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Witch's Bell #3
Witch's Bell Book Three
An urban fantasy with everything from romance to mystery, The Witch's Bell Series follow a feisty witch, Ebony Bell, as she solves magical malady after magical malady. Ebony is in trouble. This time it isn't some strange family curse or a hoard of tattooed wizards. It's her dreams; they've turned on her. Someone or something is trying to get at Ebony through her dreams. And it is powerful, horribly powerful. She might have faced trouble in the past, but she has never faced anything like this. If she can't find a way to stop it, Ebony Bell will die, and the rest of Vale will die with her.
155 pages, Paperback
First published August 6, 2012
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About the author
Odette C. Bell
629 books228 followersOdette C. Bell has authored over 50 books, in genres ranging from sci-fi adventure to urban fantasy.
Odette started off on FictionPress many moons ago. Her original name was Muscularkevin. Her first work was Gladys the Guard. She later became Scrabblecat before finally publishing in 2011/2012.
previous pen names include J.C. Luck, Monica Shepherd, Sarah Good, and Jilly McQueen
Odette started off on FictionPress many moons ago. Her original name was Muscularkevin. Her first work was Gladys the Guard. She later became Scrabblecat before finally publishing in 2011/2012.
previous pen names include J.C. Luck, Monica Shepherd, Sarah Good, and Jilly McQueen
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December 3, 2012
For some reason this book didn't click with me the way the previous books did.
On completion of this book I felt like Ebony hadn't done anything and I was frustrated with certain aspects and while I know part of her inability to act was a symptom of what she was facing, it still felt like she became a side character in her own story to me.
There was a lot of contradictions for and the explanations got to be too much.
I also wished that her being a witch actually came into play. She mentions it a lot, and Harry keeps calling her 'little witch' (which got to be quite patronizing at times) but she never actually *acts* like a witch or tries to use her own magic to solve things.
There are quite a few places where she comments on how practical witches are to wizards and I interpreted it as them being more likely to do something then theorize but she spent a lot of time thinking about how different they were and how they felt magic instead of just thinking about it, but she never actual did anything and seemed content to sit and let the wizards take charge.
I don't know, I prefer the arrogant Ebony from the first book who at least tried figure things out.
I did enjoy Harry in the first bit of the book and her interactions with Harry, Nate and some of the dreams before she seemed to give up.
2.5/3 stars for this one.
On completion of this book I felt like Ebony hadn't done anything and I was frustrated with certain aspects and while I know part of her inability to act was a symptom of what she was facing, it still felt like she became a side character in her own story to me.
There was a lot of contradictions for and the explanations got to be too much.
I also wished that her being a witch actually came into play. She mentions it a lot, and Harry keeps calling her 'little witch' (which got to be quite patronizing at times) but she never actually *acts* like a witch or tries to use her own magic to solve things.
There are quite a few places where she comments on how practical witches are to wizards and I interpreted it as them being more likely to do something then theorize but she spent a lot of time thinking about how different they were and how they felt magic instead of just thinking about it, but she never actual did anything and seemed content to sit and let the wizards take charge.
I don't know, I prefer the arrogant Ebony from the first book who at least tried figure things out.
I did enjoy Harry in the first bit of the book and her interactions with Harry, Nate and some of the dreams before she seemed to give up.
2.5/3 stars for this one.
