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Jan 03, 2012

Nicole Marie rated it:

Let me first say that I got this book from read 2 review and did not expect to love it so much. I thought this would be a sweet YA book for the younger audience.

I was wrong...
Simply Brilliant.
This story was sweet and endearing, fit for all audiences. Mothers can read with their daughters and boys can enjoy as well. Completely heartwarming and the promise that true love con conquer all.This is a must read for all ages, I could not put it down.

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Nov 13, 2011

Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it:

I received this book as a part of R2R.

This book was certainly enchanting. Overall it was a very good read. It certainly was different than anything else I’ve read. I really enjoyed it a lot. I haven’t read a lot of books that center around witchcraft, so I’m not as familiar. But for me it was really different. I enjoyed learning the mythology built in it. Once I got into the story, I was in it until the end. I laughed a few times at the situation the couple found themselves i More...

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Feb 07, 2012

Maddy rated it:

I had been seeing positive reviews about this for a while and I finally decided to see what all of the fuss was about. Well, turns out the reviews were right! I really enjoyed this book. The heroine, Channie, is a strong character, but she also has some vulnerabilities. It made her easy to relate to and root for. The magical aspect was great. I liked that Channie already knew about magic and that her navigating its use among non-magical humans created complications for her. Overall, this was a f More...

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Oct 25, 2011

Maghon rated it:

Ok so first, I'm a little in love with both Josh and this story! Second, I don't know if I feel more sorry or frustrated for Channie. I really enjoyed this and even better I got it from read 2 review! I have nothing but good things to say, except for Channie's parents, who are pretty horrible, but if they weren't horrible the story wouldn't be so heart warming, so I guess that means I only have good things to say! I am even more happy to find out there is another book to continue this wonderful More...

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Dec 14, 2011

Sher A. rated it:

I loved a lot of things about this book once I got used to Channie's hillbilly voice which lacks commas between many clauses. Her teenage angst comes across as authentic and entertaining. The whole fish out of water angle makes her character sympathetic even when she does something that would upset normal parents. Hers are definitely not normal and abusive by most standards, which makes Channie rebel when they hide from a clan war in a non-magical environment. They make things worse by cursing More...

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Jan 31, 2012

Airicka rated it:

I finished this book in one day. It was so sweet and heartwarming. I think Charlotte Abel did a fantastic job creating a world inside our world. Her characters are rich and so 3D. The plot was unique and the flow of the story was fast pace and captivating. If I had any doubts about this story at all, it would be my dislike for Channies' parents. I can't say I feel overly bad for them at all. But even that was so in character with what was going on that it was hard to see it as a downside.
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Feb 12, 2012

Melissa rated it:

Channie was a witch who had always lived her life within a magic community. She lives with her father, mother, sister, and her triplet nephews. Channie is studying to become a healer with her aunt.

Suddenly Channie's whole life is changed. Her father get's into some trouble and uproots the whole family, taking them to live in an entirely non-magical community. Channie's parents go even farther by changing her name with a powerful curse. Now Channie zaps any boys who are showing too muc More...

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Dec 20, 2011

Lauren rated it:

I really enjoyed this book! There were a lot of things I liked about the book and a few things I didn't. I didn't care for Channie's parents. One minute they where nasty, rude and abusive, the next minute they seemed caring and loving. I wanted them to pick a side and stay there. In the end, i'm glad they were left behind and I didn't have to read more about them.

I stayed up way to late to finish this book because I couldn't put it down. The thought of having to wait until the next ev More...

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Nov 01, 2011

Tana rated it:

Enchantment by Charlotte Abel

Reading this story it reminded me of young love and the wanting and dreaming of meeting your very own Prince Charming. This is one of those stories that you see the story unfolding and you turn every page to make sure it’s going to happen. The writing is great, easy to read, words flow so you just keep reading till you reach the end.

The story begins with Channie (Enchantment) moving to a new city with her family, her father is on the run from More...

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Aug 28, 2011

Jessica rated it:

Wonder what my power name would be?!

Will post a review later! Great book!!

Ok let me start off by saying what a wonderful read this was. It gives me hope that someday I will find a love as true as Josh and Channies. It was full of magic and was very original. I have never read a book like this ever. I felt for Abby and her predicament. Although I didn't agree with her decision at the beginning of the book. I do believe in love and I do believe in following your dreams but what More...

