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- Publisher: San Val (April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1417716576
- ISBN-13: 978-1417716579
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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On the surface, Dime Store Magic hinges on a common domestic situation. Typically rebellious teen Savannah is constantly butting heads with protective guardian mother Paige Winterbourne. But the standard teen traumas pale in comparison to Savannah's difficulties. To begin with, her mother Eve, a black witch, was murdered, and now evil telekinetic half-demon Leah O'Donnell is trying to gain custody of her, by means fair or foul. Standing in Leah's way is Paige, a rather typical twentysomething entrepreneur, trying to come to terms with this motherhood thing--that, and her status as leader of the American Coven. Welcome to East Falls, a sleepy small town outside Boston that turns out to be a hotbed of occult activity.
Dime Store Magic is a thoroughly entertaining supernatural thriller. Like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dime Store Magic features a contemporary setting and outwardly normal characters. This device provides scope for humour and social satire, and Kelley Armstrong proves adept at both. For instance, there's Savannah's observation that "all the best sorcerers are lawyers. Well, until they get older and become politicians." In fact, a young sorcerer lawyer, Luis Cortez, becomes Paige's and Savannah's best ally in the fight against the evil forces terrorising them. In Dime Store Magic, the third in Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series, following Bitten and Stolen, she displays a nice ear for dialogue, an imaginative way of describing the differing characteristics of witches, demons and sorcerers, and skill in piling on the suspense, which adds up to one fun read. --Kerry Doole, Amazon.ca --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"A convincing small-town setting, clever contemporary dialogue, compelling characterizations and a touch of cool humor .... This story's special strength lies in its seamless incorporation of the supernatural into the real world."--"Publishers Weekly"
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading Bitten and Stolen I was slightly dubious as to what this third book had to offer. It is certainly different from Kelley's first two books, mostly due to her shift from Elena to Paige and I'm not entirely sure the shift is a good one.
If you're looking for a punchy modern leading lady, like Elena, then Paige isn't going to satisfy you. I must admit that I wanted a bit of kick from the book, something to get my blood flowing, some passion and some depth, but I don't feel this book delivers any of those to any great depth. And that's what this book is lacking - depth. It's nice, it's a good read and it flows very easily (I read it within two evenings and couldn't put it down) BUT there isn't the depth of character that should leave you really caring what happens to Paige, Savannah and Cortez.
And a bit of advice, if you haven't read the first two then I'd suggest you read them first, as when there is a touch of depth in this book, it comes from the writer explaining previous events.
Don't get me wrong, like I said, it's a good read and you'll come away satisfied, I gave it four stars for this very reason, but there's just something... not quite right.
Bring back Elena.
If you're looking for a punchy modern leading lady, like Elena, then Paige isn't going to satisfy you. I must admit that I wanted a bit of kick from the book, something to get my blood flowing, some passion and some depth, but I don't feel this book delivers any of those to any great depth. And that's what this book is lacking - depth. It's nice, it's a good read and it flows very easily (I read it within two evenings and couldn't put it down) BUT there isn't the depth of character that should leave you really caring what happens to Paige, Savannah and Cortez.
And a bit of advice, if you haven't read the first two then I'd suggest you read them first, as when there is a touch of depth in this book, it comes from the writer explaining previous events.
Don't get me wrong, like I said, it's a good read and you'll come away satisfied, I gave it four stars for this very reason, but there's just something... not quite right.
Bring back Elena.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Dime store magic" is the third book in Kelley Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series. These books have a lot of action, magic and yes, some romance. But more importantly, they are thoroughly engaging, so be prepared to be immersed in a world that differs quite a bit from our own.
The narrator of "Dime store magic" is Paige Winterbourne, a 23-year-old witch who suddenly finds herself as guardian of Savannah Levine, the irritable 13-year-old daughter of Eve, the black sheep of Paige's family. Unfortunately, Savannah isn't just an annoyed teenager angry with everything and everyone: she is also a witch with growing powers and a noticeable tendency towards dark magic, like her mother. On top of everything, Paige also becomes the leader of her Coven (due to the death of her mother, narrated in "Stolen"). It is worthwhile to point out that the position is mostly nominal, though, as Paige doesn't get a lot of respect from the other witches.
Life isn't obviously too easy for Paige, but neither is it overly problematic. That changes, though, when Savannah's previously unknown father, a powerful wizard, decides to fight for custody in order to gain control of his daughter's power. Paige won't give in without a fight, as wizards are traditional enemies of witches. The result is that she will have to put her life and reputation on the line, and will need to accept help from whomever can give it. That includes Lucas Cortez, a lawyer but also a wizard that has rebelled against his heritage and goes from quest to quest striving to make justice. In Paige's words, "It was a sad world when a witch had to rely on a work-starved sorcerer for help". The fact is, soon enough she will view Lucas in a different way...
