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The Awakening #1
Visions of Magic
In the ten years since magic has reemerged in the world, witches have become feared and hunted. For weeks Shea Jameson has been haunted by visions of fire. When she unintentionally performs a spell in public, she becomes one of the hunted. Her only hope is Torin, a dangerously sensual man who claims to be her eternal mate.
345 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 2011
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About the author
Regan Hastings
5 books171 followersMaureen Child was born 28 September 1951 in California, USA. She and her husband enjoy traveling, usually taking road trips with her parents. When she’s at home, she is kept busy with her two grown children and a somewhat confused golden retriever named Abbey. She is busy writing her next book.
Under her own name, Maureen Child writes short contemporary novels—books she loves to write because of their fast pace and condensed story telling, she is also writing funny, contemporary paranormal romances. Over the years, she’s written under lots of different names and she prefers the term ‘pseudonym’ to ‘alias’. As Ann Carberry, she wrote western historical romances. As Kathleen Kane, she wrote not only Americana romances, but western paranormal romances as well. As Sarah Hart, she wrote one really spectacular western paranormal that is still one of her favorites. And once, Ann Carberry even wrote a Victorian historical which she absolutely loved doing. She writes paranormal romance novels under the pesudonym of Regan Hastings. Now, a USA Today best selling author of more than ninety romance novels and novellas, she is a five time nominee for the prestigious Rita award from Romance Writers of America. One of her novels, A Pocketful Of Paradise, was made into a CBS-TV movie called The Soul Collector, starring Melissa Gilbert, Bruce Greenwood and Ossie Davis.
Under her own name, Maureen Child writes short contemporary novels—books she loves to write because of their fast pace and condensed story telling, she is also writing funny, contemporary paranormal romances. Over the years, she’s written under lots of different names and she prefers the term ‘pseudonym’ to ‘alias’. As Ann Carberry, she wrote western historical romances. As Kathleen Kane, she wrote not only Americana romances, but western paranormal romances as well. As Sarah Hart, she wrote one really spectacular western paranormal that is still one of her favorites. And once, Ann Carberry even wrote a Victorian historical which she absolutely loved doing. She writes paranormal romance novels under the pesudonym of Regan Hastings. Now, a USA Today best selling author of more than ninety romance novels and novellas, she is a five time nominee for the prestigious Rita award from Romance Writers of America. One of her novels, A Pocketful Of Paradise, was made into a CBS-TV movie called The Soul Collector, starring Melissa Gilbert, Bruce Greenwood and Ossie Davis.
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January 4, 2011
Put this book on your top most wanted to be read list for 2011!! Visions of Magic is a dark paranormal romance, that’s wickedly sexy and filled with magic, it made for a phenomenal read. It’s the first book to an Awakening witch series. I found the Witch and Eternal storyline fastening, and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what was going to happen next. There is a lot to take in, but the author explains everything along the way and made it easy to understand.
Come and read about a witch named Shea. Her aunt was burned at the stake and now she is on the run in fear that she will be next. You see this world is different from ours, there are witches and witch hunters and they don’t care if your a witch or not, they will take any woman that they think to be a witch. Oh yea, the Salem witch trials are back with a twist. Shea has something going for her. It’s her Eternal soul mate Torin. He watches over her each century for her to come into her Awakening, so he can claim her as his mate and help her fulfill her destiny. But for Shea to get to her destiny she enters a world of danger, magic and spells. Will history repeat itself or can Shea change it? You’ll have to read and find out.
The sex its very hot. There is one shower scene that was very different and very sexy. As you see on the cover Shea has a tattoo, just wait until you read how she gets this on her body.
I loved all the characters even the villain they all seem to fit into place.
I recommend this to any paranormal or erotic romance reader that loves witches. Now, I just hope I can hold out for the next book…. UGH!.
Here is a teaser for you.
You‘re a witch. I‘m your Eternal. It‘s as it has been between us since the beginning.
She breathed deep, drawing in the fading scent of the ocean as they raced in the opposite
direction, headed God knew where. It was too much. All of it. Her Eternal. Centuries. Magic.
How was she supposed to make sense of this? How was she supposed to know what to do? If her memories were true, then she had made the wrong call before. What was to prevent her from doing it again?
Come and read about a witch named Shea. Her aunt was burned at the stake and now she is on the run in fear that she will be next. You see this world is different from ours, there are witches and witch hunters and they don’t care if your a witch or not, they will take any woman that they think to be a witch. Oh yea, the Salem witch trials are back with a twist. Shea has something going for her. It’s her Eternal soul mate Torin. He watches over her each century for her to come into her Awakening, so he can claim her as his mate and help her fulfill her destiny. But for Shea to get to her destiny she enters a world of danger, magic and spells. Will history repeat itself or can Shea change it? You’ll have to read and find out.
The sex its very hot. There is one shower scene that was very different and very sexy. As you see on the cover Shea has a tattoo, just wait until you read how she gets this on her body.
I loved all the characters even the villain they all seem to fit into place.
I recommend this to any paranormal or erotic romance reader that loves witches. Now, I just hope I can hold out for the next book…. UGH!.
Here is a teaser for you.
You‘re a witch. I‘m your Eternal. It‘s as it has been between us since the beginning.
She breathed deep, drawing in the fading scent of the ocean as they raced in the opposite
direction, headed God knew where. It was too much. All of it. Her Eternal. Centuries. Magic.
How was she supposed to make sense of this? How was she supposed to know what to do? If her memories were true, then she had made the wrong call before. What was to prevent her from doing it again?
February 20, 2011
I really, really like the world setup that the author created. I have a bit of a thing for the Salem trials, so seeing a modern day world modeled after that was a big hit with me. Can you just imagine living like that? The author clearly shows that even just being seen talking with someone suspected of witchcraft can lead to you being snatched up too. There really are witches and magic, but a lot of innocent people are accused for no reason because the hysterical public has led to an act-first-ask-questions-later police force.
I loved the setup for Torin and Shea’s romance. I’m not big into reincarnation in books but I really liked it here. I don’t think quite enough time was spent dwelling on how awful the life of the Eternals has been throughout the years, but it was at least acknowledged enough that it didn’t bother me too much. When I first thought about their relationship it seemed really romantic. The thought of a man loving you so much that he finds you again and again through the ages is beautiful. But then I thought more about it and realized it was rather tragic. He finds her again and again, but each time he loses her. He has to watch her die and wait for years to be able to find her again. That’s very sad for Torin.
Even though I did like the idea of the romance, the actual execution was a little lacking. Torin was a very shallow character. He didn’t really have a personality other than his longing and impatience to be with Shea. I think he was supposed to be cast as “alpha” because of his pushy behavior in the beginning, but he needed more personality for that to work for me. I wish we could have actually had some relationship development instead of using their history together as a crutch. Especially when seeing actual flashbacks left me disbelieving their connection.