June 12, 2022
Interesting foe :-)
This third volume was pretty good overall. I think it took a bit to find its pace and was a little slow on the first third of the book. Once things were lined up for Nate and Harry, it got a little more interesting. The author still describes some facial expressions kinda weirdly (I can't get passed the whole "sucking lips" for reflection or whatever... I visually get stuck on a picture of a fish O_o ) ... Anyway, it would have had a higher rating in my opinion if it were not for the whole "white knight in shiny armor" theme that is getting really old by now. The idea is now antiquated in my opinion and we could do with less of that... Moving to volume 4, hoping for more ancient entities and a little more lore around it :-)
This third volume was pretty good overall. I think it took a bit to find its pace and was a little slow on the first third of the book. Once things were lined up for Nate and Harry, it got a little more interesting. The author still describes some facial expressions kinda weirdly (I can't get passed the whole "sucking lips" for reflection or whatever... I visually get stuck on a picture of a fish O_o ) ... Anyway, it would have had a higher rating in my opinion if it were not for the whole "white knight in shiny armor" theme that is getting really old by now. The idea is now antiquated in my opinion and we could do with less of that... Moving to volume 4, hoping for more ancient entities and a little more lore around it :-)
July 9, 2021
Incredibly laborious to read. The writing styles are not consistent across this series so far. In this one, literally every line of dialogue is paired with a half page of redundant exposition.
Half the dialogue is also exposition.
I kept finding myself putting this down after reading only a page or two. I haven’t felt this disenchanted by reading since collegiate textbooks.
Half the dialogue is also exposition.
I kept finding myself putting this down after reading only a page or two. I haven’t felt this disenchanted by reading since collegiate textbooks.
July 19, 2020
This book didn’t hook my like the previous books in the series. But it was an interesting path for witch magic.
And I must say that I am a bit tired of the drawn out ‘will they, won’t they’ situation between Ebony and Nate. Just get on with it already or let them move on.
And I must say that I am a bit tired of the drawn out ‘will they, won’t they’ situation between Ebony and Nate. Just get on with it already or let them move on.
December 25, 2019
This story was a little more like maybe this time they won't prevail... With the greatest wizard having someone break through his defenses, it kind of made one a little worried. He was always able to protect her. I like how Ebony was able to solve this and succeed. She has been portrayed as a little untrained and not able to cope with the things that keep coming her way. To me, the fact that she beat the problem shows she is a very capable witch. I also like how her knight came through for her in the end even though he was a bit of a jerk in the beginning.
December 11, 2024
Couldn't put it down
Being the third book in the series, I was worried it wouldn't be interesting. However, I have to say that this is the best book so far.
Ebony loves to sleep but lately her dreams have been strange. She sets out.comparing her dream to her reality trying to figure out what may be wrong. Can she figure out why her dreams are messed up? Is her dream Nate the real Nate? Will she finally make her move?
The book starter off on a high roll and just kept going. I couldn't put it down, I had to find d out what happened next
Being the third book in the series, I was worried it wouldn't be interesting. However, I have to say that this is the best book so far.
Ebony loves to sleep but lately her dreams have been strange. She sets out.comparing her dream to her reality trying to figure out what may be wrong. Can she figure out why her dreams are messed up? Is her dream Nate the real Nate? Will she finally make her move?
The book starter off on a high roll and just kept going. I couldn't put it down, I had to find d out what happened next
February 11, 2022
Wonderful series
Fabulous characters that follow though out this series. Intrigue and the build up to what hopefully will be true soul matching love. I've downloaded this series and read from book to book. I never want it to end. I highly recommend.
Fabulous characters that follow though out this series. Intrigue and the build up to what hopefully will be true soul matching love. I've downloaded this series and read from book to book. I never want it to end. I highly recommend.
April 22, 2022
What an amazing story!
Book three - done! I guess the only thing to do is get the rest of the series. The thing about series - they end! But, there are always new stories just waiting for me to read them!
Book three - done! I guess the only thing to do is get the rest of the series. The thing about series - they end! But, there are always new stories just waiting for me to read them!
March 17, 2020
Love Odette C. Bell's writing, she has held my interest completely. I have a hard time putting her books down. Can't wait to start book 4 of this series.
January 19, 2022
great story
I enjoyed the first 2 books in this series, but the complexity and the journey has made book 3 my favorite so far.
I enjoyed the first 2 books in this series, but the complexity and the journey has made book 3 my favorite so far.
