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The Flower Bowl Spell
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal
Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
Rating:
( based on 6 reviews)
Published: Jan. 25, 2012
Words: 78,678 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465922748
Short description
Journalist Memphis Zhang, a powerful yet non-practicing San Francisco witch, finds herself reluctantly dragged back into the dangerous yet seductive worlds of urban magick and rock-and-roll.Extended description
Journalist Memphis Zhang isn’t ashamed of her Wiccan upbringing—in fact, she’s proud to be one of a few Chinese American witches in San Francisco, and maybe the world. Unlike the well-meaning but basically powerless Wiccans in her disbanded coven, Memphis can see fairies, read auras, and cast spells that actually work—even though she concocts them with ingredients like Nutella and antiperspirant. Yet after a friend she tries to protect is brutally killed, Memphis, full of guilt, abandons magick to lead a “normal” life. The appearance, however, of her dead friend’s sexy rock star brother—as well as a fairy in a subway tunnel—suggest that magick is not done with her. Reluctantly, Memphis finds herself dragged back into the world of urban magick, trying to stop a power-hungry witch from using the dangerous Flower Bowl Spell and killing the people Memphis loves—and maybe even Memphis herself.Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.
Tags
romance, speculative fiction, witchcraft, fairies, rock stars, magick, asian american, asian characters, witty smart, heroines journey, sassy heroine, witty paranormal romance, urban witches, smart heroineAvailable ebook reading formats
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Reviews
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Review by:
Carol
on April 01, 2013 :
This was a bit slow getting started but built up nicely as it went.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Tobi Helton
on July 09, 2012 :
First thoughts after......
I want more. Cliffhangers get me every time
How Distracted Did I Get?
Memphis is a strong character who is a Wiccan. She banished all magic but she starts seeing faeries and other images or demonstrations I just don't know what to call them. Memphis is sarcastic and smart and always has some sort of retort. But will she stay with her older boyfriend or end up with the sexy Tyson?
How Many Baskets?
So, I was very confused reading some parts of the book. I continued reading because I genuinely liked the story. It's great twists and turns you just don't know what to expect. Barring the few confusing scenes I would definitely reccomend this book to someone who enjoys a paranormal mystery romance. I give The Flower Bowl Spell.......
3 1/2
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
EllaDee011
on May 22, 2012 :
I couldn't put this book down - an enjoyable read. Way more valiue than the USD$2.99 price tag. Would make a great gift as it is so readable.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Roberta Goodman
on March 30, 2012 :
Memphis Zhang is a San Francisco journalist with a background in witchcraft. Having abandoned her roots in magick two years prior, because the protection spell she placed on her best friend, Alice, failed when she was brutally killed, she still suffers guilt. The sudden appearance of protective fairies, an assignment to interview Alice’s rock star brother, and a childhood friend’s insistence that Memphis take care of her two young daughters, while she leaves the country, slowly force this Chinese-American witch back into the lifestyle.
Memphis has no other choice but to take Romola and Cleo with her on an out-of-town assignment. After dodging danger, she eventually abandons the rock tour she’s supposed to be covering and embarks on a search for answers to the whereabouts of the girls’ mother. Tragedy follows when she discovers a member of her disbanded coven dead. While trying to piece together coincidences to get to the truth, Memphis starts to question whom she can trust.
The Flower Book Spell by Olivia Boler is a fantastical fast-paced roller-coaster ride. This story will keep you guessing until the end as to the identities of those trying to gain power through sinister means. I especially enjoyed the character of Cleo and the fact that she and Memphis shared unique talents.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Gary Cohen
on March 17, 2012 :
I am an admirer of Ms Boler's fiction, so although this book is not in a genre I would normally read, I decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The main character, Memphis Zhang, is engaging and always interesting, and I liked leaning about her magickal powers and her enchanting family as the book progressed. The story kept me reading to find out how things would turn out. Ms Boler has created a world very much like ours, but different enough to keep her readers entertained and entranced.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Whitepoint Press
on March 17, 2012 :
The writing is lively, and the magic is fun. Memphis-- what a great name-- is a very likable protagonist. I cared about her very much and wanted to keep reading to find out what happens to her. The Flower Bowl Spell is well written and satisfying-- an enjoyable experience.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Sara Smolarek
on March 04, 2012 :
(no rating)
The Flower Bowl Spell is one of the best books I've read by an indie author. I am a voracious reader, so I have many books under my belt to compare this to.
Olivia Boler achieves a nice balance of detail within this book. She does an excellent job of bringing life to her characters and their environment, without going overboard. For a change, I wasn't left thinking "Yeah yeah, enough about his eye color - get on with the story!" On the other had, nothing was omitted or skipped over so I was left wondering "How did they get from Point A to Point B?"
The plotline is a refreshing change from so many others of this genre I've read lately. It keeps you guessing, while is also keeps moving forward. No slow spots to work through. The extended description above gives an accurate "feel" for the story, and I won't spoil it for you by giving anything away.
One problem I often encounter with indie writers is a lack of technical skills - poor grammar with run-on sentences, incorrect word usage (exceptance vs acceptance, no vs know), punctuation errors (Let's eat, Grandma. vs Let's eat Grandma.), and bad spelling. You'd think some people never heard of spellcheck, much less a proofreader. Those kind of things are very distracting, and I've deleted books without finishing them because some were so badly done. None of these things were an issue wth The Flower Bowl Spell. Ms. Boler knows her stuff!
I honestly tried, but couldn't put The Flower Bowl Spell down until I finished it at 3:00 a.m. Ms. Boler - you are responsible for the dark circles under my eyes!
On a practical note: I initially chose this book because it is a substantial full-length novel at a budget-friendly price. I look forward to reading her next work - Perhaps a sequel?
(reviewed within a month of purchase)