Conjure (The Hoodoo Apprentice, #1)

Mar 20, 2013 Josie Malone rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Teens, New Adult, Paranormal readers

Recommended to Josie by: on YA loop

This debut novel by Lea Nolan is a fun read for people who enjoy paranormal teen books. Terrific characters, a well-described setting keep readers entertained as the fast-paced story continues. Emma may question
herself quite a bit as she begins to learn the “hoo-doo” craft and practices white magick with her teacher, but it doesn’t distract from the dangers that her twin brother faces – no spoiler here. As the blurb for the book says,she must rescue him from the flesh-eating disease that spells...more

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Oct 31, 2012 Big Book Little Book rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Emma Guthrie lives for the summers her and her twin brother Jack, spend visiting their father on the island of St Helena. A quiet and self-contained loner, happy to live in the shadow of her more popular brother, Emma spends the school year counting down the weeks to her lazy summer of sunbathing, swimming, and sailing. The biggest pull however, is not the weeks of freedom from school or even the...more Caroline for www.bigbooklittlebook.com
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Emma Guthrie lives for the summers her and her twin brother Jack, spend visiting their father on the island of St Helena. A quiet and self-contained loner, happy to live in the shadow of her more popular brother, Emma spends the school year counting down the weeks to her lazy summer of sunbathing, swimming, and sailing. The biggest pull however, is not the weeks of freedom from school or even the breathtaking scenery, begging to be captured by her oil pastels, but her yearning to be reunited with her best friend and heart’s desire, Cooper.

Like a sandcastle at high tide, Emma’s hopes of a repeat of the previous eight idyllic summers are quickly washed away. The discovery of a centuries old note in a bottle changes everything. One moment her biggest concern is not getting caught mooning over Cooper’s recently acquired masculine jaw line, the next she is buried up to the neck in centuries old curses, racing to save her brother from a gruesome, putrid smelling curse and her best friend from a fate he considers worse than death.

At just fourteen, Emma is younger than most young adult protagonists. Never the less I found her immediately likeable and I thoroughly enjoyed her development from a malleable young girl, tagging along with her dominant sibling, despite her own misgivings, in to a confident young woman, who trusts her own instincts and embraces her talents.

Emma is assisted in this transformation through her apprenticeship with Miss Delia. Like the elements she conjures to aid her work, Hoo-doo “granny”, Miss Delia, is a force to be reckoned with. This 97-year-old eccentric muscled in to my heart with her feisty spirit, youthful energy and no nonsense attitude and stole the show. Even if I wasn’t invested in Emma’s story I would check out further installments of The Hoo-Doo Apprentice series just to spend more time with this whirlwind nonagenarian

The exploration of root magic (hoo-doo) and Gullah culture was a fascinating addition to the paranormal genre. My ignorance of both only added unpredictability to the storyline and my compulsive page turning.

Jack was a thoroughly unpleasant character, sparking all of my long resolved sisterly irritation. I found him so unlikeable that despite being submitted to the most gruesome affliction you could imagine, I was unable to summons up any sympathy for him.

Emma’s relationship with Cooper is one that is based on years of friendship and shared summers. My fifteen-year-old remembered self could completely identify with the high emotion of a first crush, the self-conscious awkwardness of growing awareness to a friend and the fear of rejection.

The sweetness of Emma’s interactions with Cooper is in direct contrast with the public displays of affection, insta-love and secretive behavior we witness between Jack and the mysterious Maggie. Viewed from Emma’s perspective, Jack and Maggie’s relationship, not dissimilar from many I’ve read (and swooned over) in YA fiction, felt unnatural and uncomfortable.

The sweetness of the character interactions, the freshness of the paranormal elements and the age of the protagonists would make this the perfect book for someone transitioning away from the middle grade category in to young adult.

Verdict: I found myself sitting up late at night unwilling to put the book down, while Emma still struggled to master her new vocation and save the two boys’ closest to her heart.
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Oct 04, 2012 Julie G rated it 4 of 5 stars

Emma Guthrie is spending the summer with her twin Jack and their best friend (her secret crush), Cooper Beaumont, in the South Carolina Lowcountry. After a year apart, her and Jack in D.C. and Cooper at boarding school, she can't wait for a whole summer together.

But, her vacation is about to take a shocking turn when the three teens discover an ancient message in a bottle - telling of a hidden pirate treasure. Finding the treasure chest, in the ruins of the old manor, unleashes an eighteenth-cen...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Ajm rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, paranormal, romance, swoon-worthy, i-want-the-next-one, i-want-more, mystery, magic, 0_0-yeah, _-awesomeness, hoodoo-magic, advanced-readers-copy

This e-arc was provided by Elana Johnson, (Entangled Publishing) thank you!
One word: Fabulous. I love a good Hoodoo magic book, and Conjure by Lea Nolan did not disappoint. Nolan did an outstanding job capturing the mysterious and sometimes gross elements of Hoodoo, which made the book so much more enjoyable. Nolan created a fantastic world filled with danger and adventure that at some points left me saying out loud, “I don’t know anymore.” Needless to say, I enjoyed reading Conjure.
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Oct 15, 2012 Miss Amby rated it 4 of 5 stars

Conjure is a unique read that you won't want to miss. I'll admit the characters are a bit young for my tastes, but the leading character was not annoying. I still enjoyed this book immensely. The characters were well-developed and progressed along with the story, the plot was intriguing, and the pacing was perfect. This book will suck you in.

Emma was a terrific leading character. The book was told from first person POV, and I never got tired of hearing from Emma. She wa brave and selfless and e...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Vanya D. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012, paranormal-urban-fantasy, entangled

NOTE: I received this book for review from Entangled Publishing.

I hoped that Conjure would turn out to be a book I love, and I wasn't wrong. It was a very unique read that got me engulfed from the very first page and kept me going on and on until I reached the end. And now I just want MORE!!! Can't wait for the second book to come out!!! It was so engrossing, I finished it in barely two days!

I loved the story, not only because it was unique, but also because it wasn't at all connected to voo-doo...more NOTE: I received this book for review from Entangled Publishing.

