them interesting and unique in their own individual ways.
I'm really pretty excited to read the novel and find out what happens.
I'm really pretty excited to read the novel and find out what happens.
If you already have the Witches of East End novel, you don't really need to read this. It's really just the novel's the prologue and first three chapters.
The last few pages do have little paragraphs about each character and a little 'spell' or two from them, but the bulk of this 'prequel' is taken directly from the novel itself. (It's fee, though, so...)
The last few pages do have little paragraphs about each character and a little 'spell' or two from them, but the bulk of this 'prequel' is taken directly from the novel itself. (It's fee, though, so...)
This is just a three chapter prequel to Witches of the East End. It introduces the reader to the three main characters.
I thought this was helpful and gave enough information as to help me decide that I do want to read this series! I'm excited to start it and find out what happens because, of course, the short excerpt ended with a slight cliff hanger.
I thought this was helpful and gave enough information as to help me decide that I do want to read this series! I'm excited to start it and find out what happens because, of course, the short excerpt ended with a slight cliff hanger.
This story might have been better had I not read the first book first. Instead it was a re-cap of the book, sort of like the summary on the back only a little more in depth. I would suggest that if you have read the book, skip this one, if you are on the fence about this series read this one and you will have a good idea if you will like it or not.
Find full review with spoilers on Book Nerdette's Blog.
This is exactly what it says in the title.. a Primer. If anyone has painted a wall in the home you know you have to put a good coat of primer on the wall or the old color will bleed through and/or the new color won't stick. Oh yea.. and its boring!
I really liked this and thought it was a fabulous introduction to the series....until I read the first book and realized this was just the first few chapters of the first book. If I had known that I wouldn't have bothered reading this. I am just thankful it was free, otherwise I would have been angry.
I was already planning on reading this novel once it came out, and this little 'primer' didn't discourage me in any way. Melissa de la Cruz does a good job of setting the scene without delving into the story too much, opening up questions, and getting you anticipated for the real novel. I can't wait!
A good introduction to the series. This includes chapters 1-3, each of which focuses on one of the three main witches. Introducss a lot of interesting plot points. I'd given up on Melissa de la Cruz after four Blue Bloods books, but this might change my mind.
Can't wait to read Witches of East End. :D
This primer's free on Amazon's Kindle Store right now too, so hurry and get yourself a copy, it has the prologue and first 3 chapters of Witches of East End and some other information about the series. :)
This primer's free on Amazon's Kindle Store right now too, so hurry and get yourself a copy, it has the prologue and first 3 chapters of Witches of East End and some other information about the series. :)
I don't know if I'll explore this series or not. I love witches but haven't found a series other than Ann Rice's series that even interests me. I'll put this on my "To Do" list for much later.
Really enjoyed this short introduction to the characters in de la Cruz's newest novel. Just the barest hint of what the developing story would be. Vocabulary was a tad offsetting but the voice was quite engaging. I went and bought the novel this is a prequel to.
I didn't realize that "primer" meant literally the "beginning of story"--I'm annoyed that the publisher decided to promote the book this way.
That aside, there is nothing here that would make me want to purchase the first book of the series. The characters seemed kind of flat and predictable. I thought the end--with all the made-up spells--was particularly cheesy.
There is just not enough material to catch my interest and I really dislike spending time reading something incomplete (but that's jus...more
That aside, there is nothing here that would make me want to purchase the first book of the series. The characters seemed kind of flat and predictable. I thought the end--with all the made-up spells--was particularly cheesy.
There is just not enough material to catch my interest and I really dislike spending time reading something incomplete (but that's jus...more
I enjoyed this prequel to Witches of the East End (The Beauchamp Family, #1). I was already going to read this book, but now i'm more excited than ever. CAN' T WAIT
Turns out that this the first 3 chapters of the actual book... I'm glad that it was free otherwise I think that I would have been a little upset :)
I got to download the primer via iBooks. It was intriguing and introduced the characters. And it was nice not to have to read about vampires for a change. I cannot wait to read the actual book.
This is the first chapter of "The Witches of East End". And it made me hit the preorder button for the whole book. Yeah, it was that good. D:
Reading this made me want to read Witches of East End , but it was already on my to read list anyway.
i thought when i got this that is was a complete, if short, book, but it's just the first few chapters of a book.
Or more like 2,5/5. Not very impressed but it has witches so I'll give the series a try when the first book comes out.
It was a short introduction to a book series I want to read. I will probably pick it up now.
I was aready a fan of her writing so I pick this up to read. Can't wait to read more.
I liked this intro into the new series. Makes me want to read the book even more.
Good start to the series. I need to get the first book, Witches of East End.
I know its only 37 pages, but it just didn't grab me. Freya sounds interesting though.
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Melissa de la Cruz is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for teens including The Au Pairs series, the Blue Bloods series, the Ashleys series, the Angels on Sunset Boulevard series and the semi-autobiographical novel Fresh off the Boat.
Her books for adults include the novel Cat’s Meow, the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like...more
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