The story was all about Shea and her awakening and acceptance of her magic and Torin. I really enjoyed the story in the beginning—learning about the witches and the hunt for them and their weaknesses and treatment after being caught. But toward the end as we had more focus on Torin and Shea I lost interest. They just weren’t that interesting to follow. There was no struggle in their relationship other than Shea’s atonement and the fated mate thing is not a favorite of mine. Too often it’s used as an excuse to not develop a convincing relationship.
Shea really had some TSTL moments. I don’t know why, but she kept putting herself into danger and then being surprised that it found her. Even when Torin told her that she hadn’t changed she never really internalized the criticism and fixed herself. It was frustrating.
Sex scenes are not a huge draw for me in Romances, but I can’t help but comment on them when they stand out in one way or another. These scenes caught my notice, but not because they were great. They were so over the top and dramatic that it was kind of irritating. I would have rather had stale, mechanical scenes than that. They actually made me giggle as I read them.
I know that this is the beginning of a series, but did we have to have so many side plots that were introduced but never resolved? I thought they would have a purpose other than just to set up the next book.
I was going to give this one a 3.5 but after writing this I realized that I didn’t enjoy it enough to do that so I had to give it a 3.
Favorite Quote:
Review originally posted on Fiction Vixen.
I loved the setup for Torin and Shea’s romance. I’m not big into reincarnation in books but I really liked it here. I don’t think quite enough time was spent dwelling on how awful the life of the Eternals has been throughout the years, but it was at least acknowledged enough that it didn’t bother me too much. When I first thought about their relationship it seemed really romantic. The thought of a man loving you so much that he finds you again and again through the ages is beautiful. But then I thought more about it and realized it was rather tragic. He finds her again and again, but each time he loses her. He has to watch her die and wait for years to be able to find her again. That’s very sad for Torin.
Even though I did like the idea of the romance, the actual execution was a little lacking. Torin was a very shallow character. He didn’t really have a personality other than his longing and impatience to be with Shea. I think he was supposed to be cast as “alpha” because of his pushy behavior in the beginning, but he needed more personality for that to work for me. I wish we could have actually had some relationship development instead of using their history together as a crutch. Especially when seeing actual flashbacks left me disbelieving their connection.
The story was all about Shea and her awakening and acceptance of her magic and Torin. I really enjoyed the story in the beginning—learning about the witches and the hunt for them and their weaknesses and treatment after being caught. But toward the end as we had more focus on Torin and Shea I lost interest. They just weren’t that interesting to follow. There was no struggle in their relationship other than Shea’s atonement and the fated mate thing is not a favorite of mine. Too often it’s used as an excuse to not develop a convincing relationship.
Shea really had some TSTL moments. I don’t know why, but she kept putting herself into danger and then being surprised that it found her. Even when Torin told her that she hadn’t changed she never really internalized the criticism and fixed herself. It was frustrating.
Sex scenes are not a huge draw for me in Romances, but I can’t help but comment on them when they stand out in one way or another. These scenes caught my notice, but not because they were great. They were so over the top and dramatic that it was kind of irritating. I would have rather had stale, mechanical scenes than that. They actually made me giggle as I read them.
I know that this is the beginning of a series, but did we have to have so many side plots that were introduced but never resolved? I thought they would have a purpose other than just to set up the next book.
I was going to give this one a 3.5 but after writing this I realized that I didn’t enjoy it enough to do that so I had to give it a 3.
Favorite Quote:
She ran because she had to.
Because the haunting memories overtaking her were too much to handle.
Not just of the last few days, when she'd found out what it was to be locked down and helpless...but the memories of the past--of lives she'd lived and died. Memories of dark magic and chanting voices.
And Torin.
Always Torin.
Review originally posted on Fiction Vixen.
January 26, 2011
Shea Jameson has been on the run. Her aunt was literally burned at the stake, accused of being a witch, and now the Magic Police (or MP) have been keeping a close eye on Shea. If any shred of doubt is placed upon you for being a witch, you are arrested and taken away – and usually burned to death. Shea’s time is up though. After an attempted mugging, she tries to escape and she somehow shoots flames out of her fingers and burns the criminal, while a crowd watches. They immediately start chanting witch, but before she can be arrested by the MP, a man swoops in and saves her.
Torin is her Eternal. Eternals were created from the sun god, and Torin has flames that surround him. He is immortal and has been with Shea for centuries although Shea has no idea who he is. (Although her soul recognizes him). He has found her in each lifetime, and although has had sex with her in the past, has never completed the mating ritual – but this is the lifetime for that.
In a prophecy foretold long ago, a coven of witches cast a spell of atonement, in which each witch would have to live centuries without magic until this year. Each witch will have a task to complete, within the 30 days they are awakened. The Awakening has come upon Shea and she is the first one. Torin tells her one witch will awake every 30 days until the atonement is complete. As she awakens, her memories of Torin will come back to her along with her ever increasing power. Shea first refuses to believe this – but soon, she can’t deny the power building up within her, nor the lust she feels for this man. They now have 30 days to complete the mating ritual, all while Shea is being hunted.
Visions of Magic is the first in a new paranormal series about witches. A modern day twist on the Salem Witch Trials with the mass hysteria – except in this case, witches are real. The process of the hero and heroine coming together in this one does not provide a lot of conflict. From page one their souls are set for mating, and it doesn’t take long for Shea to understand that. So if you like the pre-destined mate idea, than this romance will probably work for you.
The first half of the book is good and really caught my attention. I like the witch premise and the fear of being hunted and burned. I also enjoyed the history of the witches and why they all must come together to atone for a past sin. The idea of Torin, covered in flames coming to Shea’s rescue is exciting and I found his readiness to mate amusing.
Let’s face it – Torin is horny. I mean – he has been waiting a long damn time to be with Shea and he knows sex must happen not only to start their mating process but to kick her memories and powers to the surface. He basically meets her, tells her to rest for a few hours and then he is ready for the sexy time. I found the “we must have sex to awaken your powers” more funny than romantic unfortunately. The actual sex scenes are so dramatic, and over the top. With lines like “We become one with the other halves of our souls. We stop merely existing and begin to live.” And then he licks her nipple. I felt like the scenes were trying to be too grandiose.
Shea got on my nerves a few times with running straight into danger - yes, a TSTL (too stupid to live) moment. She gets this sudden urge to leave her secure hotel room while Torin is gone for a few minutes to get food and says “She had no doubt what Torin’s opinion would have been. But this was her choice. Her decision. She wasn’t being reckless. She was being proactive.” Two pages later, after being caught by a bad guy she says “…she risked her own safety by coming into the night alone. She should have waited for Torin, she told herself. But it was too late now for regrets.” Come on, she could have waited for ten minutes for him to return, she knows how much danger she is in. It was a very predictable scene that didn’t cast the heroine in the best light.
