Braden was born with witch eyes: the ability to see the world as it truly is: a blinding explosion of memories, darkness, and magic. The power ena...
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Nov 28, 2011
Vixenne
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Okay, why aren't there more YA books out there this good? Oh, I know why. Because they're too damn busy trying to be the next Twilight.
Let me get this out of the way: the hero of this awesome novel is gay. Yes, boys and girls, Braden is gay and he's got magickal powers and he's not bemoaning his state as a gay young man because he's too damn busy trying not to end up as a pawn in a dangerous and age-old game between two warring factions. If gay characters behaving in a powerful a More...
Let me get this out of the way: the hero of this awesome novel is gay. Yes, boys and girls, Braden is gay and he's got magickal powers and he's not bemoaning his state as a gay young man because he's too damn busy trying not to end up as a pawn in a dangerous and age-old game between two warring factions. If gay characters behaving in a powerful a More...
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Sep 28, 2011
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Scott Tracey’s Witch Eyes is a book I really wanted to like. I was interested in reading because not only is the main protagonist a male, but is gay. There are not many paranormal YA’s with a gay protagonist that I can think of. And the most positive thing I can say about Witch Eyes is Braden, the hero, is a very appealing fellow. I really liked him and how he tries to overcome his handicap and tribulations thrown at him.
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Jul 27, 2011
Rachel
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Belle Dam is a town that has been shrouded in darkness ever since its inception. It is a town divided by a feud between the two powerful families who keep its secrets – the Lansing’s and the Thorpe’s. It is a town whose residents must choose sides in this battle that has continued to rage through generations.
And it is the town to which Braden Michaels runs in order to protect his uncle from the vision of a future which cost him his life.
But when Braden learns that Belle Dam w More...
And it is the town to which Braden Michaels runs in order to protect his uncle from the vision of a future which cost him his life.
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Aug 19, 2011
Erica
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Oh my gosh, I have just been reading so many fabulous books lately. Witch Eyes fit right in that category. I have been really looking forward to Witch Eyes for months, since I first heard about it, and I honestly don't know if I have the words to express my feelings for Witch Eyes, but I'll certainly try.
I really love witches. I think they're one of the most fun, well paranormal isn't really the right word but I'll just use it for the lack of a better word, paranormal being out there More...
I really love witches. I think they're one of the most fun, well paranormal isn't really the right word but I'll just use it for the lack of a better word, paranormal being out there More...
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Sep 16, 2011
Meggie
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Truly well developed, interesting story. With well created characters, and the story developed with so much mystery, you don't know who is good or who is bad or even fishy between them. The story pulled me into instantly. There was no boring moment in this plot. I will definitely look forward to next part in this series. DEFINITELY HIGHLY Recommended book!!
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Feb 09, 2012
Jennifer
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Where do I begin with this review!! What a refreshing read from all the same books out there that basically have the same theory. This story is both modern and mystical and traps you from the very first page. This story has a little bit of everything. Magic, mystery, romance, and darkness to satisfy you with a good read.
The story is based in a small town called Belle Dam. Belle Dam is full of ancient secrets between the families of the Montague's and the Capulet's and the feud is ongo More...
The story is based in a small town called Belle Dam. Belle Dam is full of ancient secrets between the families of the Montague's and the Capulet's and the feud is ongo More...
Jan 12, 2012
Monica
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I went into this book not really knowing what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised at how good this book was. The story is definitely refreshing as I haven't read anything recently that is similar. Think Romeo and Juliet meets Haven (a TV show based on a Stephen King book - The Colorado Kid).
*If you want to go into this book a complete surprise stop reading here - not really spoilerish though*
Braden is gay (this part I have to say I thought was awesome!) It's so nice to hav More...
*If you want to go into this book a complete surprise stop reading here - not really spoilerish though*
Braden is gay (this part I have to say I thought was awesome!) It's so nice to hav More...
