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Summary: What can I say?
Review: Although I enjoy Silver RavenWolf's non-fiction books, the Witches' Chillers series was not worth reading. I read "Witches' Night Out", and gave the books a second chance with this one: "Witches' Night Of Fear," but I just couldn't get hooked. Don't get me wrong, Silver is a wonderful author and I own many of her books which have helped me in my studies, but if you are looking for a Wiccan novel series, you should check out Cate Tiernan's "Sweep" books. Those are my favourite books of all time, and don't even compare to Silver RavenWolf's.
Blessed Be. (*)
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Summary: The Chilling Horror of Witchcraft
Review: I am a Thelemite, but I also practive witchcraft. I got the Witches Chillers series because they were pretty inexpensive compared to other titles by the same author. I have read and liked both Silver Broomstick and Magick Cauldron. I read the first book in the series first to start chronologicly. The book was good, but not really a classic and while I liked it thought it could be better. That being said this second entry in the series is better than the first because it contains more depictions of actual teens practicing witchcraft and IMO better written so as to keep turning the pages. The first book didn't do that for me; I was hesitant to continue reading the book in chunks because I wasn't as interested in the subject matter. A clever book that at times reminded me of the brilliance of the fiction of Aleister Crowley. Recommended for younger occult practitioners.
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Summary: Definately worth reading
Review: I bought this book over the net so when it arrived at my doorstep I tore through the pages (even though I had a project due the next day). This book is definately worth reading. Silver apropriately mixes the religion and science of witchcraft (Wicca) with issues that apply to teens. Being an African American, I have to give Mama Silver her props for representing different ethnic groups in the Wiccan religion. Every teenager in the WNO coven is of a different racial and cultural background (Native American being the new addition). The book was intriguing and after picking it up, I couldn't put it down until I was done. Matter of fact, I'm rereading it now because I read it too fast the first time! The only thing I didn't like about it was that it didn't explain one or two things and the ending wasn't as climatic. Then again, maybe I read it too fast and skipped over something. Anyway, If you bought the first one, buy this one!
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Summary: A good thriller, if not the most realistic Wiccan story
Review: I found this book to be a great improvement on the first book.Nam deals with a very real problem in a realistic manner, although some of the book's events, like those of the first book, seem a little farfetched. Nevertheless, if you are simply looking for entertainment, it is written in a fastpaced and very readable style. Sidney is a welcome addition to the cast. The ending is wrapped up in a far more satisfactory manner than the first book. Isobel Bird's CIRCLE OF THREE is a more accurate portrayal of life as a Wiccan teenager. WITCHES CHILLERS focus on being murder-mysteries as much as being Wiccan books for teens. They're pretty good as thrillers go, but like thrillers, require more suspension of disbelief on the part of the reader to overlook some things that tend not to happen to the average person. This is a thriller first, rather than a depiction of life as a typical Wiccan teen. That being said, it's a gripping and entertaining story.
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Summary: Silver is an amazing writer
Review: I have read all of the Witches' Chillers books and they all are amazing. But because this one introduces them all and give background makes it the best one in the series. I personally wish that there were more teen fiction books from her. It combines her knowledge of Wicca and the art of fiction which makes the best combo. I would recommend this and everyone of Silver Ravenwolf's books for anyone interested in Wicca or just a very cool read.
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Summary: Not as good as the first
Review: I like this series but this book felt pretty lacking. There were some continuity problems. Bethany mentions that her dad was dating a psychologist a month ago but as I recall he was engaged to a lawyer. The book was also pretty violent. Now I know thath it's murder mystery but it got to the point where I couldn't buy that people were willing to accept that much violence and not need therapy. The end is filled with bloodshed and the teens manage to take it all in stride. I thought that the first book handled their reaction sto violence much more realistically.
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Summary: Not as good as the first
Review: I like this series but this book felt pretty lacking. There were some continuity problems. Bethany mentions that her dad was dating a psychologist a month ago but as I recall he was engaged to a lawyer. The book was also pretty violent. Now I know thath it's murder mystery but it got to the point where I couldn't buy that people were willing to accept that much violence and not need therapy. The end is filled with bloodshed and the teens manage to take it all in stride. I thought that the first book handled their reaction sto violence much more realistically.
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Summary: Witches' Night Of Fear
Review: This is a great book. I love the that Silver Ravenwolf wirtes her ficton books. This story deals with the magick from the religion of wicca, not the fairytale stuff you know about. Bethany Salem, a 16 year old girl, along with her friends Tillie and Nam search for new members for their coven WNO(Witches' Night Out). During the book some strange things are happening with Nam. She get a new boyfriend and sunndenly she forgets to do things for the coven that she's supposed to. Also she stops showing up at meetings. Well bethany and tillie with the help of new friends try to figure out what's wrong. What they find out is very disturbing. All tuns out well in the end and the action and the mystery never stop. Another thing I like about this book and her other books in the series is that in the back she's listed hotline numbers for abues and other things. I really enjoyed this book and I hope she writes more for this series.
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