We also meet Rune, another Eternal who fell a little flat for me. I assume he is being set up for the next book, maybe? Rune just kind of is there, with no personality.
Like I said, the beginning of the book was fun and I do like the idea of witches in this world. However, the second half of the book was lacking and the romance didn’t do a lot for me.
Rating: C
Torin is her Eternal. Eternals were created from the sun god, and Torin has flames that surround him. He is immortal and has been with Shea for centuries although Shea has no idea who he is. (Although her soul recognizes him). He has found her in each lifetime, and although has had sex with her in the past, has never completed the mating ritual – but this is the lifetime for that.
In a prophecy foretold long ago, a coven of witches cast a spell of atonement, in which each witch would have to live centuries without magic until this year. Each witch will have a task to complete, within the 30 days they are awakened. The Awakening has come upon Shea and she is the first one. Torin tells her one witch will awake every 30 days until the atonement is complete. As she awakens, her memories of Torin will come back to her along with her ever increasing power. Shea first refuses to believe this – but soon, she can’t deny the power building up within her, nor the lust she feels for this man. They now have 30 days to complete the mating ritual, all while Shea is being hunted.
Visions of Magic is the first in a new paranormal series about witches. A modern day twist on the Salem Witch Trials with the mass hysteria – except in this case, witches are real. The process of the hero and heroine coming together in this one does not provide a lot of conflict. From page one their souls are set for mating, and it doesn’t take long for Shea to understand that. So if you like the pre-destined mate idea, than this romance will probably work for you.
The first half of the book is good and really caught my attention. I like the witch premise and the fear of being hunted and burned. I also enjoyed the history of the witches and why they all must come together to atone for a past sin. The idea of Torin, covered in flames coming to Shea’s rescue is exciting and I found his readiness to mate amusing.
Let’s face it – Torin is horny. I mean – he has been waiting a long damn time to be with Shea and he knows sex must happen not only to start their mating process but to kick her memories and powers to the surface. He basically meets her, tells her to rest for a few hours and then he is ready for the sexy time. I found the “we must have sex to awaken your powers” more funny than romantic unfortunately. The actual sex scenes are so dramatic, and over the top. With lines like “We become one with the other halves of our souls. We stop merely existing and begin to live.” And then he licks her nipple. I felt like the scenes were trying to be too grandiose.
Shea got on my nerves a few times with running straight into danger - yes, a TSTL (too stupid to live) moment. She gets this sudden urge to leave her secure hotel room while Torin is gone for a few minutes to get food and says “She had no doubt what Torin’s opinion would have been. But this was her choice. Her decision. She wasn’t being reckless. She was being proactive.” Two pages later, after being caught by a bad guy she says “…she risked her own safety by coming into the night alone. She should have waited for Torin, she told herself. But it was too late now for regrets.” Come on, she could have waited for ten minutes for him to return, she knows how much danger she is in. It was a very predictable scene that didn’t cast the heroine in the best light.
We also meet Rune, another Eternal who fell a little flat for me. I assume he is being set up for the next book, maybe? Rune just kind of is there, with no personality.
Like I said, the beginning of the book was fun and I do like the idea of witches in this world. However, the second half of the book was lacking and the romance didn’t do a lot for me.
Rating: C
June 21, 2012
Genre: Paranormal Romance
The promise of a modern world where witches are very real and hunted by the government had me foaming at the mouth for this 2011 debut. The Salem witch hunts look tame next to the world Hastings has built—clearly a world worthy of Urban Fantasy. Once any woman is suspected of being a witch she’s either monitored or simply caught and imprisoned. No one checks to see if the prisoner is a witch, the woman is just out of luck if someone starts chanting, “Witch-witch, you’re a witch.” Witches have no rights to a trial and once they disappear off the streets anything can happen to them in the prisons, execution being one of the nicer mercies.
The idea of the Awakened witches is pretty cool. Long ago the last coven of witches tried to use Black Silver to open the dimensions; they let out the demons and Lucifer himself. Barely escaping from the chaos they unleashed the witches broke up the Black Silver artifact and cast a spell of Atonement. For 800 centuries they would be reincarnated without powers, at the end of that time they would get their memories and magic back. The true atonement would begin: to finally destroy the Black Silver.
Unfortunately with this awesome UF worthy plot comes the PNR plot that holds it back. Witches have mates called Eternals, creatures created by a god. They have all the stereotypical lust factors; sizzling good looks, money, serious magical and physical strength, sex appeal (if you didn’t get it already), and hot cars. Hastings holds off on the sex until around 150 pages. Doesn’t that mean the sexual tension is high, and the hero and heroine are feeling the LOVE factor? Wrong. Hastings uses the you-have-to-mate-with-me-whether-you-want-to-or-not plot to get them mated in the first love scene.
The characters don’t know each other, and the reader barely knows the characters. The connection between Shea’s past lives and present seemed so shallow I couldn’t buy it. Torin is an enigma who I can only describe as a loyal dog. Protect, serve, and hump seems to be all the character depth we get out of him. By the end of the book the emotion just never comes up to love, and no lust with the cookie cutter love scenes.
The idea behind the Black Silver really isn’t explained until the end of the book, and it would have been nice to know why Shea was having such evil designs running through her mind. Her constant denial of Torin and her lust for power got old fast. The Black Silver is basically Hastings version of the The Ring of Power, corrupts who ever bears it and has serious mojo. If this would have been explained more clearly I wouldn’t have loathed Shea for so long.
The POV switches between Shea and Torin, and it works out great. Hastings also let’s another Eternal take the lead, a couple of the villains, and the female President of the USA. It was really cool to get in the head of the government and see how the President wanted to lead her people to a brighter future excluding prejudices of witches. Seeing how everyday people became everyday villains was equally thrilling. My only complaint is that the side stories didn’t really get a good ending, they just stopped.
This book clearly has some potential, but the author takes the easy way out. If a book isn’t going to make me feel the love I’d at least like to feel the lust—I was cheated out of both. The world building was great I could feel the fear and smell the witches burning—that is one thing I know I will be coming back to the series for. You just don’t get this kind of unique world too often to pass it up when you find it.
Sexual Content: Graphic sex scenes, public nudity, dirty talk, and hints of rape.
Rating: 2/5- Average/disappointing, library check-out.
Review originally posted at Book Whispers.
