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Covencraft #2
Counter Hex
Jade’s friend-count stands at three. Four, if you include the lizard.
Now that she's joined a coven, Jade is figuring out what it means to be a witch. Spells, counter-hexes, charms and surprisingly: paperwork. She considers the transition from mundane to witch successful with only a few exceptions. Most notably, the demon who keeps showing up in her pantry, her taboo lust for learning demon magic and the feeling that she’ll never really belong anywhere.
When a hex falls upon the coven, affecting all witches but her, Jade feels downright ostracized. She knows who’s responsible but can’t prove it. What’s worse, trying to help only threatens her already scant number of friends. Can she control her own burgeoning magic and counter-hex the spell? Should she even try to aid a coven of witches who don't trust her?
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Continue the Covencraft story alongside Jade with book #2: Counter Hex.
Now that she's joined a coven, Jade is figuring out what it means to be a witch. Spells, counter-hexes, charms and surprisingly: paperwork. She considers the transition from mundane to witch successful with only a few exceptions. Most notably, the demon who keeps showing up in her pantry, her taboo lust for learning demon magic and the feeling that she’ll never really belong anywhere.
When a hex falls upon the coven, affecting all witches but her, Jade feels downright ostracized. She knows who’s responsible but can’t prove it. What’s worse, trying to help only threatens her already scant number of friends. Can she control her own burgeoning magic and counter-hex the spell? Should she even try to aid a coven of witches who don't trust her?
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Continue the Covencraft story alongside Jade with book #2: Counter Hex.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2014
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About the author
Margarita Gakis
8 books84 followersMargarita loves the art, creativity and romanticism of storytelling. Sometimes, however, the act of putting pen to paper proves challenging, elusive. She develops genuine, relatable characters which grow in the hearts of her readers. From that foundation, the stories flourish into a warm friend.
She enjoys pursuits which blur the lines between the analytical and creative sides of her brain. This includes her day job in electronic data management, where she uses her creativity to solve logical problems, and also her lessons learning to play the cello, where she finds beauty in the structure of music and the instrument. She believes there is a place for both logic and imagination to work together. When they do, the results are magical.
Margarita has a special spot in her heart for dogs and lives with three of them. It can be a little overwhelming but the quality snuggle time makes up for it.
She lives in Calgary, Alberta with her family.
She enjoys pursuits which blur the lines between the analytical and creative sides of her brain. This includes her day job in electronic data management, where she uses her creativity to solve logical problems, and also her lessons learning to play the cello, where she finds beauty in the structure of music and the instrument. She believes there is a place for both logic and imagination to work together. When they do, the results are magical.
Margarita has a special spot in her heart for dogs and lives with three of them. It can be a little overwhelming but the quality snuggle time makes up for it.
She lives in Calgary, Alberta with her family.
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September 17, 2014
The author has really come into her own with this second novel. Not only is the writing more polished (although she *might* want to go back to her editors to look more carefully for typos and a couple of malapropisms that another editing pass would have caught!), but her characters felt more vibrant and real in this sequel. The stakes were raised, the plot more complex without being overwhelming, and it kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I really enjoyed the new characters who were introduced, especially the ones whom I hope will be recurring, Hannah and Bruce the lizard-familiar-thing in particular. Bruce is definitely a charmer, and I was worried for a while that he might not survive the book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 31, 2015
In actuality it only took me two days to read this book. I just kept it there so I would remember.
I love this story and the world this author has created. The rules for the paranormal are a little different and I am curious and hopeful that the question of how she even got her magic is going to be addressed in the next book.
I certainly enjoy both of the books and have preordered the next and sit anxiously for its arrival.
I love this story and the world this author has created. The rules for the paranormal are a little different and I am curious and hopeful that the question of how she even got her magic is going to be addressed in the next book.
I certainly enjoy both of the books and have preordered the next and sit anxiously for its arrival.
December 21, 2014
I finished this book quite a while ago. Ironically I read it while my youngest child was very ill in the hospital, and now I am up at 3am with the same child, sick again. In any case, it was fabulous! Excellent follow-up to the first novel in the series, and left me every bit as hungry for more of Jade's story. Well done, Margarita!!
June 26, 2014
Loved this book even better than the first (which is saying something because I absolutely adored the first book). I loved the entire plot and the character development! Great job! Can't wait for the next one!
April 17, 2015
One of the best
This is my second coven craft and I can't wait for another! Extremely well written and with good knowledge of magic and witchcraft.
This is my second coven craft and I can't wait for another! Extremely well written and with good knowledge of magic and witchcraft.
April 12, 2019
Jade is settling into Coven life somewhat and now has a job in Counter-Magic. Unfortunately for her, as the newbie she gets the sucky jobs. At the beginning of the book she is tromping through the sewer tracking down magic stuff. While she's down there she finds a very large lizardy thing and saves it.
Jade has been working with demon magic and has an aptitude for it. She wards her cottage so that no one can get in until she tunes the spell to them. She doesn't hex the pantry because if Seth the demon shows up she'll know where he'll be. No more surprises in the bedroom. The lizard creature tracks Jade down and becomes her familiar. He's pretty awesome. I want one.
Paris convinces Jade to get her cards read by a woman named Hannah. She absolutely doesn't want to do it and doesn't trust Hannah. The card reading doesn't go well as Hannah gets mixed messages from the cards.
Everyone is the coven starts to feel like their powers are getting a little cloudy, except for Jade. Since she is the only witch born outside a coven, they figure that has something to do with it. An ex of Paris' (another coven leader), and a second coven leader, Dex, show up at the coven. Jade immediately thinks he's up to something, but everyone thinks he's an old friend and all around great guy.