I hoped that Conjure would turn out to be a book I love, and I wasn't wrong. It was a very unique read that got me engulfed from the very first page and kept me going on and on until I reached the end. And now I just want MORE!!! Can't wait for the second book to come out!!! It was so engrossing, I finished it in barely two days!

I loved the story, not only because it was unique, but also because it wasn't at all connected to voo-doo of any sort. It had to do with healing, while having faith in the Lord. Now that was something that came to me very unexpected, but I liked it! I don't think I would've loved the story had it been about the voo-doo type of practices.

Anyways, the story revolved around a couple of ancient curses, a girl and two guys who got in the middle of it all, and an old Gullah Grannie (hoo-doo doctor) who had the knowledge and power to help. There are no love triangles here, and that was something I really liked. (I'm tired of the love triangle concept, to be honest. Can't there be just one girl to one guy attractions anymore????) I really liked how the plot developed and escalated until the very end when it turned into a sucking-your-attention hurricane of emotions. Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT!!!

But, there were a couple of times when the characters seemed to act a bit unnatural and unrealistic, and that's why I just can't give it all those stars.

So, that leads us to the characters themselves. In this story, they aren't too many. Just over half a dozen I think.

*Emmaline was the POV character. She was brave and ready to risk her own life and happiness for the better of the people she loved and cared about. She even became a hoo-doo apprentice, fought demon dogs and a bunch of other things so she could save her brother and best friend. I liked how Emma grew from just an ordinary girl to this very devoted young woman.

*Jack, Emma's brother was such a brat almost all the time, I honestly wanted to take a stick and beat him with it. He annoyed the wits out of me with his stupid bratty attitude. He behaved like he was some king or something, and everyone else had to do his bidding. SO ANNOYING!!!! And no, what happened to him cannot soften my opinion at all. He totally deserved it.

*Connor, Jack and Emma's best friend, and Emma's unrequited love, was a real sweetheart. Though sometimes he was just waaaaaay too goody two shoes. I mean, seriously, who hesitates to do whatever is necessary when their life and their friend's life is at stake? Well, this guy did. And yeah, sometimes he had a point, but at others his attitude just annoyed me. Guys are supposed to have less scruples in such situations, aren't they?

*Maggie... well I think I knew who she was from the very beginning. I just couldn't make up my mind whether she's one of the good guys, or one of the bad.

*Miss Delia was such a clever, open-hearted grannie, I couldn't just not love her. You know what I mean. She gave everything she was capable of to help Emma and the boys, even when things seemed a little too out of line.

Well, if you want to know more about this novel, you're gonna have to check it out yourself. :) I totally recommend it, and I believe you won't be disappointed.(less)

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Oct 22, 2012 Crystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, for-review, 2012, read-oct-2012

Hoodoo, South Carolina Low Country, a cute love story, pirates of a sort, a curse, what is there not to love about this book?

I was drawn in by the setting. I spent my first visit to Charleston last weekend but didn't get to do much traveling around because it was a Boy Scout visit to the USS Yorktown. That was a wonderful trip, but I must admit I was intrigued by the low country because my parents visited Charleston the year before and brought us back some spices from the market from the Gullah...more Hoodoo, South Carolina Low Country, a cute love story, pirates of a sort, a curse, what is there not to love about this book?

I was drawn in by the setting. I spent my first visit to Charleston last weekend but didn't get to do much traveling around because it was a Boy Scout visit to the USS Yorktown. That was a wonderful trip, but I must admit I was intrigued by the low country because my parents visited Charleston the year before and brought us back some spices from the market from the Gullah women. I honestly had not heard of the Gullah before that. History does not teach you about them personally (maybe SC history does). But I was intrigued by this group of people and these women that still cling to their heritage proudly. So when I saw Conjure used them as a backdrop, I jumped. And then add in hoodoo, white magic and I was more in love.

I loved the characters, they behaved as teenagers, typical 14 and 15-year-olds on summer vacation. I liked Emma and Cooper especially and Jack too, though sometimes he irritated me with his attitude but i understood the attitude and whining at the same time. Emma loves Cooper and looks forward to her summers with her father so she and Jack can spend time with Cooper who is there best friend. But when the mysterious bottle appears and the mysterious girl things take a turn for the worse and the plot begins to move along quickly. I also loved "the grannie" who takes Emma on as a hoodoo apprentice. She is everything I would expect her to be and so much more. I loved the scenes she was involved in, her language, her actions and how she loves what she does and how she can help no matter what. I also enjoyed the light romance between Cooper and Emma. Cooper is a great character. He is a privileged boy, but he doesn't act it, in fact if anything he seems to want to escape his upbringing and I really like him for that. I like Emma also for her just being who she is and not trying to be different for him. They work and I like how they work. It's just cute.

The plot moves quickly from the very first page. The characters are established, the bottle and curse are introduced and then it's a non-stop thrill ride to find a way to remove the curse and save Jack and Cooper before it's too late. As new people and things are introduced I think Ms. Nolan does a great job of weaving them into the story without being to wordy or weighing the story down wiht extraneous things. The story keeps moving at a brisk pace and kept me wondering what would happen next and how things would end up. I found the ending to be very satisfactory while leaving some things open for a second book that I will be eagerly awaiting.

Ms. Nolan has created a fresh new setting for a book that has me wanting more and anxious for the next book. Her characters feel real, the elements of the paranormal exciting and believable. Conjure really works for me as an enjoyable read and I will anxiously await book #2 in this series.(less)

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Oct 25, 2012 Aeicha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Lea Nolan's Conjure (The Hoodoo Apprentice #1) is a fun story full of mystery, intriguing supernatural elements, and cute romance.

Fourteen year old twins Emma and Jack Guthrie are spending their summer like they always do, with their father on the coast of SC, hanging out with their neighbor and best friend (and Emma's secret crush), Cooper Beaumont. But a mysterious 18th century message found inside a bottle turns their boring summer into one of life or death. Opening the treasure they find unl...more Lea Nolan's Conjure (The Hoodoo Apprentice #1) is a fun story full of mystery, intriguing supernatural elements, and cute romance.