The promise of a modern world where witches are very real and hunted by the government had me foaming at the mouth for this 2011 debut. The Salem witch hunts look tame next to the world Hastings has built—clearly a world worthy of Urban Fantasy. Once any woman is suspected of being a witch she’s either monitored or simply caught and imprisoned. No one checks to see if the prisoner is a witch, the woman is just out of luck if someone starts chanting, “Witch-witch, you’re a witch.” Witches have no rights to a trial and once they disappear off the streets anything can happen to them in the prisons, execution being one of the nicer mercies.
The idea of the Awakened witches is pretty cool. Long ago the last coven of witches tried to use Black Silver to open the dimensions; they let out the demons and Lucifer himself. Barely escaping from the chaos they unleashed the witches broke up the Black Silver artifact and cast a spell of Atonement. For 800 centuries they would be reincarnated without powers, at the end of that time they would get their memories and magic back. The true atonement would begin: to finally destroy the Black Silver.
Unfortunately with this awesome UF worthy plot comes the PNR plot that holds it back. Witches have mates called Eternals, creatures created by a god. They have all the stereotypical lust factors; sizzling good looks, money, serious magical and physical strength, sex appeal (if you didn’t get it already), and hot cars. Hastings holds off on the sex until around 150 pages. Doesn’t that mean the sexual tension is high, and the hero and heroine are feeling the LOVE factor? Wrong. Hastings uses the you-have-to-mate-with-me-whether-you-want-to-or-not plot to get them mated in the first love scene.
The characters don’t know each other, and the reader barely knows the characters. The connection between Shea’s past lives and present seemed so shallow I couldn’t buy it. Torin is an enigma who I can only describe as a loyal dog. Protect, serve, and hump seems to be all the character depth we get out of him. By the end of the book the emotion just never comes up to love, and no lust with the cookie cutter love scenes.
The idea behind the Black Silver really isn’t explained until the end of the book, and it would have been nice to know why Shea was having such evil designs running through her mind. Her constant denial of Torin and her lust for power got old fast. The Black Silver is basically Hastings version of the The Ring of Power, corrupts who ever bears it and has serious mojo. If this would have been explained more clearly I wouldn’t have loathed Shea for so long.
The POV switches between Shea and Torin, and it works out great. Hastings also let’s another Eternal take the lead, a couple of the villains, and the female President of the USA. It was really cool to get in the head of the government and see how the President wanted to lead her people to a brighter future excluding prejudices of witches. Seeing how everyday people became everyday villains was equally thrilling. My only complaint is that the side stories didn’t really get a good ending, they just stopped.
This book clearly has some potential, but the author takes the easy way out. If a book isn’t going to make me feel the love I’d at least like to feel the lust—I was cheated out of both. The world building was great I could feel the fear and smell the witches burning—that is one thing I know I will be coming back to the series for. You just don’t get this kind of unique world too often to pass it up when you find it.
Sexual Content: Graphic sex scenes, public nudity, dirty talk, and hints of rape.
Rating: 2/5- Average/disappointing, library check-out.
Review originally posted at Book Whispers.
August 6, 2016
Don't you just love UF/PNR books that have the soulmates thing. In some UF/PNR it can work, in others not so much. VISON OF MAGIC is a perfect example of a book where the soulmates thing didn't do it for me.
First off the Prologue and chapter 1 is done very well that it keeps you interested, but it goes downhill from there. I just don't think this book had very much orginality in the Urban Fantasy and soulmates department. Other books I have read were so much better. I admit I wanted to quit after chapter 7 and I tried to push through more, but nothing was happening to keep my attention very much.
Shea, the heroine of this story started out accused as a witch and is saved by her eternal, Torin. I didn't have much of an impression of her until I made it further into the book and when I did I thought, This heroine is so dumb. It amazes me how stupid she is. I was just mad that she was in a completely safe house and knowing that people are after her because she is a witch..She exactly makes in 2 second before someone captures her after she left Torin's property. I'm sorry, but she really does not appeal to me in way my other favorite heroines have including, Cat(NIGHT HUNTRESS) and Kate(KATE DANIELS). It is o course hard to compare to those two, but I have to draw a line at dumb heroines.
Torin as I said is Shea's eternal and I thought perhaps he might make an impression on my when I first read the description of this book, but apparently I was wrong. I felt like Torin was a little too dominate. I know Barrons(FEVER) cant compare, but there have a bit of the same attitude and I just didn't even see any emotion in Torin. He seemed more concerned with what he wanted. Shea doesn't remember him at all and he just wants to push himself on her and force her to remember because he has been waiting forever.
I really wanted to like this book because of the whole soulmates thing, but I couldn't. The characters were very under developed and the plot was weak. The reviews seem to be all over the place, so I would try it if the soulmates concept interests you.
More of my reviews at Mystifying Paranormal Reviews
First off the Prologue and chapter 1 is done very well that it keeps you interested, but it goes downhill from there. I just don't think this book had very much orginality in the Urban Fantasy and soulmates department. Other books I have read were so much better. I admit I wanted to quit after chapter 7 and I tried to push through more, but nothing was happening to keep my attention very much.
Shea, the heroine of this story started out accused as a witch and is saved by her eternal, Torin. I didn't have much of an impression of her until I made it further into the book and when I did I thought, This heroine is so dumb. It amazes me how stupid she is. I was just mad that she was in a completely safe house and knowing that people are after her because she is a witch..She exactly makes in 2 second before someone captures her after she left Torin's property. I'm sorry, but she really does not appeal to me in way my other favorite heroines have including, Cat(NIGHT HUNTRESS) and Kate(KATE DANIELS). It is o course hard to compare to those two, but I have to draw a line at dumb heroines.
Torin as I said is Shea's eternal and I thought perhaps he might make an impression on my when I first read the description of this book, but apparently I was wrong. I felt like Torin was a little too dominate. I know Barrons(FEVER) cant compare, but there have a bit of the same attitude and I just didn't even see any emotion in Torin. He seemed more concerned with what he wanted. Shea doesn't remember him at all and he just wants to push himself on her and force her to remember because he has been waiting forever.
I really wanted to like this book because of the whole soulmates thing, but I couldn't. The characters were very under developed and the plot was weak. The reviews seem to be all over the place, so I would try it if the soulmates concept interests you.
More of my reviews at Mystifying Paranormal Reviews
December 6, 2010
VISIONS OF MAGIC was written by a friend of mine who's writing under a different name, Regan Hastings. I've been sworn to secrecy about her (or his) true identity, but I can tell you that she (or he) has appeared on the USA TODAY bestsellers list. :) I absolutely loved this book!
Shea discovers unexpectedly that she is a witch... not a good thing to be in a 21st century world where witches are hunted by the Federal Bureau of Witchcraft and burned at the stake. The only place she feels safe is in the arms of Torin, her Eternal, the warrior who has sworn to keep her safe through many centuries and many lifetimes. Now they have just 30 days to save the world from being consumed by the forces of evil. It's exciting and passionate. If you like dark paranormal romances, I highly recommend this book!