All in all, I highly recommend this book. In my opinion, it is an excellent addition to the series, and will make you want to read the sequel immediately. For that, you will have to buy or borrow "Industrial magic"... But in the meanwhile, enjoy "Dime store magic" :)
Belen Alcat
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It was so hard to read this book without comparing the characters to Elena and Clay from the first two books in the Women of the Otherworld series. I felt that Paige wasn't as strong of a character and was a pushover in comparison.
I'm still going to try to rate it without relating Dime Store Magic to Bitten or Stolen but it's so HARD!
I loved reading about the history of the witches in Dime Store Magic; especially when it came to the sorcerers getting involved.
I also loved how the romance in this story didn't dominate the plot. It was a great change to be honest because otherwise, I feel like the story-line would have become too messy and all over the place if that makes sense.
What's great is that if a reader started the Women of the Otherworld series from Dime Store Magic they wouldn't be lost at all, simply because it seems like it could be a separate series competely.
I loved Savannah's character. She was so sassy and naive that Paige had to run around after her like a headless chicken half the time!
I also liked Lucas's character. He was so calm and composed throughout which was great for a little change. You could also see how he would be great for Paige as they're kind of opposites in a way but complement each other.
However, I did find Paige to be a bit irritating; she just did some stupid things at times that didn't have to happen.
The world that Dime Store Magic is set in is flawless. The idea of the rivalry between sorcerers and witches, covens and Lucas's family story were all brilliant.
Above all though, Dime Store Magic was a really fast-paced and exciting all the way through. I couldn't put it down.
I'm still going to try to rate it without relating Dime Store Magic to Bitten or Stolen but it's so HARD!
I loved reading about the history of the witches in Dime Store Magic; especially when it came to the sorcerers getting involved.
I also loved how the romance in this story didn't dominate the plot. It was a great change to be honest because otherwise, I feel like the story-line would have become too messy and all over the place if that makes sense.
What's great is that if a reader started the Women of the Otherworld series from Dime Store Magic they wouldn't be lost at all, simply because it seems like it could be a separate series competely.
I loved Savannah's character. She was so sassy and naive that Paige had to run around after her like a headless chicken half the time!
I also liked Lucas's character. He was so calm and composed throughout which was great for a little change. You could also see how he would be great for Paige as they're kind of opposites in a way but complement each other.
However, I did find Paige to be a bit irritating; she just did some stupid things at times that didn't have to happen.
The world that Dime Store Magic is set in is flawless. The idea of the rivalry between sorcerers and witches, covens and Lucas's family story were all brilliant.
Above all though, Dime Store Magic was a really fast-paced and exciting all the way through. I couldn't put it down.
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This is book 3 in the `women of the otherworld' series. Apologies; I still haven't read book 2 so I'm not sure of the timeline between the... Read more
This is book 3 in the `women of the otherworld' series. Apologies; I still haven't read book 2 so I'm not sure of the timeline between the... Read more
Published 16 hours ago by Sarah
Weaker but not bad...
Ok so the first two books in the series hooked me, but i did feel a little dubious as to buying this as it no longer focuses on Elena and the werewolves, but on the witch Paige and... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Tali
ADDICTIVE READING
I chanced upon this author's works and decided to give them a try and I am delighted that I did so. As a teacher in a secondary school, I find that reading works of fiction is my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jacq
paige and savannah
being an avid fan of kelley armstrong i will try and give an unbiased view of this bookno 3 in the women of the otherworld you must have an imagination toward witches etc but i... Read more
Published 2 months ago by rainbow
Fantastic book!!
I was worried about buying this book as i am more of a werewolf fan and enjoyed bitten and stolen but i wasnt qute as enchanted with the witchs in stolen, but this book didnt... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Hannah
The otherworld gets magical
Paige Winterbourne is not only a witch, but the new leader of the American Coven. At twenty-three she hadn't expected to take over the role for years to come, nor had she expected... Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. Manning
Brilliant
I am a huge Kelley Armstrong fan after reading the Women of the Otherworld series. From book one, Bitten, I have been hooked. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Tuffley
freakin fantastic
I think this is one of the best book ive ever read, it was a real horror but good all the same. kelley armstrong blended humor straight with horror and it worked splededly. Read more
Published 15 months ago by helllllooooolaaa
Third book in the series
I was a bit hesitant to read this third book as it marks a major shift in gear from Elena, Clay, Jeremy and the werewolves to Paige, Savannah and the witches. Read more
Published 16 months ago by daisyduck1976
Fantastic fantasy
I started with this one. Yea out of order, but actually it doesn't matter.
It's still one of my favourites of the series and I've ready them all now. Read more
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