Fourteen year old twins Emma and Jack Guthrie are spending their summer like they always do, with their father on the coast of SC, hanging out with their neighbor and best friend (and Emma's secret crush), Cooper Beaumont. But a mysterious 18th century message found inside a bottle turns their boring summer into one of life or death. Opening the treasure they find unleashes a Gullah flesh-eating curse, called The Creep, that attacks Jack. On the urgings of a mysterious beautiful stranger, the trio consult a Gullah Grannie, Miss Delia, to undo the curse and save Jack. Miss Delia takes Emma on as a hoodoo apprentice and teaches her all she knows.

Conjure took me on an exciting and fun journey into the world of hoodoo. Lea Nolan has crafted a unique story full of magical elements, sweet romance, and a likable heroine. Even though this book is 300+ pages, it was a quick read, and more importantly an enjoyable read.

The story took a few chapters to really pick up, but once it did the story moved at a great flow and I enjoyed the fast-pacing. The overall storyline is fairly predictable (I figured out the big reveal long before the climactic ending), but this didn't keep me from enjoying the journey. And Nolan does build-up the suspense and mystery well; there were plenty of twists and revelations that I never saw coming. The magical and supernatural world Nolan creates is really fresh and engrossing. I found the hoodoo elements quite captivating and very well thought out. Nolan has clearly done her research and adds a great authenticity to the story. I think readers will be riveted by Miss Delia's lessons in spells, herbs, gris-gris bags and the grotesquely fascinating curse.

For the most part, with the characters' ages and the less intense atmosphere, this story felt more MG than YA. Yes, there are darker supernatural and magical elements and life or death situations, but it just has a younger vibe to it. The teen characters who are 14 and 15 are a bit immature, but not unlikable. Emma is a realistic and smart heroine who really grew on me throughout the book. Cooper is a sweet guy, but his character development is a bit lacking; I hope we get to know him better in the next book. Jack was a bit harder to like, but I think that's because the curse made him act like a jerk. Miss Delia really shines as a great mentor character! She's funny, sassy, and irresistibly lovable.

Emma and Cooper's flirtation is definitely more cutesy and sweet than steamy. Emma's obsessive and repetitive musing about how hot/perfect/godlike Cooper can be a little annoying, but it definitely reflects her age.

The book concludes by wrapping up the storyline nicely, but setting the scene for the next installment and I will definitely be reading the sequel.

MY FINAL THOUGHTS: Conjure, with its fresh and fascinating hoodoo storyline, is a fun and entertaining book that will charm readers. A great first installment in what's sure to be an awesome series.(less)

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Oct 08, 2012 Valia Lind rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Emma, Jack and Cooper are spending their summer in the South Carolinas. She has big plans for the summer. After half a year away at a boarding school with her brother Jack, Emma is finally back with Cooper (her secret crush). But things don’t work out exactly as she plans. The three discover a message in the bottle that leads them on a treasure hunt. But this is no fairy tale adventure. Soon, Jack is cursed with the Creep, a flesh eating curse an...more Reviewed on http://wordsareinnermusic.blogspot.com

Emma, Jack and Cooper are spending their summer in the South Carolinas. She has big plans for the summer. After half a year away at a boarding school with her brother Jack, Emma is finally back with Cooper (her secret crush). But things don’t work out exactly as she plans. The three discover a message in the bottle that leads them on a treasure hunt. But this is no fairy tale adventure. Soon, Jack is cursed with the Creep, a flesh eating curse and Emma must do everything in her power to save her brother and the boy she loves.
So the characters, let’s talk about the characters. Emma was a interesting enough character. I like how she constantly tried to do something in order to help her brother and Cooper. She had a lot to deal with, and while discouraged, she still tried to push through that. I have to give her serious props for that. Jack pretty much annoyed me the whole book. Instead of being the older brother, he seemed like a little kid and I, personally, didn’t care about him being plagued by the Creep. I know, that sounds awful, but seriously, this guy needed to grow up a little.
I think out of all the characters, I like Cooper the best. I just felt like there was more to his character than the others. He actually seemed like a typical teenage boy. His interactions with Emma were sweet, and his friendship with Jack was what kept me rooting for Jack to survive.
Overall, this is an interesting premise. The whole hoodoo is not something I’ve ever read before and I enjoyed finding out more about the culture. The world Lea created was believable and a little scary, which I give huge thumbs up for.
The book was a quick read for me, but it was also a more middle grade sounding story. I don’t know if it was just me, but it didn’t read quite like young adult. However, I am interested to see what happens next with the characters and where Lea takes this new world. If you like a little bit of adventure, magic, and romance, this book is the one for you! (less)

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Jan 16, 2013 Step Into Fiction rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: jessica

I will start out with the one thing that bothered me the most. The ages of these characters. Every YA book I've read, the characters have been anywhere from 16 - 18 so coming across the main characters who are 14 & 15 are a little off putting. I understand, with the story, why they're so young but I don't know. I would have liked to seen these characters a bit older than what they are. But alas, it is what it is. I just find myself having a hard time really getting in to the story with such...more

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Oct 15, 2012 Pixie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-releases, arc

Conjure intrigued me beyond my expectations. I enjoyed it. There are curses, magic, treasure, and romance. There’s also nasty pirates--not like my favorite pirates from Pirates of the Caribbean--that pretty much helped kick-start the curses. Hoodoo magic? I honestly don’t know much about it, but I did love the premise of this book, and it was interesting to read about this ancient practice. I wanted something refreshing. A new take on magic and adventure, and Conjure gave me just that.

This was...more Conjure intrigued me beyond my expectations. I enjoyed it. There are curses, magic, treasure, and romance. There’s also nasty pirates--not like my favorite pirates from Pirates of the Caribbean--that pretty much helped kick-start the curses. Hoodoo magic? I honestly don’t know much about it, but I did love the premise of this book, and it was interesting to read about this ancient practice. I wanted something refreshing. A new take on magic and adventure, and Conjure gave me just that.