Shea discovers unexpectedly that she is a witch... not a good thing to be in a 21st century world where witches are hunted by the Federal Bureau of Witchcraft and burned at the stake. The only place she feels safe is in the arms of Torin, her Eternal, the warrior who has sworn to keep her safe through many centuries and many lifetimes. Now they have just 30 days to save the world from being consumed by the forces of evil. It's exciting and passionate. If you like dark paranormal romances, I highly recommend this book!
June 1, 2013
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
The first part of the book was spend with the hero evading questions or answering them mysteriously.
For example:
“What do you
want from me?”
“Everything,” he admitted, “and I will accept nothing less.”
“Who the hell are you?”
“I’m the one who saved your very fine ass from that mob.”
Then he expects her to mate with him, after he just about refuses to answer her questions properly and explain what is happening between them.
Torin had bad attitude. He keeps on saying things to the effect that she must accept it and him. But he refuses to give her an inch. Then he is surprised when she escapes him. It was more like: Buddy, you have had to see that coming. But no, he ends up feeling slighted because how dare she trust humans over her Eternal. What is Eternal? He barely even explains that to her!
Overall the book was passable. The world-building was interesting enough: a world where witch hunts are still being conducted, and where witches are “Awakening” with their Elementals there helping them through it.
The first part of the book was spend with the hero evading questions or answering them mysteriously.
For example:
“What do you
want from me?”
“Everything,” he admitted, “and I will accept nothing less.”
“Who the hell are you?”
“I’m the one who saved your very fine ass from that mob.”
Then he expects her to mate with him, after he just about refuses to answer her questions properly and explain what is happening between them.
Torin had bad attitude. He keeps on saying things to the effect that she must accept it and him. But he refuses to give her an inch. Then he is surprised when she escapes him. It was more like: Buddy, you have had to see that coming. But no, he ends up feeling slighted because how dare she trust humans over her Eternal. What is Eternal? He barely even explains that to her!
Overall the book was passable. The world-building was interesting enough: a world where witch hunts are still being conducted, and where witches are “Awakening” with their Elementals there helping them through it.
October 5, 2012
With Torin on one side and Rune on the other, I'd be a very happy girl! Stunning start to a great new series!!
February 1, 2011
Visions of Magic is the first book in a new series about witches. Shea has been on the run ever since her aunt was burned at the stake. Shea doesn't stay in one location for long because she fears that she will be accused of being a witch. Shea is living her life as a 6th grade teacher when she accidentally sets a man on fire. Shea has had visions of fire. She's in denial about herself and her powers. Enters Torin who rescues Shea from a mob of witch haters and the Magic Police. He claims to be her Eternal; her mate. The Eternal's power compliments the witch's power. He was watched over Shea through each incarnation of her life, waiting for her powers to awaken. Now that he's found her, he's horny and ready to mate.
It was difficult to like Shea in the beginning. I understand that finding out that you're a witch is a shock, especially when witches (innocents who are accused witches and actual witches) are being hunted, imprisoned and persecuted. I couldn't believe how much she was in denial when she's had inklings that she may be a witch. She has spent her life on the run, not staying in one location for more than a couple of years, so that she could live her life in anonymity. She had to suspect that there was a possibility that she's a witch. Shea did have some TSTL (too stupid to live) moments that ended up getting her caught and jailed by the Magic Police. Luckily, that incident seemed to finally knock some sense into her. She's ready to embrace being a witch and ready to do whatever it takes to prevent history from repeating itself.
Visions of Magic is also a very sexy read. In order for Shea's powers to Awaken, she must have sex with her Eternal. That means lots and lots of sex. Through the mating ritual, Torin and Shea both develop a tattoo that grows until the mating is complete. The more you mate with your Eternal, the more you want it. If that's the case, how are you supposed to save the world if you're sexing it up all the time? At one point, the mating did become redundant and seem to take over the plot.
We are introduced to another Eternal, Rune, which I think is supposed to set up the second book. Rune was kinda meh in Visions of Magic. Hopefully, he'll have more spice and personality in his own book. The story wraps up neatly but does not answer all the questions. The biggest question I have is what's up with The President of the United States? She's the first female President and her agenda is to stop the persecution of witches. But I think there is more to her story and look forward to reading about it in future books.
Visions of Magic is a great start to a new series. I love how the story takes place in a modern day Salem Witch trial. The world-building is fantastic. The first half of the book kept me engrossed and I could not put it down. The second half kind of lagged and the plot stalls. But all in all, it was a great read and I am looking forward to reading Book 2.
It was difficult to like Shea in the beginning. I understand that finding out that you're a witch is a shock, especially when witches (innocents who are accused witches and actual witches) are being hunted, imprisoned and persecuted. I couldn't believe how much she was in denial when she's had inklings that she may be a witch. She has spent her life on the run, not staying in one location for more than a couple of years, so that she could live her life in anonymity. She had to suspect that there was a possibility that she's a witch. Shea did have some TSTL (too stupid to live) moments that ended up getting her caught and jailed by the Magic Police. Luckily, that incident seemed to finally knock some sense into her. She's ready to embrace being a witch and ready to do whatever it takes to prevent history from repeating itself.
Visions of Magic is also a very sexy read. In order for Shea's powers to Awaken, she must have sex with her Eternal. That means lots and lots of sex. Through the mating ritual, Torin and Shea both develop a tattoo that grows until the mating is complete. The more you mate with your Eternal, the more you want it. If that's the case, how are you supposed to save the world if you're sexing it up all the time? At one point, the mating did become redundant and seem to take over the plot.
We are introduced to another Eternal, Rune, which I think is supposed to set up the second book. Rune was kinda meh in Visions of Magic. Hopefully, he'll have more spice and personality in his own book. The story wraps up neatly but does not answer all the questions. The biggest question I have is what's up with The President of the United States? She's the first female President and her agenda is to stop the persecution of witches. But I think there is more to her story and look forward to reading about it in future books.
Visions of Magic is a great start to a new series. I love how the story takes place in a modern day Salem Witch trial. The world-building is fantastic. The first half of the book kept me engrossed and I could not put it down. The second half kind of lagged and the plot stalls. But all in all, it was a great read and I am looking forward to reading Book 2.
July 20, 2011
Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings is the first book in her Awakening series.
This book was a nice read for me. I really liked the idea of the once powerful witches having to pay atonement for almost destroying the world. The idea of each witch having an eternal-an immortal mate waiting for them to "awaken" into their powers and memories of their previous lives-was very interesting and unique. The hero, Torin, was arrogant but unafraid to do what it took to get his woman Shea.
