Under the Cover of Wicca
(Watchtower Series #2)
Auhor: Darke Conteur
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Synopsis: Victims of
ritual sacrifices are showing up in one graveyard, and sixteen-year-old
sensitive Janet Weiss is the only witness the police have.
With Janet’s safety in question, Jezryall enlists the help of
Rowan, a Wiccan Priestess and old friend. When followers of dark magic kidnap
Janet in a brazen daylight attack, Jezryall and her team make a stand against
the continuing threat.
The balance between good and evil is being methodically destroyed,
and Janet’s unintentional witnessing of the latest ritual may not be by
accident. Jezryall and her staff must rescue the teen and stop the culprits
before the balance of power is tilted more in favour of evil.
Failure is not an option, or Janet’s soul won’t be the only one
condemned to Hell.
Favorite Quote: You are
either very brave, or very stupid,’ Aslin said. Ember moved closer to his side.
‘Probably a little of both.”
Brought to you by TeamNerd Reviewer Annabell Cadiz
Review: Under the
Cover of Wicca continues
right where Watchtower had left off. Martin is still
attempting to get used to his job working for a half demon-half human boss
named Jezryall, a Druid named Aslin or referred to as the Scot, who can do
element fused magic, a woman who can see ahead in time and back through touch
named Barbara and then there’s Daniel, who can see and speak to the dead—yeah,
totally normal job. In the second installment, the team sets out to take down a
Wiccan coven using black magic to open the portals of hell by using the souls
of innocent victims. As Martin tries to adjust to the rules set by Jezryall, he
is also assigned with having to protect Janet, a teenage girl who was at the
wrong place at the wrong time. Soon enough the team is thrown into a battle
that will have them facing their weaknesses and tragedy as they fight to
eliminate an evil that is determined to send the world to Hell, literally.
I really enjoyed the second installment to the WatchTower
Series. Martin was a bit of a wimp in the first one but his
character improved in Under the Cover of Wicca. He
still whines a bit but that’s due to the fact that a world of magic and
supernaturals are mixing into his human life so it’s understandable. Martin is
more direct and has a stronger attitude. I still would like to see him in more
action related scenes taking the reins but his character was better portrayed
in the second installment.
Aslin, the Scot, of course, is always fun to read. I just love the
mystery behind him and the wisdom he holds. He also has a caring heart
underneath his studious exterior. Barbara wasn’t as strong of a character as
the first novella and she seemed to take a backseat more in the second
installment. I was a bit disappointed in that because I wanted to see more of
her kick butt attitude. She did have more vulnerability which I understood and
appreciated. Daniel was as sweet as always and cute. I’m still waiting for
Daniel to have his moment in the sun since he plays a background character more
than anything. I do like his gifts though. I love how respectful and delicate
he handles the dead spirits. One of the best aspects of the book was how the
story showcased more Jezryall’s character. I liked being able to see the story
from her perspective and to see the battle within herself with her half-demon
part. She is fiercely strong and powerful but she’s also so vulnerable and
human.
There are only a few things that bothered me within the second
installment. Janet was quite the annoying character. She came off too much as
whiny and an airhead. I appreciated the fact that she wasn’t in the story that
much or the read would have been ruined. As much as I like the fact that Aslin
is developing a romance with another character introduced in the second
installment, it seemed a little too out of leftfield. It sprang out too quickly
and made the scene feel like it was just thrown in instead of flowing with the
rest of the novella. If the romance continues I would like to see it better
developed. The novella is short which would have frustrated me if not for the
fact that the author will continue to explore the characters and plot in future
books which I look forward to reading.
Under the Cover of Wicca was a great and fast-paced read. I was happy to
be able to get to know the characters I have come to befriend a lot better. I
am especially looking forward to seeing what the BIG mystery is behind
Jezryall’s secretive comments to Martin’s role in the upcoming battles!
Definitely a must read!
About the Author: Darke Conteur is a Stay at Home Mom with a passion for writing and a Wiccan. She creates works of fiction ranging from the paranormal genre to the science fiction genre. When she isn’t working on her latest inspired piece by her Muse, she can be found taking care of her Husband and her son (Sithboy). She also has two cats, one kitten and a ghost dog who like to demand her attention as much as possible. She first jumped into the world of e-publishing back in 2011 with The Watchtower, the first novella in her Watchtower Series.
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