This was another read with a brother-sister duo. Seems I’ve picked up a few of these lately. I guess the whole sibling thing is getting quite popular, huh? I’m not complaining a bit. I like sibling relationships in books, just as much as I do with parent relationships. Though I had some issues with Conjure. Emma and Jack are twins. They are completely opposite, I get it, but I didn’t always feel it when it came to their sibling relationship. In fact, he often treated her more like a baby sister, rather than the same age. At times, he was even a bit cruel…belittling her when she was trying to help, acting immature and childish when she needed his help, etc. I understand he was going through rough times, but I felt he was being unnecessarily selfish.

Speaking of the characters as well, I often forgot they were fifteen. They came across as older. While I like that in reading, I had to remind myself a few times they were younger characters than I’m used to reading most of the time. Cooper was awesome though. Loyal to both best friend and the crush/other best friend. They’d all grown up together through the years, spending every summer together. Except something changed during this summer. He was seeing Emma in a different kind of light, and she was too. The development in their feelings was slow but realistic, and I enjoyed seeing the growth of them.

I didn’t like Maggie much. I found her character in the beginning too predictable. Once she appeared and the couple of strange events happened, I guessed the ending just like that. It made me sad to know it so quickly. But the book is such a page-turner, and of course, I continued to read just to make sure I was right.

While I enjoyed the story entirely and found it to be refreshing in the genre, I did find it a bit predictable in places. Maybe it’s just me. I tend to guess twists quite easily, so it’s hard to surprise me. The romance was light and fluffy, but not cheesy. In fact, I found it a bit dragging at times, and would sit there and wish her and Coop would just admit it already. Ha!

I read through this one with speed because I couldn’t put it down. I just kept wanting to find out what was going to happen next, and I grew attached to the characters as the story progressed. The rich details will pull a reader right along into the setting and events, and you’ll find your imagination running wild. It definitely sets up for a sequel, and I hope to see one. There are more things to do, more mysteries to solve, and magic to create. I want to read more, and soon.

What I liked best is that we don’t see many stories like this in the genre. Angels and demons and vampires do not abound in this one (though there are hellhounds!). So, if you’re looking for something new, entertaining, and full of magical goodness, this one is for you.

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Oct 21, 2012 Shieka( Doctor's Notes) rated it 5 of 5 stars

First off I want to say this book had me from the first page and didn't let go until the end. I loved everything about this book especially the Gullah history part of it. I wanted to read this book after I learned it was about the Gullah world being a Lowcountry native I love books that tell out awesome history and the author didn't disappoint me at all. I loved the world building that she created with all the descriptions and the amazing back story she gave us about the town the story was set i...more First off I want to say this book had me from the first page and didn't let go until the end. I loved everything about this book especially the Gullah history part of it. I wanted to read this book after I learned it was about the Gullah world being a Lowcountry native I love books that tell out awesome history and the author didn't disappoint me at all. I loved the world building that she created with all the descriptions and the amazing back story she gave us about the town the story was set in. The world was so steeped in the old ways but with modern twists.

I loved the character of Emma. She was a strong and brave young kid that had to grow up really quickly. I loved that she was willing to put her trust into Ms. Delia and become her apprentice. The ride that we got taken on as Ms. Delia taught her everything she knew was amazing. The author had a way with words that made me feel like I was there in the kitchen with Emma learning with her and it didn't just feel like a history lesson. We really a lot about the Hoodoo way of life and it was a great way to introduce others to it. I loved that even though Emma was so young she grasped things quickly and was a quick learner. She really grew into her own as the book went on. I loved that Cooper was such a good friend to her and didn't leave her side. Cooper was such a great character and just what I would expect a Lowcountry boy to be like. He just had that Southern Charm that was so irresistible so I could tell why Emma was drawn to him. On the other hand I didn't care much for Jack because he was so pushy and mean to Emma. There were a few times I wished she would just punch him to shut him up for awhile.

The pace of this story flowed so well and it was action packed and kept me entertained throughout. I loved all the references to the Gullah history and learning more about it. It was great to see the Gullah words thrown in here and there and hearing them took me back to listening to some of the stories my grammie told me growing up. I love how the author just wove it into the story in certain points so it didn't feel like a history lesson. I loved all the paranormal aspects that were thrown in too. It was the little things like that which kept me drawn to the book.

Overall this book was spellbinding and I started to wonder if maybe I was under one of Emma's spells. The characters in this book were well written and developed really well so I really felt like I got to know them all. They felt like people I would really see in my hometown living life. The author gets major props from me for all the time and research I am sure she put into this book to make it really authentic. She also created such a great world with a great mystery at the heart of it all. I highly recommend this one to readers that want a really cool mystery read with paranormal aspects and some light hearted romance thrown in.

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Oct 28, 2012 Rhianna added it

An entertaining answer to 'How did you spend your summer vacation?' for teen readers!

The Guthrie twins, Emma and Jack, love spending their summers visiting their dad in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Days at the beach with Jack's best friend, Copper Beaumont, who also happens to be Emma's secret crush, are what summer is all about. But when the trio come across a strange bottle buried in the sand that contains clues to a hidden pirate treasure the mention of a curse just seems silly. Until Jack—...more An entertaining answer to 'How did you spend your summer vacation?' for teen readers!

The Guthrie twins, Emma and Jack, love spending their summers visiting their dad in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Days at the beach with Jack's best friend, Copper Beaumont, who also happens to be Emma's secret crush, are what summer is all about. But when the trio come across a strange bottle buried in the sand that contains clues to a hidden pirate treasure the mention of a curse just seems silly. Until Jack—at the prompting of a mysterious girl who keeps popping up at just the right times—uncovers the treasure setting off the ancient Gullah curse known as the Creep.

With Jack's flesh rotting from his bones, the threat of Cooper losing his soul on his 16th birthday, and demon dogs trying to keep them from breaking the curse Emma's summer is going to be far from ordinary. Becoming a hoodoo apprentice and learning the healing magic of the locals comes with a whole lot of responsibility and danger. If Emma can't break the curse she'll lose the two people she loves the most and she'll risk it all to save them.

Talk about a fun read! It's been a while since an author managed to take characters this young (15) and make them ones I wanted to hang out with. Even without the curse and hoodoo the trio of Emma, Jack, and Cooper would have been fun to read on some other kind of adventure. There was a distinct realism to them that made them jump off the page. But throw in the curse, and mystery, and magic and BAM!... what an adventure. I loved seeing a culture I was previously unfamiliar with explored in such a pleasant and surprising way, kudos to Nolan for making the Gullah and hoodoo her inspiration.