January 16, 2023
A bit confusing in parts with dreams and decisions. It was fine though I find the constant will they or won't they get together quite tiresome. Not sure if I'll read book 4.
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April 15, 2023Love this series
Each book is a whole new adventure, but the character development has me hooked. I'll be back for the next book!
Each book is a whole new adventure, but the character development has me hooked. I'll be back for the next book!
October 17, 2024
I really enjoy this series so far!!
August 11, 2015
In this third book things do not change so much from the others. The story is advancing but seems to not be very much different from the previous ones. The characters are well established and though they do not seem to be growing very much they are still consistent. The story flows well and does advance the overall story ark forward.
Once again Ebony stands in the middle of something that she has no idea how to handle. Ebony is having dreams that are so real she cannot tell reality from fantasy anymore. Harry has retained his human form and is continuing to help as much as he can, though he has never actually run into anything like this outside of a book. And our poor knight Nate is being turned all around as Ebony tries to handle things on her own.
The portal is still very important and something is still trying to enter the world but other things are trying to control Ebony so as to help that entity. As usual when Ebony realizes that she is being manipulated she dives headlong into danger without first trying to research what might be happening. Luckily her friends are there for her and she manages to pull off the save as always.
I am coming to like Ebony a little more each time I read about her exploits. In the beginning she seemed to be a self-centered character who was not going to be very interesting and maybe annoying. I am still waiting to see what happens with Nate, he is a bit of a mystery. Worth the time.
Once again Ebony stands in the middle of something that she has no idea how to handle. Ebony is having dreams that are so real she cannot tell reality from fantasy anymore. Harry has retained his human form and is continuing to help as much as he can, though he has never actually run into anything like this outside of a book. And our poor knight Nate is being turned all around as Ebony tries to handle things on her own.
The portal is still very important and something is still trying to enter the world but other things are trying to control Ebony so as to help that entity. As usual when Ebony realizes that she is being manipulated she dives headlong into danger without first trying to research what might be happening. Luckily her friends are there for her and she manages to pull off the save as always.
I am coming to like Ebony a little more each time I read about her exploits. In the beginning she seemed to be a self-centered character who was not going to be very interesting and maybe annoying. I am still waiting to see what happens with Nate, he is a bit of a mystery. Worth the time.
July 9, 2013
This is the third book in a series of five (I think). I stopped here as I didn't want to spend any more money on poorly written books.
Don't get me wrong, the stories are good. The protagonist is a magically-spoiled brat you'll love to hate.
What made me stop was the author obviously didn't want to hire an editor, much less a proofreader. It's painfully obvious she didn't even proofread her own work. An editor would have pointed out that a sword doesn't disappear into its hilt (she meant sheath or scabbard) and a proofreader would have made corrections such as "were" instead of "where". Even a brief Internet search would have told her that it's not "grimore", it's "grimoire".
If you can overlook grammatical and spelling errors, by all means, read 'em. They're munchable.
Don't get me wrong, the stories are good. The protagonist is a magically-spoiled brat you'll love to hate.
What made me stop was the author obviously didn't want to hire an editor, much less a proofreader. It's painfully obvious she didn't even proofread her own work. An editor would have pointed out that a sword doesn't disappear into its hilt (she meant sheath or scabbard) and a proofreader would have made corrections such as "were" instead of "where". Even a brief Internet search would have told her that it's not "grimore", it's "grimoire".
If you can overlook grammatical and spelling errors, by all means, read 'em. They're munchable.
June 11, 2020
I appreciate how this author can write about the gloom, but not make it to scary. The type of magic in these stories is closer to fairy magic, not over done pagan occult spooky stuff. I really like this author's style.
January 18, 2014
Love story within a fantasy magical extraganza
continuing from book 3, the story unfolds slow at first but expands to include a budding love between bell and Nathan.
continuing from book 3, the story unfolds slow at first but expands to include a budding love between bell and Nathan.
June 19, 2016
I liked this book
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