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Nov 27, 2011

Gina rated it:

First of all I would love to thank the amazing Charlotte Abel for providing me with this eBook, after winning the write-a-spell-for-a-day contest (I wrote a prophecy but when taking a look to this novel, the kind of prophecy it is does suit the whole context of the spells used). You did a marvellous job at writing this novel that I can't wait for the next novel in the Channie series.

Ironically, this book truly is enchanting. We are drawn into Channie's world from the very beginning a More...

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Jan 19, 2012

Alexandria rated it:

The beginning of this book was a little slow for me but I really liked it after they moved and she met Josh.

There was a good plot, and even though I guessed at the end, I wasn't completely sure it would happen.

What I really liked about the book was the characters, they definitely had strong personalities of their own. They were very believable and they grew, which is always important!

I kept picturing the Channie and Josh as younger, probably because Channie calls More...

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Feb 09, 2012

Amanda rated it:

I stumbled onto this book due to a group here on goodreads where it mentioned this book and the next in the series was on sale for free. So, I thought why not.

Overall, this book is a decent read. I read it pretty quickly and the story was entertaining. However, it was (in my opinion) pretty predictable and I called the plot twist at the end very early in the book (almost as soon as the 2nd spell is read). I also got annoyed by Channie throughout the story. Sometimes, I felt she was a More...

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Jan 15, 2012

Stephanier76 rated it:

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This book is thé first one of a series written by a self-published author. Congratulations because your story is compelling.

Thanks to a group on Goodreads, I'm a lucky reader with a free copy of this book to review. Like you must know now, I really enjoyed to read this book.

One thing is for sure : the author made her characters - Channie and Josh - suffer through the book. Each time I was taken aback by ano More...

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Jan 08, 2012

Karla(Book Addict) rated it:

I received this book from Red Hot Readers Giveaway.

Enchantment is one of the sweetest books I’ve read.

16 years old Channie, is a mage not any mage by all means she is Enchanting, a lovely girl with a heart of gold that´s live her whole life in a Mage town far away from any empty (Magically Disabled person) civilization.

Her wish to become a healer is right in front of her and she couldn´t be happier until one day everything comes apart and she is forced to move not More...

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Jun 20, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

I just finished reading Enchantment and I loved it! I couldn't stop reading and didn't want to! I very, very much love it. I loved the Oklahoma references and hearing the Arkansas accent reminded me so much of some of my family! Ms. Abel has created two main characters that draw you in and that you root for to make it because you know that love is so hard to find and these two just epitomize true love. You want them have the happiness they deserve and you did a wonderful job with Josh and Channi More...

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Feb 10, 2012

Marsha rated it:

Before selecting a book, I try to read as many reviews as possible to determine if it might be something I will be interested in. The summary and reviews for "Enchantment" were very promising so I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it just did not deliver for me.

16 year old Enchantment or Channie is forced to flee her home in the Ozarks and move with her Momma, Papa, her sister and her sister's triplets to Colorado. It seems Papa has a gambling problem that put his fa More...

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Sep 28, 2011

P.A. rated it:

I usually read adult paranormal romance or urban fantasy—YA novels are not typically my genre of choice. With that being said, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Enchantment. It was so different than I expected, and so unique.

I really like that this book deals with teenagers and sex in an open, yet still tactful way. So many YA novels avoid the subject completely, which is a pet peeve of mine. It’s as though the writer is trying to write a book about teenagers that the parents want teena More...

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Nov 04, 2011

J.A. rated it:

Please remember: my thoughts on this book are those of one person, and judging by some of the great reviews the author has already received is far from the opinion of everyone.
The opening of the book drew me straight in and showed a lot of potential. There was an easy flow to the author's writing style so reading was in no way a trial. To begin, I found the language quaint, and thought she'd done a good job of reflecting Channie's dialect. There were also some really amusing moments in the More...

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Oct 20, 2011

Beckie rated it:

4 Stars! Such a wonderful book. :) I will be doing a review for the author @ Bittersweet Enchantment very soon.

Review done:

My Thoughts: ( I give this book 4 Stars )

I was given the book, Enchantment by the author Charlotte Abel a few months ago to review and I must say this book was better than I expected. It was beautiful written. The story-line was unique and interesting - holding me attention throughout the book. I loved the flair of magic and romance More...

