Book Review: Time Spell

Media Type: Ebook (ARC)
Title: Time Spell
Author: T.A. Chase
Pages: Paperback; 242
Publisher: Bookbaby
Release Date: August 27, 2013
Source: Author
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Content Screening: Nothing of note

HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart

Recommended to: Readers who enjoy mystery blended with paranormal aspects

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Ivy Grace is learning that magic–and love–are all about the right timing.

Follow the adventures of this spirited young Southern woman as she embarks upon a successful new career writing novels and movies that explore romantic mysteries of the past.

Ivy, a witch who spends her days practicing her brand of good magic in a sleepy little city, often travels back in time to observe events of yesteryear and turn them into compelling stories for her modern-day fans. But as her uncanny ability to weave enthralling historic tales lands her in the limelight, she quickly finds that fame sometimes comes with a price.

Evil forces now know who she is and threaten to reveal her family’s most sacred magical secrets.

With the help of her ruggedly handsome editor and a sexy supernatural ex-boyfriend, Ivy must unravel history while fighting to keep these ominous forces at bay.

Will Ivy be able to make the ultimate sacrifice for the people she loves the most?

 Where do I start with this review? I suppose I should let you know that I adored Ivy Grace, our protagonist in this story. I couldn’t have asked for a more upbeat, likeable protagonist to follow. Ivy is a witch, but her life isn’t filled with doom and gloom. She has a healthy relationship with her family, a witty personality, and the same improper thoughts I’d have while she’s around her rather hunky agent. Ivy carries herself with a perfect mixture of grace and humor that’s hard not to love.

Which, in fact, was why I was more than willing to follow Ivy into whatever situation she might find herself in. A delightful mystery is woven through these pages. T.A. chase expertly weaves Ivy’s “witchy powers” in with a story that will keep you guessing. I was a little lost at some points. Ivy’s thoughts flow a mile a minute so sometimes important tiny bits of information are easy to skip over. Still, I can’t deny I enjoyed the mystery aspect of her story.

The one thing I couldn’t quite get behind were Jack and Finn. Maybe it’s because there isn’t a lot of story behind these two. I only knew that Jack was the object of Ivy’s adoration, and her editor, and that Finn was her ex, and a detective. It’s clear that both of them care about Ivy. Even when Jack finds out that he’s gotten himself into a huge mess, he still sticks up for her. There isn’t a full blown romance here. Just enough to add an extra element to everything else going on. I’m hoping maybe there will be more to come?

In the end, Time Spell was a fun read. I think that fans of paranormal stories and mystery stories will both find things to love in T.A. Chase’s book. I also have no doubt that Ivy Grace will easily steal the heart of everyone. Will Jack fall for Ivy? Will she be able to set the course of history back on track? I just don’t know, but I do know that I definitely want to find out.

FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.