A Modern Witch
A Modern Witch by Deborah Geary
FireWeed Publishing 2011
ASIN B004RZ2660
Available in e-book
Refreshing. Does that seem like the right word to describe a book about witches in today's world? Well, whether you agree with me or not, I'm sticking with the word. REFRESHING! 
I just went on an adventure with a troop full of witches – on of them not even able to tie his shoes yet. In the process, I met quite a few fun people, and wish that it didn't have to end.
Miss Lauren and her best friend, Nat, have quite the life built up in Chicago. It may be cold, but the windy city has been great to the two of them. Lauren is an untouchable real estate agent, and Nat is the yoga instructor everyone wants to see. They have been friends since high school and nothing is going to tear these two apart. Well, they thought nothing ever could, until one day Lauren was trying an online grocery shopping site when she was sucked in by Nell to an online witches website..
Nell is surprised, she and her brother Jamie had set this up in the hopes of bringing witches together from around the country to be able to chat with one another…So how did Lauren get here? Could she be an undiscovered witch? If so, she could be a danger to herself and to others. Jamie is now sent to the rescue! Turns out, the rescue routine isn't really needed, but a proper trainer is. Well, the next part gets a little complicated. Jamie is a great trainer and all, but once he figures out what he has on his hands, and at this point, it's more than just Lauren, Jamie calls in for some backup.
I am going to go back once again to the word "refreshing"….aaahhhh….it has been a long time since I read a book like this. It was a great story line, lots of fun, lots of learning and a lot of love. The characters in this book range from cute to lovable to charming to admirable. There is not an ugly, nasty witch in the bunch (unless you run into Lauren before her coffee) and there is no demons trying to steal anyone's souls.
You do get to see what a witch in today's world would be able to do with his or her talents, and learn what a family of witches may do for a living. Video games make a great occupation for the magically inclined it seems! So, if you are looking for soul sucking, vile monsters and the cauldrons bubbling with the blood of a virgin, do not pick up this book. It is not for you. If you are looking for a story about witches that you can read and your children can read, then this is definitely for you.
Pick up this book and you will find,
that not even a child will be left behind.
The story is grand,
and I give a great hand
As I will, so mote it be.
Review by Amy Eye