I loved the idea of the world being aware of magic and responding as if it was the Salem With Trials again. That period of time in our history has always fascinated me. Taking a real event of our past and weaving it into the now was a fantastic idea of Ms. Hastings in my opinion.
The best thing about this book though was the mating tattoo. The Idea of Torin's and Shea's tattoos growing along with their bond to each other was a brilliant and moving idea. It was a physical and visual seal of approval of an emotional and spiritual mating. I think the idea is really hot.
Visions of Magic is a wonderful read with a "fiery" start and a great. though a smidge abrupt for me, ending. Why don't you pick it up ans see what you think of it?
This book was a nice read for me. I really liked the idea of the once powerful witches having to pay atonement for almost destroying the world. The idea of each witch having an eternal-an immortal mate waiting for them to "awaken" into their powers and memories of their previous lives-was very interesting and unique. The hero, Torin, was arrogant but unafraid to do what it took to get his woman Shea.
I loved the idea of the world being aware of magic and responding as if it was the Salem With Trials again. That period of time in our history has always fascinated me. Taking a real event of our past and weaving it into the now was a fantastic idea of Ms. Hastings in my opinion.
The best thing about this book though was the mating tattoo. The Idea of Torin's and Shea's tattoos growing along with their bond to each other was a brilliant and moving idea. It was a physical and visual seal of approval of an emotional and spiritual mating. I think the idea is really hot.
Visions of Magic is a wonderful read with a "fiery" start and a great. though a smidge abrupt for me, ending. Why don't you pick it up ans see what you think of it?
March 15, 2017
Upon a reread I'm entirely changing my review of this. The plot is interesting, the sex scenes are smoking hot, and the author is relatively accurate when writing about witchcraft. The negative though is a total reversal of feelings on the reread. The hero is super sketch now that im older and wiser. He's a little rapey. He rescues/kidnaps heroine and rather than breaking the news gently and give her times to come to terms with everything he's all like "we're fucking tonight i'll give you an hour to mentally prepare" then hegets all pissy when she runs away from him. Like duh dude you terrified an already scared woman. Though the rest wasn't as bad i never quite recovered from that.
IMPORTANT NOTE: when i decided to reread this i contacted the author as no books had been released in forever and the 3rd book felt very unfinished. this series has been discontinued and will never be finished.
In light of that and my revised feelings on this book i think i'll be giving my copies away
IMPORTANT NOTE: when i decided to reread this i contacted the author as no books had been released in forever and the 3rd book felt very unfinished. this series has been discontinued and will never be finished.
In light of that and my revised feelings on this book i think i'll be giving my copies away
February 13, 2011
VISIONS OF MAGIC starts off with a bang and never lets up! An irrational fear of witches has taken hold of the country, so when Shea Jameson's witch-powers Awaken in a brutal way, she must run for her life and her immortal soul. Her only hope is her Eternal, Torin (he is a fiery hunk!). Torin has been waiting for Shea for centuries, and now they are in an epic battle that will keep you riveted to the very last page.
This book has it all: romance, adventure, witches, magic and immortal hunks! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
This book has it all: romance, adventure, witches, magic and immortal hunks! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
May 28, 2011
Shea Jameson & Torin . . .
She - the first awakened witch. Torin - her Eternal.
This is the first of a series. Being that this is my first witch book, it took me a while to get into it. It was okay. Not bad.
The love story was just too fast for me. There was no build up. Before I knew it, Shea was in love with Torin. Okaaaay . . .
Overall, 3 stars . . .
She - the first awakened witch. Torin - her Eternal.
This is the first of a series. Being that this is my first witch book, it took me a while to get into it. It was okay. Not bad.
The love story was just too fast for me. There was no build up. Before I knew it, Shea was in love with Torin. Okaaaay . . .
Overall, 3 stars . . .
February 10, 2018
I really enjoyed this book!
December 27, 2023
NB: As a general comment, here is a link to a more general complaint of mine regarding romance novels (this novel was cited as an example of the problems I discuss in my complaint).
Ugh, but I didn't like this one. It was pretty godawful, actually. Cheesetastic would also be an accurate term here.
Beware of spoilers (not that I would recommend this novel, but just out of politeness)...
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Good points: There were some interesting and somewhat well-done elements with regards to the world-building such as the fear and political climate surrounding witchcraft. The backstory regarding the origins of the 'awakening' of witches referred to in the title was also not uninteresting: the idea that they were atoning for almost destroying the world several centuries ago was relatively well done. I also liked the idea that any witchcraft used to hurt another person would simultaneously hurt the user.
Bad points: As I mentioned, there were some interesting touches in the novel. However these aspects were entirely overshadowed by the reek of the other, over the top and supremely cheesetastic, elements.
(i) If I read one more novel where the romantic interest is built like a 'chiseled' stone fence, has about the same degree of intelligence (based on their actions anyways, although the authors usually *claim* great intelligence on their behalf), and who want to boink the heroine because of some 'fated' love connection, I'm sure I'll burst a blood vessel in my brain. So basically, the love interest of the main character was about as interesting as a piece of cardboard. Of course, we'd be talking about a piece of cardboard with the requisite big/large equipment.
(ii) Another truly laughable element of the story: as they are magically 'fated' to be together, the two main characters develop a magical 'tatoo' in the shape of flames, which develops/grows when they sleep together. Yep, I kid you not. This thing is apparently the 'symbol' that they have completed their fated union (and given the fact that it is located around the main character's breast, 'traditional' dress in mated witches in this book involves wearing togas which bare the left breast). *retches* As a plot device, it also reminds me of other similar ridiculous paranormal romance plot devices such as the 'mating bond scent' which has been featured in some series such as that beginning in the novel 'Ascension' (by Caris Roane, and also godawful): the latter plot device refers to the idea that when in the presence of their 'destined' mate, said individuals would repeatedly smell some particular smell (e.g. cinnamon). So in the case of this series, we've moved from smells to tatoos, where every couple gets different yet matching tatoos (e.g. flames for one couple, roses for another). How cute. *retches some more*
(iii) Basic human physiology. Essentially, the male character (and this is also the case in many a romance novel) has superhuman male 'equipment'. In other words, they have their own supernatural brand of 'chemical enhancement', and it does not matter that they have been shot, sliced, diced, or otherwise filleted -they will make her scream (er, from pleasure, not pain) regardless.
(iv) It is difficult to accept a relationship built on a mere few days' acquaintance. This author wishes us to accept this, based partly on the fact that the characters have known each other throughout several of her lifetimes (i.e. think reincarnation here). Unfortunately this doesn't work and just doesn't convince.