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Oct 15, 2011

Stephanie rated it:

This book was very weird to begin with but once I got past the first 10% I was hooked. It is about a girl named Channie (Enchantment) who is cursed by her parents so she would not end up like her sister. She was given the name "Chasity" and all of the magic that comes with that power name. She feels betrayed and angry by this betrayal of her parents and sneaks out of her house in the middle of the night. She meets two boys at a park and in order to test her new powers that "Chasit More...

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Feb 02, 2012

Nadia rated it:

The story revolves around Channie, who's a mage (the socially acceptable term for a witch) whose power name is Enchantment. Every mage is given a power name which reflects their personality & also influences their magic. Channie's father is a compulsive gambler & when a bet goes wrong, some very powerful mages are after the whole family as revenge. This forces Channie's family to move in a rush without saying goodbye to any of their friends or family.

On their first night in Colora More...

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Jan 24, 2012

Andrea rated it:

I have mixed feelings about this book. Not that there is anything wrong with the writing or the story. It just didn't totally click with me. Too make things easier I'm going to tell you what I liked and didn't like about the story

Likes:

1. I loved face that this book was about magic and not in the Harry Potter wizard way...(Not that I have anything against Harry...I love Harry). It was a different twist when it comes to the YA fiction which is flooded with vampires and werewol More...

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Oct 22, 2011

Candis rated it:

I received this book from the great gals in charge of Read to Review (R2R) over in the Paranormal reading group. Once again, many thanks for this great opportunity.

This story follows the main character Channie, aka Enchantment, aka Chasity as her family moves from a protect mage enclave to a brand new home in an area full of non mages. This is where she meets Joshua, a nationally ranked BMX rider.

Pros: I liked the idea of hidden society of mages amongst us, and for the most t More...

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Aug 20, 2011

Leia rated it:

4.5 stars

I'm an adult paranormal romance fan but once in a while I find a YA book/series that sucks me in as much as any of my favorite adult romance authors. Enchantment, by Charlotte Abel, has done so. The first thing that drew me in was the author's spin on magic and mages. It was truly unique. It was complex enough to seem real but not confusing. And she did a great job of pacing the information so I didn't feel like I was getting hit by a huge dump of history that left me bored.
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Jan 17, 2012

Laura rated it:

Channie and Joshua sitting in a tree.... not quite kissing he he he!
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Not quite sure where to start with the review for this, I liked the story and I know I will read it again, and I know I will go ahead and read the sequel(s). The only negative I can find is that it reminded me what it was like when I was a teenager and in love for the first time and how uber important that first relationship was.
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Oct 19, 2011

Christie rated it:

Thank you Charlotte for the entertaining read. I was given this book to review through Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Fanatics read 2 review.

This was a heartwarming tale of first love. Charlotte Abel is a talented writer and I look forward to seeing more from this author. I was able to hear the hickabilly in Channie's family without trying to read misspelled words which I think is quite a feat. Channie's family was pretty awful at times, but it only added to the story. I c More...

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Oct 25, 2011

Kimberly rated it:

The writing is straightforward and easy to read. The idea of magic that Abel plays with is unique; that a magical person can have a power name is something I liked. That Channie’s parents arbitrarily decided to (and is able to) change her name felt wrong. (She went from being Enchantment to Chastity; I was sad with her.)

The parents are overbearing, and from the start were not my favorite people. Channie, honestly, wasn’t either. A sympathetic character, Channie is forced to, not only More...

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Jan 29, 2012

Rhee rated it:

In my honest opinion, this book doesn't even deserve the one star that it has received, but there is no lower rating on goodreads so one star it shall be. The narration was horrible, first off, and I hate to say this but this was a book that really, really needed to be in first person and was not.

The narrative, also, was written in southern twang, or at least it was attempted. It did get a little bit better once moving past the first chapter but when something is written in third per More...

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Feb 19, 2012

Alisha rated it:

Channie is a girl who's been cursed by her own parents, who are so afraid of her getting pregnant as a teenager, they don't think about the consequences of what they are doing. After being cursed Channie's usually nice and sweet personality starts to change, becoming harder, more dominant, and more darker in nature. Her curse leaves her with unthinkable consequences, which become even worse when she falls in love with a boy. Channie must discover how to break the curse and live with the new fa More...

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