Nov 29, 2011
Charty
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I was pleasantly surprised by this debut from a new author and a small press. Braden is a witch, caught up in a magical family feud between the Lansings and the Thorpes. For most of his life, Braden has hidden out with his uncle, trying to control his gift - his witch eyes - which allow him to see visions, memories, energy and magic. Unfortunately it's more curse than gift. When Braden sees the death of his uncle, he flees to Belle Dam to discover his destiny. I appreciated that the Capulet and
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Nov 09, 2011
Sara
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Plot: 3.5 Stars
There were so many reasons I wanted to read this novel. The main character of the novel is gay, instead of a smaller background character. It's a young adult novel that focuses on a male main character instead of a female. Plus, the magic and specifically Braden's witch eyes really drew me in. There are so many ways you can twist magic and wizards/witches to be your own, and the author definitely did that. I really enjoyed Belle Dam as the setting. It was a very creepy place More...
There were so many reasons I wanted to read this novel. The main character of the novel is gay, instead of a smaller background character. It's a young adult novel that focuses on a male main character instead of a female. Plus, the magic and specifically Braden's witch eyes really drew me in. There are so many ways you can twist magic and wizards/witches to be your own, and the author definitely did that. I really enjoyed Belle Dam as the setting. It was a very creepy place More...
Oct 22, 2011
K
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I wanted to like this more than I did, and I tried.
Braden has an ability no other witch has. He can look at a spell in progress and unravel it (I think). His vision also reveals any and everything that happened in a place or about a person (I think). When he gets a different sort of vision, one of the future that shows his uncle in danger, he takes off for the mysterious town of Belle Dam because his uncle tells him not to (?) or because he might get answers from his absentee father More...
Braden has an ability no other witch has. He can look at a spell in progress and unravel it (I think). His vision also reveals any and everything that happened in a place or about a person (I think). When he gets a different sort of vision, one of the future that shows his uncle in danger, he takes off for the mysterious town of Belle Dam because his uncle tells him not to (?) or because he might get answers from his absentee father More...
Aug 25, 2011
Once again, being a part of the Around the World ARC Tours site came through for me because I got to read Witch Eyes early. After reading the blurb I knew I had to give it a shot because how many supernatural stories are out there written by a guy? I like reading the guy YA writers every chance I can because they always bring a different perspective to the genre. Plus the story sounded remarkably interesting.
The mystery surrounding Belle Dam is quite the ride. The entire story was la More...
The mystery surrounding Belle Dam is quite the ride. The entire story was la More...
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Nov 11, 2011
Annmarie
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Witch eyes is a book that was easy to get into from the very first page i was hooked. Braden has always know he was different the faceted his a witch and that his eyes can see the world in a whole new light. Braden lives with his uncle and is home school but when he see's that something bad is about to happen he head to belle dam but what he finds there is a war between two family's. Both sides want to use Braden gift but there is so much worse going on in this town.People are being manipulated
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Oct 07, 2011
Kate
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Sep 21, 2011
Isamlq
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I have had my fill of girls going swoony over mysterious boys, so of late I’ve been picking up one YA after another with boy protagonists. I haven’t regretted my decision so far. From Anna Dressed in Blood to Ward Against Death, everything that’s passed my hands have been winners in their own right. Where Cas was smug and confident and Ward was coming into his own (if just a bit unsure of what he could should do.) In this one, Braden is something in the middle: he knows he’s special with Witch E
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Dec 24, 2011
Travis
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This isn't a book I would have picked up on my own, but it was the first book for the Permanent Floating YA Diversity Book Club, so I decided to give it a go. Aside from the fact that the romance is between two boys, there isn't a single original thing about it. I felt like I was reading an amalgam of a bunch of current supernatural-themed things, including Supernatural, but also Lost Girl and Twilight, which are not terribly original things to begin with. But despite kind of rolling my eyes at
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Sep 03, 2011
Amanda
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It's hard to say no to this cover. Honestly, the first time I saw it I knew I had to have this book. I was also intrigued by the blurb -it's been a long time since I've read a YA paranormal novel with a male lead character and in a genre flooded by female narrators, it's fresh and exciting to finally see something different.
Braden isn't like the other kids he knows. He has witch eyes, which allow him to see the world in a different way than those around him, something that's more hones More...
Braden isn't like the other kids he knows. He has witch eyes, which allow him to see the world in a different way than those around him, something that's more hones More...