For instance, the 'Eternals' (i.e. big macho magical males, each of which is 'fated' to be with one particular witch): they apparently exist for no other reason than to be the mates of said witches. They of course accept this without demur. It also takes the main character all of a few hours to accept the 'fated' connection to her 'Eternal', purportedly because she remembers him from her past lives and because he makes her squishy parts feel all tingly.
Yuck. This silly romance takes up the majority of the plot -because of course her love for her man will save her (i.e. make her good) in the end. I could go on here with just how bad the bad elements were in this novel, but I think you get my point. The point being: don't waste your time and money on this garbage.
Ugh, but I didn't like this one. It was pretty godawful, actually. Cheesetastic would also be an accurate term here.
Beware of spoilers (not that I would recommend this novel, but just out of politeness)...
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All right.
Good points: There were some interesting and somewhat well-done elements with regards to the world-building such as the fear and political climate surrounding witchcraft. The backstory regarding the origins of the 'awakening' of witches referred to in the title was also not uninteresting: the idea that they were atoning for almost destroying the world several centuries ago was relatively well done. I also liked the idea that any witchcraft used to hurt another person would simultaneously hurt the user.
Bad points: As I mentioned, there were some interesting touches in the novel. However these aspects were entirely overshadowed by the reek of the other, over the top and supremely cheesetastic, elements.
(i) If I read one more novel where the romantic interest is built like a 'chiseled' stone fence, has about the same degree of intelligence (based on their actions anyways, although the authors usually *claim* great intelligence on their behalf), and who want to boink the heroine because of some 'fated' love connection, I'm sure I'll burst a blood vessel in my brain. So basically, the love interest of the main character was about as interesting as a piece of cardboard. Of course, we'd be talking about a piece of cardboard with the requisite big/large equipment.
(ii) Another truly laughable element of the story: as they are magically 'fated' to be together, the two main characters develop a magical 'tatoo' in the shape of flames, which develops/grows when they sleep together. Yep, I kid you not. This thing is apparently the 'symbol' that they have completed their fated union (and given the fact that it is located around the main character's breast, 'traditional' dress in mated witches in this book involves wearing togas which bare the left breast). *retches* As a plot device, it also reminds me of other similar ridiculous paranormal romance plot devices such as the 'mating bond scent' which has been featured in some series such as that beginning in the novel 'Ascension' (by Caris Roane, and also godawful): the latter plot device refers to the idea that when in the presence of their 'destined' mate, said individuals would repeatedly smell some particular smell (e.g. cinnamon). So in the case of this series, we've moved from smells to tatoos, where every couple gets different yet matching tatoos (e.g. flames for one couple, roses for another). How cute. *retches some more*
(iii) Basic human physiology. Essentially, the male character (and this is also the case in many a romance novel) has superhuman male 'equipment'. In other words, they have their own supernatural brand of 'chemical enhancement', and it does not matter that they have been shot, sliced, diced, or otherwise filleted -they will make her scream (er, from pleasure, not pain) regardless.
(iv) It is difficult to accept a relationship built on a mere few days' acquaintance. This author wishes us to accept this, based partly on the fact that the characters have known each other throughout several of her lifetimes (i.e. think reincarnation here). Unfortunately this doesn't work and just doesn't convince.
For instance, the 'Eternals' (i.e. big macho magical males, each of which is 'fated' to be with one particular witch): they apparently exist for no other reason than to be the mates of said witches. They of course accept this without demur. It also takes the main character all of a few hours to accept the 'fated' connection to her 'Eternal', purportedly because she remembers him from her past lives and because he makes her squishy parts feel all tingly.
Yuck. This silly romance takes up the majority of the plot -because of course her love for her man will save her (i.e. make her good) in the end. I could go on here with just how bad the bad elements were in this novel, but I think you get my point. The point being: don't waste your time and money on this garbage.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 18, 2011
In a world where witches are sent to camps and burned at the stake, only one coven can stop it! Only the coven has to wait for the witches to awaken. Shea is the first. Running to her car after work a man tries to mug her, and she sets him on fire. This proves to herself, and the public who saw it that she is a Witch. She is shortly whisked away by a pillar of fire.
That pillar of fire just happens to be Torin, Shea’s Eternal. I had a huge problem liking Torin. His character was extremely hard to like. Started to wonder what is wrong with Shea for being attracted to him. Eternals are immortal men who were given’ish?’ to witches. The mythology behind everything was never really clear. Anyway, the Eternal waits around until his Witch is reborn and awakens. Then it is time for a quest and lots of mating to make up for being naughty witches.
The witches long ago unlocked something bad. Because of this they have to go through Atonement which is a quest and lots of sex. It will make the Eternal have a beating heart, and make the Witch immortal. Shea of course has to unlock her memories to even know what she is looking for. At one point Torin tells her he doesn’t know about the quest and she will find out when her memories release. A couple chapters later he tells her what they are going to find. This drove me nuts, but she doesn’t seem to catch on, maybe it’s all that sex?
It is safe to say that I was frustrated with Torin as a character. He is domineering at the start which I couldn’t stand. Later we are reminded of his devotion, his loyalty, his etc... I understand he has waited eight hundred some years for Shea. I get that it is most likely frustrating, but he threw me out of the story once or twice. I was not invested in the two of them as a couple. I liked Shea without Torin.
The Witchy world is really cool. I thought it was strange that in a world where all these women are accused of Witchcraft, most who are not Witches, the president is a woman. On top of that she seems to be a single mother. I want to know where this is going.
I enjoyed Shea, and her world, but I could have done with a different male lead. He seems flat. This could be because he isn’t human. There is a lot of information, and mythology behind the story that wasn’t explained. I also want to know where the world itself is going.
I just thought of something, more of a question. Once Shea is able to use her magical power she can do anything from conjuring the hottest designer clothes, to shooting fire out of her fingertips. If I was Shea, and I had to go up against another magical critter I thought was more powerful, would it really matter who was more powerful? With the versatility of her magic wouldn’t the winner always go to whoever was more creative?
Happy Reading!
That pillar of fire just happens to be Torin, Shea’s Eternal. I had a huge problem liking Torin. His character was extremely hard to like. Started to wonder what is wrong with Shea for being attracted to him. Eternals are immortal men who were given’ish?’ to witches. The mythology behind everything was never really clear. Anyway, the Eternal waits around until his Witch is reborn and awakens. Then it is time for a quest and lots of mating to make up for being naughty witches.
The witches long ago unlocked something bad. Because of this they have to go through Atonement which is a quest and lots of sex. It will make the Eternal have a beating heart, and make the Witch immortal. Shea of course has to unlock her memories to even know what she is looking for. At one point Torin tells her he doesn’t know about the quest and she will find out when her memories release. A couple chapters later he tells her what they are going to find. This drove me nuts, but she doesn’t seem to catch on, maybe it’s all that sex?
