29. kol 2013.

Blog tour: Time Spell by T.A. Foster

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Book summary: 
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?
         I'ts been a while since I've came across some witches so I was really glad to meet Ivy. Even though I could assume some things from the blurb I can say that the plot it self was really complex and had that little dose of mystery.

          Let's go from the start. Ivy is a witch and comes from family that has been hiding their powers or talent. Besides being a witch Ivy tries to live life normally and tries to chase her dreams. One of her dreams came true after she wrote a successful novel, but the problems start when some people find themselves in her story and realize that their secret has been revealed. Then the problems start. Even though no one could assume that Ivy's book is more than fiction as it talks about one of the trickiest frauds. But the real problem is that is explaining the truth to her editor without revealing her biggest secret. Not an easy task.

         The story itself, especially the one from the past was really magically created and the way that Ivy stumbles upon it makes the whole thing really likable and good. Only Problem for me was love interest here. Luckily nothing big to worry about, just typical story. When we talk about ruggedly handsome editor he is exactly that. Not that you need more, though. I did liked his character but problem was the predictability in their relationship. It was like good old Hollywood story. That itself wouldn't be big deal but then we come to the ex-boyfriend. I can't say it was a love triangle (sort of, kind of) but at least Ivy wasn't whiny about it. That makes me like her character even more.

         Finally, the story itself was great, innovative and really enjoyable, with little issues but nothing that would ruin the whole story.

Rating: 4 stars.

About the author 

T.A. Foster is a Southern girl whose heart and spirit are connected to the beach. She grew up catching rays and chasing waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her adventurous pilot husband, two children and two canine kiddos.

Her long love affair with books started at an early age, and as soon as she was able, she transformed imaginative stories into words on paper. Time Spell is T.A.’s debut novel, and the first in a series about a very adventurous, clever, and magical girl named Ivy.

T.A. has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University. When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing or planning her next beach trip.


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31 komentar:

  1. I love witch stories, I always have and some how this one has slipped under my radar so I am so glad you were a part of the tour today! I love the cover. I think this is one that I will need to pick up. ;)

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    1. Yeah it was a very unusual witch story :)I hope you'll get to read it :)

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  2. This sounds like such a fun read, Tanja. I adore books with witches and I haven't read one in a long time, so I should probably look more into it.
    I'm glad that you thought the book was enjoyable. Lovely review! :)

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    1. I really need to read more witch books, I guess you can make a lot out of their magic :) Thanks Nick :)

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  3. I haven't heard of this one, but I'm glad to see you enjoyed it. I really enjoy witch stories though I've only read a handful, so I'll be looking into this for sure. Thanks for sharing!(:

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    1. I'm glad you like it and I really hope you'll get a chance to read it :) Thanks :)

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  4. Like a good old Hollywood story--haha. I think we all need those sometimes. Romcoms which make us swoon and slightly happy:) I loved Charmed when it was still on air and have re-watched all 9 seasons, but I don't think I've read a witch book before. I will when Snakeroot by Andrea Cremer comes out:) I think this sounds fun and I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself. Yay!

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    1. You know how it goes! :D Yes I loved it too, even though I have never seen the finale xD Haven't heard of this one before. Thanks Siiri :)

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  5. Until I read White Cat it had been awhile since I read a book with witches too. This sounds really interesting and I might look more into it :) Great review Tanja!

    Janina @ Synchronized Reading

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    1. I need to read that series really :) Thanks Janina :)

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  6. I haven't read a good witch book in awhile. THis sounds promising. I can handle a predictable romance if it is sweet and pleasant which this sounds like!

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    1. Yes it's that but I wish someone eliminated that ex-boyfriend. Thanks :)

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  7. Huh. So if people find themselves in her book then it must mean we meet some immortals! I love witches especially after I read Born Wicked. There's something about them that instantly make a book more captivating.
    After I read the summary I thought I wasn't going to like the love interests too but if it doesn't majorly hinder the story then that's good. Thanks for the review and giveaway (:

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  8. Ooo.... I love the sound of this. Especially that she travels back in time and writes about it.

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    1. Yeah she creates a story based on some events from the past :)

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  9. I love a good witchy tale and they are few and far between, this sounds really good and the past has me curious. Wonderful review my friend!

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    1. The past has that mystery in this book :) Thanks dear :)

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  10. I enjoy a good witch story occasionally and haven't read one in a long time. I'm glad this had s nice dose of mystery, and that you enjoyed. Great review, Tanja!

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    1. I hope you'll find some time to read this one :) Thanks Andrea :)

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  11. You're right. They're mostly there to put a spell here and there but here Ivy leads the way :) I hope you'll get a chance. Thanks Aman :)

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  12. I actually haven't read about witches in a LONG while too. This does sound interesting...I saw it somewhere before but can't remember where. And even though the romance was just meh cause of the predictability I am surprisingly looking forward to it. I think I'll check this one out! Glad you enjoyed this Tanja! Great review! :D

    ~ Maida
    Literary Love Affair 

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    1. I really hope you'll get a chance to read it :) I'm sure you'll enjoy it girl. Thanks ;)

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  13. What stunning cover! Great review. :)

    Sarah @ Kitties Like Books Too

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  14. This sounds like a lot of fun and I really like the cover! I havent read a time travel book in a while! I'll have to add this to the TBR. Great review.

    Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives

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    1. I hope you'll enjoy both witches and time travel here. Thanks Teresa :)

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  15. This does sound like a fun and original story, Tanja! Lovely review. :)

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  16. Wow, Tanja! This one is sounding so interesting. I'm so excited about the whole 'people find themselves in her novel' aspect and the MC/ author trying to explain this to her editor. Also, man, I love old family secrets and all that stuff. I had no idea about this book so thank you for your great review. I'll keep an eye out for it!

    Sarika @ The Readdicts

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    1. It's really good. She used something from the past that was really well done and turned it into a story. I hope you'll get it ;) Thanks Sarika :)

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