Aside from the great characters and fun of the plot I was also impressed with how 'clean' CONJURE is without feeling forced into it. Parents looking for books for younger readers on the YA scale that aren't too racy or colorful in language should definitely check it out.

CONJURE is a little slow at times but manages to pack a lot of action, mystery, and a sprinkle of romance into it. It might not work for all adult YA fans but I think it will be widely enjoyed by teens and would recommend it as a beach read considering the 'summer vacation adventure' style.

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Nov 27, 2012 Krista (CubicleBlindness Reviews) rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book made for a perfect movie that played out in your head. The writing was perfect to bring the characters and world alive in the readers mind. I made the mistake of reading the book during one of my lunch breaks, just in time to read a very descriptive flesh eating scene that made me have to put the book down for the day, or risk vomiting up my lunch. (no it wasn't THAT gross, but pretty descriptive!) That scene will probably stick with me for a long time.

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Nov 14, 2012 A Canadian Girl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, 3-stars, entangled

Although Conjure by Lea Nolan is a YA book, it can easily be read by older MG readers because its tone felt a bit younger, particularly since the main character, Emma, was only fourteen and repeatedly thought about how dreamy her crush was. While I liked Emma, I found her twin brother Jack to be whiny and kind of selfish. To me, the most interesting and unique thing about Conjure was the incorporation of hoodoo. I’m not going to lie: before I read the book, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you...more

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Oct 25, 2012 Jessica (Step Into Fiction) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arcs, blog-tours, 4-stars

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I will start out with the one thing that bothered me the most. The ages of these characters. Every YA book I've read, the characters have been anywhere from 16 - 18 so coming across the main characters who are 14 & 15 are a little off putting. I understand, with the story, why they're so young but I don't know. I would have liked to seen these characters a bit older than what they are. But alas, it is what it is. I just find myself having a hard t...more Review originally posted at Step Into Fiction

I will start out with the one thing that bothered me the most. The ages of these characters. Every YA book I've read, the characters have been anywhere from 16 - 18 so coming across the main characters who are 14 & 15 are a little off putting. I understand, with the story, why they're so young but I don't know. I would have liked to seen these characters a bit older than what they are. But alas, it is what it is. I just find myself having a hard time really getting in to the story with such young characters for YA. Again, this is my personal opinion on it...

With that being said, it might have effected my rating for this book because I had a hard time getting past that. (Don't ask me why, exactly? Maybe I didn't find it so believable with them being as young as they were?) The story itself was really great. I've never read any Hoodoo books before so it was pretty great. I've read my share of witch books so it's very similar. I like them. I really loved Miss Delia - she would be a great person to learn from. Her attitude and outlook on everything is just so positive and inspiring.

I really like the main character, Emma. I especially like the relationship she has with her twin brother, Jack, who looks nothing like her. Then you add in Cooper, who is Jack's best friend and Emma's crush - it just is perfect. They all have a close bond together and work well off one another's personalities. I don't think they would've accomplished what they had if they didn't mesh so well together or if you would've taken one of these people out of the equation I doubt they would've been successful. Or well, as successful as they were...

I am curious to see how the next book is going to play out. Well, I'm sure I'll know how it'll play out but it'll be exciting to see how they get there. What obstacles will be put before them in order to reach their goal.

If you are looking for something different but still with a supernatural appeal to it, I would definitely recommend checking out this book. If you like books with a magic element to it then you'll definitely be interested in this, as well.(less)

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Mar 08, 2013 Elizabeth rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-tbr-pile-challenge, paranormal, young-adult

I went into this book knowing next to nothing about Hoodoo or the Gullah. Learning about all of that is what makes this book so interesting. The moments with magic are fun to read and there is enough mystery to keep you turning pages to the very end.

The characters are kind of hit-or-miss. They are described as being younger than a lot of YA characters (14 and 15) but they really read like 16 or 17 year olds. I really liked Emma. She was the logical character that kept everyone calm and thought o...more I went into this book knowing next to nothing about Hoodoo or the Gullah. Learning about all of that is what makes this book so interesting. The moments with magic are fun to read and there is enough mystery to keep you turning pages to the very end.

The characters are kind of hit-or-miss. They are described as being younger than a lot of YA characters (14 and 15) but they really read like 16 or 17 year olds. I really liked Emma. She was the logical character that kept everyone calm and thought out the problems that needed to be solved. It was a good thing, too, since that was her main role in the plot: to solve Cooper and Jack's problems. I couldn't stand Jack. He was whiny, selfish, and lazy. If he wasn't Emma's twin I don't think there would be any reason for her to work so hard to try and save him. I really couldn't care less whether he got cured or not. Emma trying to learn the way to cure The Creep was the fun part. Cooper was just... Copper; a typical side-kick. Nothing too special about him, really. He just added a small bit of a romance element. (By the way, romance is a very, very small part in the plot.) In my opinion, the most special character was the Gullah "granny", Miss Delia. Her wit and wisdom added a lot to the story.

There were a lot of twists and turns and the mystery was written in a way that kept me guessing up until the end. I liked Lea Nolan's storytelling style quite a bit and I'll be looking forward to the release of the sequel, especially since she ended on a cliffhanger.

Oh, and I have to give Lea Nolan props: the dialogue, especially from Jack and Cooper, is some of the most realistic that I have ever read, especially considering the age group. Nothing that makes or breaks the story obviously, I was just impressed to see an author have such a firm understanding of the demographic she's writing.

If you're looking for a fun, adventurous, mystery or if you like stories with magic as a heavy theme, I definitely recommend giving Conjure a try.(less)

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Nov 03, 2012 Ashley (The Bibliophile's Corner) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Cover Talk: I am a huge fan of this cover. It is absolutely beautiful and definitely captures the magic and mystery that is part of CONJURE. I am also loving the font of the title. I don’t know why, but it doesn’t look like most fonts.