Sep 18, 2011
branewurms
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3 1/2 stars. Really fun YA paranormal with a touch of romance. Follows fairly standard patterns (except for, y'know, the whole pairing being two dudes thing, which is unfortunately scarce in YA).
Although the structure and story-beats are pretty straightforward for the genre, there are some pretty distinctive and original flares, I think. I, at least, haven't seen this sort of almost abstract and impressionistic approach to magic in a paranormal before. Pacing's a bit uneven, and More...
Although the structure and story-beats are pretty straightforward for the genre, there are some pretty distinctive and original flares, I think. I, at least, haven't seen this sort of almost abstract and impressionistic approach to magic in a paranormal before. Pacing's a bit uneven, and More...
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Dec 12, 2011
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When we first meet Braden he is living with and training with his Uncle John. We are introduced to his extraordinary poser the moment he first takes off his sunglasses. What happens next is both a cool gift and a nightmarish burden to bear. Imagine sitting on the train riding to work and being able to hear every thought around you. Now imagine that you can also hear the thoughts and memories of the thousands and thousands of people who have sat in the very seat which you currently occupy. F
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Sep 16, 2011
Sophie
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* Review published on Mundie Moms on 9/16/2011*
One of my favorite tropes involves the use of a mysterious town. Seriously, who doesn’t love a town where there are two feuding families and secrets from long ago? Well, Scott Tracey drops his talented, sweet and yet sure of himself protagonist in just such a town and oh, Mundie Moms, does the plot thicken.
First, let me tell you about Braden. I can’t do this without pointing out that I kinda want to adopt him. What?!? I know, More...
One of my favorite tropes involves the use of a mysterious town. Seriously, who doesn’t love a town where there are two feuding families and secrets from long ago? Well, Scott Tracey drops his talented, sweet and yet sure of himself protagonist in just such a town and oh, Mundie Moms, does the plot thicken.
First, let me tell you about Braden. I can’t do this without pointing out that I kinda want to adopt him. What?!? I know, More...
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Dec 31, 2011
Brett
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It goes to show what not reading blurbs can do to you. Based on the cover alone I was expecting something heavy in fantasy, but instead found a book full of teen drama, town-wide family feuds and an underbelly of magic. That’s a good thing, though. It was exactly the kind of book I felt like reading. It was actually lucky that I skipped the blurb, too. The last few lines of it have some of the twists detailed. I loved that I managed to fly through this one, staying up til 4am because the chapter
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Nov 08, 2011
Vivienne
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From the start of the book, I loved Braden. He is such a sensitive soul, who has never been to school and is suddenly thrust into the world of high school drama. He really wore his heart on his sleeve and fell for Scott in a big way. This is the first book I have read that had a gay relationship in it and I found it extremely refreshing and heartwarming. Scott has created a beautiful relationship. However, this relationship is hindered by the Capulet and Montague warring traditions that made R
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Dec 04, 2011
Natalie
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I really enjoyed this book. The story was interesting - I kept trying to figure out where it was going and never really guessed what was going to happen. I like books that are set in the real world but with supernatural sorts of things, and this definitely falls into whatever genre that would be (the Twilight genre? :-) ).
Anyway, I also appreciate that the main character was gay. While I run across gay characters more and more on tv (Glee, Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, etc), I rar More...
Anyway, I also appreciate that the main character was gay. While I run across gay characters more and more on tv (Glee, Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, etc), I rar More...
Dec 15, 2011
Anna ϟ
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3.5
I think my expectations for this book were a little bit too high. Don't get me wrong, I really liked this book, but it didn't quite blow me away like I hoped it would. The main reason I bought this book was because I rarely see YA fantasy books in the GLBT category, so I grabbed this one as soon as I heard of it. So yeah, I was a bit disappointed, but it was still a very enjoyable read.
The characters, in my opinion were great. I loved Braden, the main character, a whol More...
I think my expectations for this book were a little bit too high. Don't get me wrong, I really liked this book, but it didn't quite blow me away like I hoped it would. The main reason I bought this book was because I rarely see YA fantasy books in the GLBT category, so I grabbed this one as soon as I heard of it. So yeah, I was a bit disappointed, but it was still a very enjoyable read.
The characters, in my opinion were great. I loved Braden, the main character, a whol More...
