The Witches of Vegas are back, and their lives will never be the same again.
A year has passed since The Witches of Vegas saved the city from the evil Wiccan vampire, Valeria. Since then, the show has hit an all-time high. So has the romance between teen witch Isis Rivera and teenage magician, Zack Galloway.
Things couldn't be any better for them until Isis develops seizures that cause her power to spiral out of control. Fires and earthquakes are just the beginning of the chaos caused by the misfired witchcraft. Unable to find a cure, Isis' family journeys to New Salem, a fabled village of witches which may or may not even exist. Meanwhile, Zack ends up face to face with the only being who may have a cure…Valeria. But does he dare pay her price?
Like the first one, not a typical book of urban fantasy. A funny and fast-paced read for YA. Recommended. I think this time the author put the characters through a lot more hardships than before. You see a growth in them as well, and in their relationships. There are several unexpected story turns that are a delight as well. I feel slightly sad about part of those things, though, but it’s part of life, right? Hopefully we will get to see more of vampires and their powers as well on next book!
The story was great, going deeper in the supernatural part of the world. It answers a bit about the magic, and where are the others witches in the world. Still the book is darker than the first.
Isis and Zack lovestory is still cute and seems healthy enough, despite the fact they are teens. Selena and Sebastian are doing their best at being parents of a very sick teen, and trying to navigate the risks to save their daughter.
spoilers The magic and the vampiric powers are more developped, and I'm curious about what is shown beyond the portal, and how the creature there will evolve Zack is now the real hero for the main part of the book, even if Isis is the center of attention. He is the one more connected to the real world, and find self-sacrificing solutions. He is also apparently the more human/accessible in the end.
I didn't really liked the ending. When the first book was all hope for the future, this one felt a bit gloomy.