First Impressions: When I read the synopsis of this book and saw the opportunity to sign up for the tour, I jumped at the chance. I have not had a lot of books come around that deal with hoodoo and I have always...more

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Nov 05, 2012 Kendall {Book Crazy} rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc

I was so lucky to receive an ARC of Conjure from Elana Johnson from Entangled Publishing! I was really looking forward to reading this book until I realised that the main character was 14 years old! I actually thought that this would put me off it a little bit and it did a bit but I tried to look past her age! Emma Guthrie was the main character and I really liked her! She acted so much older than 14 which surprised me and she faced her problems head on! Jack Guthrie was Emma's twin brother and...more

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Nov 20, 2012 Casse NaRome rated it 4 of 5 stars

Before Conjure came out I was lucky enough to be a part of the cover reveal. The cover was gorgeous but more on that later.

Now is the time when a lot of YA mistake/misrepresent strong heroines for/as hard-headed and stubborn I was leery of reading a novel from a new author. It is always a bit like Russian roulette. I loved Emmaline (LINE not keen or Lynn). She was such a realistic character. Young but already a glimmer of the person she will grow into. That person will make mistakes but is more...more Before Conjure came out I was lucky enough to be a part of the cover reveal. The cover was gorgeous but more on that later.

Now is the time when a lot of YA mistake/misrepresent strong heroines for/as hard-headed and stubborn I was leery of reading a novel from a new author. It is always a bit like Russian roulette. I loved Emmaline (LINE not keen or Lynn). She was such a realistic character. Young but already a glimmer of the person she will grow into. That person will make mistakes but is more times than not, awesome. Emma has a twin brother who I wanted to kill and their best friend, Cooper. Oh what can I say about Cooper that won't have me gushing? Nothing because the boy is all a YA swoon worthy guy should be. Hot, maturing and only has eyes for Emma. I loved them. Whenever they were together even just hanging out I would squeal. Their chemistry was just hop off the page sparks. I was originally concerned about their young age. I may have groaned when I read how very young they were. I was like how can this be entertaining, and appropriate? I'm going to be bored to tears! I was not! I was enthralled and entangled (Heehee.) The age worked for the story and adds more sweet innocents and was kept very appropriate for their age and younger readers while still keeping us young at hearts on the edge of our seats.

On to the plot. This plot was very interesting and unique. It is like nothing I ever read but can't figure why nobody thought of this genius plot this far. There is a message in a bottle (though never explained why the message was put there.) There was treasure, hoodoo and a wicked curse or two. If that doesn't get you then let me continue.

It is summertime, the time of year when Emma and her twin Jack come down to visit their dad on a Gullah island of the coast of North Carolina. It is also the time of year when Cooper comes home and they can all hang out. This year Emma is harboring a raging crush on Cooper and you will quickly get why. Jack gets them into deep crude and his actions forces Emma to delve deep into the world of Gullah magic. In this strange, odd, scary and magical new world of Emma's she learns some big century long family secrets. The end is satisfying but will have you lying awake for weeks after wondering...what's going to happen to this kids next.

Cover whore:
Breath-takingly gorgeous. I loved the font of the title. The atmosphere of the cover effectively set the tone of the book.
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Nov 10, 2012 Elaine rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was really surprised with this book and really enjoyed reading it.
I thought it moved along at a nice pace and did not lose me at ant point. I also found the description on Hoodoo to be enough to understand but not too much to bore me with the whole thing. I found the use of only so many main characters to add to the story as there were only so many characters to keep up with and I found it easy to follow wha each characters part in the story was.

Storyline- I found the concept of the novel to b...more

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Mar 23, 2013 Valerie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads

3 stars- A difference kinda magic story that's cute

This book took me a bit to get into. I needed to settle into the story more than I normally do but then I really started to enjoy it. Emma is a nice enough girl, who is madly in love with her twin brothers best friend. And while that may seem like a normal plot line, this one is far from common. As soon as the Hoodoo is added to the mix, this book takes you to hang out under the bottle tree. (Gonna have to read it to get that one).

I like Emma, t...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Andrea at Reading Lark rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 4-stars, arc, fantasy, ghosts, gothic, kindle, paranormal, read-in-2012, southern-fiction, young-adult

Review Posted on Reading Lark 10/17/12: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2012/...

I was originally drawn to this book because of its roots in the South Carolina lowcountry and Gullah traditions. I have long been fascinated by both topics. I am so glad that I decided to give this book a try! It was a magical adventure with a dash of southern flavor. It's also one of those books that I would feel comfortable recommending to my middle school students.

Emma Guthrie is a fourteen year old girl who spend...more Review Posted on Reading Lark 10/17/12: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2012/...

I was originally drawn to this book because of its roots in the South Carolina lowcountry and Gullah traditions. I have long been fascinated by both topics. I am so glad that I decided to give this book a try! It was a magical adventure with a dash of southern flavor. It's also one of those books that I would feel comfortable recommending to my middle school students.

Emma Guthrie is a fourteen year old girl who spends her summers on an island of the coast of South Carolina with her twin brother, Jack, and her father. Emma lives for the summers; she loves the island and getting to spend time with Cooper Beaumont, a lifelong friend and the boy of her dreams. An ancient bottle and a mysterious girl push the trio into an adventure they will never forget. They discover a treasure from the past that offers up more than pieces of gold; Emma races against time to find cures for curses that could take away the two people she loves most in the world.

I loved these characters and their interactions. There were several moments when I wanted to smack Jack, but I learned to forgive his crankiness. The Creep would certainly have me acting like a jerk too. The Creep is a disgusting yet oddly intriguing curse cast by a very angry root worker who seeks the worst sort of revenge she can imagine against men who have wronged her family. One of my favorite characters was Miss Delia. I loved her spunk and knowledge. It couldn't have been an easy decision to share the hoodoo spells with Emma, but her heart wins out and she can't imagine seeing these kids suffer when she has the power to help them break the curses.

The adventure in this one is action packed. The curses descend in the beginning chapters and then it's a thrill ride all the way to the end. I was so nervous for Emma, Jack, Cooper, and Miss Delia as I read. I wanted a happy ending, but there were so many obstacles in their path. In the end, there is some resolution, but not every issue finds its solution. This leaves me anxiously awaiting the next installment.