Jun 01, 2011
Darla
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If I could make a review with one word. I would make that word: Awesome. Sadly I can't write a review with one word. Scott Tracey wove a brilliant story and I could never figure out what was going to happen next in the story.
I love Braden - he was witty, perceptive, and he has an amazing gift, curse, or visual impairment. However, you want to describe the Witch Eyes. It would be cool to have Witch Eyes, if they were controllable. Massive migraines, bloody noses, and blacking out are j More...
I love Braden - he was witty, perceptive, and he has an amazing gift, curse, or visual impairment. However, you want to describe the Witch Eyes. It would be cool to have Witch Eyes, if they were controllable. Massive migraines, bloody noses, and blacking out are j More...
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Sep 21, 2011
Sev3nty
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Well, I read this book from a random choice found in the #YesGayYA twitter hash tags. For anyone not already following the trend, it is encouraging readers to buy more YA lit with LGBQT characters, in the attempt to encourage more diversity in published young adult novels. I think it is a great idea, and will give teens more characters to relate to in their own lives. "Witch Eyes" was ok, I can see where it had the potential to be a really good book. However, the book could have do
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Jan 28, 2011
Courtney
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Witch Eyes is compelling and elegantly written with a wit that has bite. Scott Tracey has woven a dark, beautiful world, and Braden is just the hero to lead us through it.
Five for you, Scott Tracey. You go, Scott Tracey.
Five for you, Scott Tracey. You go, Scott Tracey.
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Oct 23, 2011
Ashley
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If you're looking for something different, exciting, and very well written in a YA paranormal novel, then Witch Eyes is it.
I blew through Witch Eyes in one night! Once I started it, I just couldn't stop. It's a relatively short novel, but it packs quite a punch. From the very beginning, the action is non-stop, and it never once lets up.
Normally, when we think of witches, our mind immediately jumps the conclusion that it's a girl. The great part about Witch Eyes is that it's a More...
I blew through Witch Eyes in one night! Once I started it, I just couldn't stop. It's a relatively short novel, but it packs quite a punch. From the very beginning, the action is non-stop, and it never once lets up.
Normally, when we think of witches, our mind immediately jumps the conclusion that it's a girl. The great part about Witch Eyes is that it's a More...
Nov 02, 2011
Ron
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Long review in just a few words: What are you waiting for? Go and buy this!
Now, a bit more clearly – a bit more like myself:
I read Witch Eyes because I saw a review from a trusted blogger, and because I saw the cover. And the results? Astounding. To put it simply, this title is the most original take on paranormal romance I’ve seen lately.
And it’s well crafted to boot!
The storyline is not as straight as it might seem. Braden will have to fight to find More...
Now, a bit more clearly – a bit more like myself:
I read Witch Eyes because I saw a review from a trusted blogger, and because I saw the cover. And the results? Astounding. To put it simply, this title is the most original take on paranormal romance I’ve seen lately.
And it’s well crafted to boot!
The storyline is not as straight as it might seem. Braden will have to fight to find More...
Jan 09, 2012
Clover
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I love this book. Bought it for the cover without really having any idea what it would be about other than the obvious there-will-be-supernatural-stuff-in-it and that always grabs my interest.
The plot was interesting enough. It wasn't anything that I couldn't figure out, although I will say the author set up that there are several bad guys so even though the baddie it turned out to be was an obvious choice, she/he wasn't the only obvious choice so that kept me guessing right until th More...
The plot was interesting enough. It wasn't anything that I couldn't figure out, although I will say the author set up that there are several bad guys so even though the baddie it turned out to be was an obvious choice, she/he wasn't the only obvious choice so that kept me guessing right until th More...
Sep 26, 2011
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Braden’s “sees” in a peculiar way. His witch eyes allow him to decipher spells with a glance, see the past, and peek at auras. Braden’s eyes are both a blessing and a curse. They give him the power to see what others cannot, but they also leave him to deal with the repercussions of knowing things he should not know. Just imagine how conflicting it would be to know things that you should not know.
When Braden arrives in Belle Dam, he finds an ages old town hanging in the balance. Th More...
When Braden arrives in Belle Dam, he finds an ages old town hanging in the balance. Th More...