Aside from the many typos, this is a really good book with an excellent plot.
Jade has been working with demon magic and has an aptitude for it. She wards her cottage so that no one can get in until she tunes the spell to them. She doesn't hex the pantry because if Seth the demon shows up she'll know where he'll be. No more surprises in the bedroom. The lizard creature tracks Jade down and becomes her familiar. He's pretty awesome. I want one.
Paris convinces Jade to get her cards read by a woman named Hannah. She absolutely doesn't want to do it and doesn't trust Hannah. The card reading doesn't go well as Hannah gets mixed messages from the cards.
Everyone is the coven starts to feel like their powers are getting a little cloudy, except for Jade. Since she is the only witch born outside a coven, they figure that has something to do with it. An ex of Paris' (another coven leader), and a second coven leader, Dex, show up at the coven. Jade immediately thinks he's up to something, but everyone thinks he's an old friend and all around great guy.
Aside from the many typos, this is a really good book with an excellent plot.
November 15, 2024
Having made a commitment to stay or at least try, Jade is slowly settling into Coven life. She's made a few friends, her troubles seem to be mostly taken care of and she's started her new job in Counter-Magic. Not everyone is happy but things seem calm - for all of two seconds before Jade is neck deep in trouble.
I loved Jade in the first book and I loved her in this one. She's pricklier than a porcupine but her sass, strength and anxiety made her a very relatable and endearing character. With a whole new set of troubles, Jade is determined to trust her instincts, stick to her guns and protect her Coven. I liked the focus on trusting your instincts, I think it's something us women in particular, don't always abide by - but one we really should.
The world building was interesting and I loved Jade's enthusiasm to learn and explore her magic. I would've liked to see more of Paris tutoring her though. The action was fast paced and riveting. I was hooked wanting to know what was going to happen next and how it was all unravel.
I loved her burgeoning fragile friendships with Daniel, Josef and Bruce Banner and her old and slightly stronger ones with Paris, Callie and Henri. And her desire to protect her newfound place was great. There was a hint of romance in this one - which I'm not against exactly, just felt kind of awkward. For all Jade and Paris are adults - both of them (although mainly Jade) seem really young and immature. So the romance felt a bit iffy but hopefully that'll be resolved in the next book.
My biggest complaint is the continuous teasing of the backstory with Lily. I wanted some answers and they weren't exactly forthcoming. It's sort of revealed at the end but explanations are mostly left for the next book which was annoying. I'm also dying to know what Paris thinks about everything he's heard and seen so far.
An enjoyable addition to the series. As far as my rating goes, it's probably more of a 4 stars in terms of quality but my enjoyment gave it an extra bit of star. So 4.5 stars, rounded to 5 stars.
I loved Jade in the first book and I loved her in this one. She's pricklier than a porcupine but her sass, strength and anxiety made her a very relatable and endearing character. With a whole new set of troubles, Jade is determined to trust her instincts, stick to her guns and protect her Coven. I liked the focus on trusting your instincts, I think it's something us women in particular, don't always abide by - but one we really should.
The world building was interesting and I loved Jade's enthusiasm to learn and explore her magic. I would've liked to see more of Paris tutoring her though. The action was fast paced and riveting. I was hooked wanting to know what was going to happen next and how it was all unravel.
I loved her burgeoning fragile friendships with Daniel, Josef and Bruce Banner and her old and slightly stronger ones with Paris, Callie and Henri. And her desire to protect her newfound place was great. There was a hint of romance in this one - which I'm not against exactly, just felt kind of awkward. For all Jade and Paris are adults - both of them (although mainly Jade) seem really young and immature. So the romance felt a bit iffy but hopefully that'll be resolved in the next book.
My biggest complaint is the continuous teasing of the backstory with Lily. I wanted some answers and they weren't exactly forthcoming. It's sort of revealed at the end but explanations are mostly left for the next book which was annoying. I'm also dying to know what Paris thinks about everything he's heard and seen so far.
An enjoyable addition to the series. As far as my rating goes, it's probably more of a 4 stars in terms of quality but my enjoyment gave it an extra bit of star. So 4.5 stars, rounded to 5 stars.
June 28, 2015
The second story almost didn't disappoint. It's four star, so definitely still good, with more characters getting fleshed out, and Jade's magic preference becoming the forefront of the story. It sets up for some interesting Lily mystery, but only little hints are given still. The almost? The mystery again. This time, I predicted who did it as soon as the mystery started. Still, learning more about the world and learning more about magic kept my review high. Loving the series alot!
June 26, 2015
I enjoyed the story in this one, even more than I did Trial By Fire, so it pains me to give it a lower rating. The editing was awful! (Kobo edition anyhow). Duplicate words or nonsensical phrasing (as if someone had inserted a new descriptor, or action, without removing the old one) very quickly pulled me from the enjoyable fictional universe and plunked me right back down into reality. It was really distracting.
I'll still read the third book in the series, this was just a disappointment.
I'll still read the third book in the series, this was just a disappointment.
May 17, 2015
This book felt more polished and together than the previous one, Jade seems to make more sense and by giving us some hints of information about her past we are starting to get more of a complete view of her as a character. It was fast paced and fun and Bruce is brilliant. It did however end on a cliffhanger which I always find frustrating.
April 9, 2016
Good reading
A very different and fascinating story . I enjoyed the first one and this one was even better . Can't wait to read book 3
A very different and fascinating story . I enjoyed the first one and this one was even better . Can't wait to read book 3
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