I loved that this book could appeal to both female and male readers. There is a little bit of romance, but it's realistic and chaste. It's not anything that would make me blush or would cause my male students to roll their eyes. Also, even though the story focuses on Emma the most, Jack and Cooper do play major roles as well.

Finally, as a history nerd, my heart soared at the evidence of research that littered this text. I loved that Lea Nolan took the time to understand the Gullah culture. Of course, this is fiction, and I know she took some artistic license in spots, but I still feel like she did a nice job of being accurate in many instances as well. Novels that expose me to intriguing cultures are always a win in my opinion. I'm also a fan of novels with a strong sense of place that can transport me to the setting - Conjure certainly delivers on this front.

One Last Gripe: My only major complaint with this one is that I found the "twists" to be a little too predictable.

My Favorite Thing About This Book: The hoodoo components

First Sentence: The waves thrash against the shore in a rage.

Favorite Character: Emma

Least Favorite Character: Missy(less)

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Nov 13, 2012 Stacy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: requested, from-publisher-author

CONJURE was a unique story about a girl whose brother is struck by an ancient curse and their journey to cure him. The story started a tad bit slow but picked up and stayed on a nice course a few chapters in. The characters were easy to like (or dislike in some cases). You tend to forget the Main character and her brother are only 14 at some times when they are thrust into situations that a normal 14 year old wouldn't be able to handle, then you turn around and feel that they are extremely immat...more

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Nov 01, 2012 Candace rated it 4 of 5 stars

I love reading books that take place in the south. Especially anything with witchcraft, voodoo or hoodoo. It's just the perfect setting for spooky! And this one definitely had some spooky in it!

Emma, Jack and Cooper don't know anything about anything paranormal until Jack is attacked by this flesh eating Creep that he let loose when digging for treasure. With help from the local 'Grannie' a hoodoo practicer, they hope to rid him of the curse and hopefully break it once and for all.

Emma is taken...more

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Oct 19, 2012 Jeanbooknerd rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Lea Nolan’s exciting and adventurous debut novel, Conjure (The Hoodoo Apprentice), tells the story of Emmaline “Emma” Guthrie. Spending a year apart from her best friend and secret crush, Cooper Beaumont who went away to boarding school, they reunite along with Emma’s twin brother Jack for a summer long vacation in Lowcountry of South Carolina. Their three months of fun and relaxation comes to an unexpected turn of events when an ancient bottle with a message that tells of a secret pirate treasu...more

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Oct 18, 2012 Tishia (Paranormal Opinion) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Conjure is the first book in The Hoodoo Apprentice series by Lea Nolan. This is a very adventurous book told from Emma's point of view. Her, and her twin brother Jack, are staying with their dad in South Carolina for the summer. Their friend Cooper lives here, and together the 3 of them find an ancient bottle that leads to horrendous curses. Emma must learn hoodoo magic to save her brother's life, and the soul of Cooper – her crush.

When I started reading this book, I'll admit that I had some re...more Conjure is the first book in The Hoodoo Apprentice series by Lea Nolan. This is a very adventurous book told from Emma's point of view. Her, and her twin brother Jack, are staying with their dad in South Carolina for the summer. Their friend Cooper lives here, and together the 3 of them find an ancient bottle that leads to horrendous curses. Emma must learn hoodoo magic to save her brother's life, and the soul of Cooper – her crush.

When I started reading this book, I'll admit that I had some reservations. I realized that Emma and her brother are only 14. While I enjoy young adult books, I'm used to the characters being a little older. Honestly, you wouldn't know they were so young. Well, Jack has some issues, but Emma is very brave and mature. She shows a lot of determination and courage that most 14 year-olds wouldn't have in the awful circumstances these 3 find themselves in. She is a very likable character that many girls can look up to. Jack acts like a jerk and a baby sometimes, but he has a flesh eating curse so I would probably be whiney too. Cooper is a good guy. He is the rich, drop dead sexy type – but he is also a goodie two-shoes. Those types don't usually mix in books so I thought he was an interesting character. I really liked him.

The plot was well developed and unique. You can tell the author did a lot of work researching hoodoo magic and the Gullah culture. I really enjoyed reading about Miss Delia and seeing her take Emma under her wing. The glimpses into the past, when the curse was first set, was particularly interesting. The book was very well written.

There was even a little bit of romance in this book. The romance definitely didn't lead the storyline though. I normally like a little more romance with my books, but I still enjoyed this one. It was very exciting and fast paced. There wasn't a large cliffhanger at the end, but there were enough loose ends to make you anxious to read the next. I think that anyone who enjoys young adult paranormal books will really enjoy this one.
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Nov 30, 2012 Jenea Whittington rated it 4 of 5 stars

Conjure is the first book in The Hoodoo Apprentice series. I read the synopsis and thought that this sounded intriguing. I haven't read anything with Hoodoo magic, and I was pleasantly surprised when I finished reading this.

We have a brother and sister duo and Hoodoo and ancient curses. Emma, Jack and Cooper are planning on spending a fun summer in South Carolina. Boy, were they in for a surprise. After finding the bottle that not only contained a message but a terrible curse. A mysterious girl...more Conjure is the first book in The Hoodoo Apprentice series. I read the synopsis and thought that this sounded intriguing. I haven't read anything with Hoodoo magic, and I was pleasantly surprised when I finished reading this.

We have a brother and sister duo and Hoodoo and ancient curses. Emma, Jack and Cooper are planning on spending a fun summer in South Carolina. Boy, were they in for a surprise. After finding the bottle that not only contained a message but a terrible curse. A mysterious girl appears and somewhat helps them on their way. Their idea a of relaxing summer just hanging out turns out to be a whole lot more.

Emma and Jack are twins, but certainly have different personalities. Emma is just a sweet young girl, but she is also selfless and very brave when her brother needed her. She becomes the apprentice of a Hoodoo doctor, and learns everything that she can to help save her brother, but along the learns that is not the only person she is meant to save. When it came to saving the people she loved, she never gave up and showed an amazing fearlessness and I enjoyed watching her grow from just a sweet, quiet girl to a strong and more independent young woman.