It is safe to say that I was frustrated with Torin as a character. He is domineering at the start which I couldn’t stand. Later we are reminded of his devotion, his loyalty, his etc... I understand he has waited eight hundred some years for Shea. I get that it is most likely frustrating, but he threw me out of the story once or twice. I was not invested in the two of them as a couple. I liked Shea without Torin.
The Witchy world is really cool. I thought it was strange that in a world where all these women are accused of Witchcraft, most who are not Witches, the president is a woman. On top of that she seems to be a single mother. I want to know where this is going.
I enjoyed Shea, and her world, but I could have done with a different male lead. He seems flat. This could be because he isn’t human. There is a lot of information, and mythology behind the story that wasn’t explained. I also want to know where the world itself is going.
I just thought of something, more of a question. Once Shea is able to use her magical power she can do anything from conjuring the hottest designer clothes, to shooting fire out of her fingertips. If I was Shea, and I had to go up against another magical critter I thought was more powerful, would it really matter who was more powerful? With the versatility of her magic wouldn’t the winner always go to whoever was more creative?
Happy Reading!
dnf
February 28, 2015This has a real grabber of an opening, but I only made it about a quarter of the way through before setting it aside. She is rescued by a flaming man from an angry mob when her witchly powers begin to manifest, and he's apparently her eternal mate just waiting to 'claim' her to finish awakening her powers. But he's impatient - after centuries he could give her a little time to get aclimated to the idea but insists on sex ASAP to complete the bond - so she bolts and gets herself into deeper doo doo, ending locked up in witch-jail. I got to the rescue - lucky that he's decided not to wait for her to reincarnate one more time and decides to break her out of jail - and just wasn't hooked.
I did pick it up again two weeks later, and made it about half way and lost interest again after the pair finally begin their mating and the hero starts explaining about black silver artifacts and I realized that I was reading the story to read it and not because I was enjoying reading it. So this one is going in the car, it kills me not to finish a book and I will finish this eventually, but there are so many other books on my TBR pile calling my name...
I did pick it up again two weeks later, and made it about half way and lost interest again after the pair finally begin their mating and the hero starts explaining about black silver artifacts and I realized that I was reading the story to read it and not because I was enjoying reading it. So this one is going in the car, it kills me not to finish a book and I will finish this eventually, but there are so many other books on my TBR pile calling my name...
January 20, 2011
Imagine if the witch hysteria of old came back into practice and the witch hunting was an everyday thing and it was global.....
In Shea Jameson's world magic and witches are not fun and it's not something you dabble or flaunt. Shea lives in fear. Always running, always hiding. For 10 years this has been her way of life. Ever since her aunt was burned at the stake for being a witch. Now Shea learns that she has powers and is forced to run again. In that moment, the warrior Torin walks in, changing Shea's life forever.
Lately I have seen a lot of books with covers that have blown me away, but the story ends up falling flat. That is not the case with Visions of Magic. It has beautiful cover and a outstanding storyline. Shea and Torin's story is wonderfully paced, from the first scene to the last. Visions of Magic has a great energy and it pulls your right into the story. An enthralling tale and a fascinating concept. Ms. Hastings has created a scary and exciting new world, one that I look forward to visiting again.
In Shea Jameson's world magic and witches are not fun and it's not something you dabble or flaunt. Shea lives in fear. Always running, always hiding. For 10 years this has been her way of life. Ever since her aunt was burned at the stake for being a witch. Now Shea learns that she has powers and is forced to run again. In that moment, the warrior Torin walks in, changing Shea's life forever.
Lately I have seen a lot of books with covers that have blown me away, but the story ends up falling flat. That is not the case with Visions of Magic. It has beautiful cover and a outstanding storyline. Shea and Torin's story is wonderfully paced, from the first scene to the last. Visions of Magic has a great energy and it pulls your right into the story. An enthralling tale and a fascinating concept. Ms. Hastings has created a scary and exciting new world, one that I look forward to visiting again.
dnf
March 13, 2013This book is not making any sense to me. So the hero has been watching her for a long time because she's his mate but he waits until she's in danger to get close to her? And the romance is so unromantic. "You've been my woman for centuries. You'll remember me." Yeah, right.
And how do the villains find these people so quickly! I really don't know how an old woman could see somebody in a dark balcony in a house with tall walls set off the street? Does she have binoculars with infrared vision?
When I start wondering about these details, it's time to let a book go.
DNF
And how do the villains find these people so quickly! I really don't know how an old woman could see somebody in a dark balcony in a house with tall walls set off the street? Does she have binoculars with infrared vision?
When I start wondering about these details, it's time to let a book go.
DNF
October 3, 2011
An ok paranormal romance, with stilted dialog. Saved by an interesting mythology, some steamy scenes, and a shout out to my Ohio hometown, I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had been looking for romance unleavened by any other concerns. As is, I was hoping for more out of these characters and their relationship.
September 13, 2016
It's been a decade since a witch accidently burned her husband to a crisp in public. The witch said she didn't know she was a witch but the population is determined this won't happen again. The magic police has been formed and people are paranoid .
Originally Read: November 25, 2013
Rating: 3.75 stars actually
This entire review and others can be found at: http://www.ireadthatbook.com
Originally Read: November 25, 2013
Rating: 3.75 stars actually
This entire review and others can be found at: http://www.ireadthatbook.com
April 14, 2011
oh it was so exciting :) in every page something happened there wasnt a moment when i felt bored reading it...
May 14, 2011
I really enjoyed Visions of Magic. It was a fun read, and I definitely recommend it!
June 15, 2011
Loved it! Can't wait for book two! Review coming.
June 15, 2021
I got this book as part of a prize pack and I was excited to get started since I like the paranormal genre, but somehow this book just did not do it for me. I never connected to the characters and I almost had to force myself to pick up the book, never a good sign. I always feel like I let down the Author by not liking a book but unfortunately it can happen. I won't be following the rest of there series.
May 29, 2024
4/5
This review is taken from my notes from when I finished the book years ago.
Shea Jameson is on the run. She is a witch and the world fears them and wants them contained or, if possible, dead. Torin is the eternal mate of Shea. He has been waiting for her to awaken to her powers.
This review is taken from my notes from when I finished the book years ago.
Shea Jameson is on the run. She is a witch and the world fears them and wants them contained or, if possible, dead. Torin is the eternal mate of Shea. He has been waiting for her to awaken to her powers.
January 2, 2019
3.5 estrellas...
September 4, 2022
honestly the worst book i've ever read. the writing is bad, the plot lines are confusing and random. the whole thing is predictable and boring
January 13, 2017
3 1/2 stars
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