Emma's brother was a whole different story. After meeting the mysterious girl, Maggie on the beach, he became a love sick fool for her, and was a jackass majority of the time toward Emma and treated her more like a little sister than his twin. I really didn't enjoy him very much. I know he had a flesh eating curse and all, but he wasn't really helpful when it came to helping his sister or his friend Cooper. Jack was a frustrating character for me, but I guess you can say they even each other out personality wise. Toward the end he came around a bit.

Emma's love interest, Cooper was down to earth, and really seem to care for Emma and their budding romance was sweet to watch unfold. I have to mention Maggie and Miss Delia. Maggie was one of those characters that really didn't figure out till the end whether she was good or not. But Miss Delia was the most fascinating character. She was older and set in her ways, but she couldn't have been any more patient with Emma.

The world building was intense, and scary at times, and the Hoodoo magic was interesting and quite engrossing. The pacing was enough to keep me wanting to know more, but not just to see what happens but to find out more about the Hoodoo culture. With revenge, romance and a twist at then end, Conjure take you on a adventure that will leave you wanting more. I look forward to reading Allure when it is releases. If you are looking for something is unique, and keeps you guessing, I would definitely recommend reading this.(less)

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Nov 06, 2012 Vivian rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-arcs, 2-stars, reviewed

Sadly, this one was a “miss” for me. I seriously couldn’t get into the story at all. Yes, I did like the idea of the hoodoo magic and learning more about that, but that’s the extent of my interest in this book. The characters were so immature, the pacing dragged on and on, and the storyline was a bit too underdeveloped for my tastes. Everything was too predictable and mediocre for me and this was yet another book I had to force myself to finish.

When it comes to characters, I don’t think I’ve eve...more Sadly, this one was a “miss” for me. I seriously couldn’t get into the story at all. Yes, I did like the idea of the hoodoo magic and learning more about that, but that’s the extent of my interest in this book. The characters were so immature, the pacing dragged on and on, and the storyline was a bit too underdeveloped for my tastes. Everything was too predictable and mediocre for me and this was yet another book I had to force myself to finish.

When it comes to characters, I don’t think I’ve ever disliked one as much as I do Jack. Not only is he whiny, unappreciative, and self-centered, he’s annoying to boot! I understand, he’s being swayed by the “magic” and it sucks he’s cursed with “the Creep”, but damn, be a BIT more understanding and respectful to the people who are trying to save your life! I get that some characters are written so you can hate them, and I’d generally accept that and sometimes even love the fact that I hate them, but it was not the case in this situation. I just flat out didn’t like Jack at all. Emma and Cooper didn’t help matters much either. Sure their love was sweet and innocent, but she’s only 14! I really wished the author had aged her characters a bit more so the “love” could be more realistic, because I find it hard to believe that their love was a serious as the book wants you to feel.

While I enjoyed learning about Hoodoo and say it’s different from what’s out there now, I definitely need more than a unique premise to really enjoy a book. Probably the most interesting parts for me were when Emma and Grannie (the Hoodoo witch) practice Hoodoo and she teaches Emma all about it. It was cool reading about that kind of spiritual magic and seeing just how powerful it is. Emma is a pretty fast learner and there were a couple funny moments when she did some spells.

I know that quite a few people really enjoyed this book, but it didn’t hit the spot for me. Maybe it was because the characters were too young or that the story was a bit too underdeveloped and simple. If you’re interested in reading something fresh, and haven’t read a TON of Paranormal books like I have (and so have pretty much seen it all and have, I guess, higher standards for what I call a “great PNR book”), then you might want to give this a try. If you’re like me (and like the books that I’ve raved about), then you’re probably better off skipping this one.(less)

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Nov 07, 2012 Lili rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: review-on-tynga-s-reviews

CONJURE was a nice book that took me on an interesting journey into the world of hoodoo. This story is full of magic, a cute romance that will make you smile, and a race against time to save loved ones. Nolan’s debut novel is a quick read fully of fantastical elements.

The characterization in this book, for the most part, is incredibly strong. My one problem with this novel is that the characters seem to completely disregard their intuition, specifically Emma. Her gut would be telling her the pro...more CONJURE was a nice book that took me on an interesting journey into the world of hoodoo. This story is full of magic, a cute romance that will make you smile, and a race against time to save loved ones. Nolan’s debut novel is a quick read fully of fantastical elements.

The characterization in this book, for the most part, is incredibly strong. My one problem with this novel is that the characters seem to completely disregard their intuition, specifically Emma. Her gut would be telling her the proper, logical thing, but she’d go along with what the others say because she couldn’t stand up for herself and properly assert her opinions. So much could have been avoided if she did. Despite that, she was a great heroine and a likable character that had a crush similar to the crushes I had when I was her age. The attempted understanding of the characters was a little spotty as well. In her attempt to properly portray a set of fourteen and fifteen year old characters, Nolan completely missed their dialogue, and at times, their behavior. Within the first several pages of the book, I was tempted to drop it simply because the word “bro” tended to appear at least once of every page. Eventually, I realized that this is simply how Nolan decided to have her characters talk, but it frustrated me to see something so nonsensical and unrealistic. I can’t say that any of my male friends have ever used the word “bro” as much as Connor had in the first fifty pages of the book, but I powered through and kept going, not allowing it to bug me as much as it initially did.

Aside from my own problems with misinterpretations that made way for annoyances, the plot moved along greatly. Again, the beginning was slightly slow because Nolan had to set up the adventure she was about to take us on, but once everything was good to go the novel took off and never looked back. It was easy to forget the odd mood changes and initial lack of common sense among the characters in the beginning of the novel and continue on with the journey in excitement.

All in all, this was a good story. When I received my copy for review, I didn’t realize the audience that it was going for. I was under the impression that it was for young adults, but parts of it and the style of writing hint that this is meant for the youngest of young adult readers. Because it was such an easy read, I flew through it easily and came out of it with the knowledge that someone slightly younger than me would love it much more than I did, despite my admiration for the creativity and overall enjoyment as I finished it. If anyone is looking for something unique to read, this is a read to grab from the library without any hesitation.(less)

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