Bewitching (Alex Flinn)

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         Kendra - the witch you may or may not know from Flinn's earlier book, Beastly - is back.  This time, she's here to tell her side of the story.  Kendra has been around for a long time, using her powers to help people in need.  Even though she means well, sometimes Kendra's ideas go horribly awry (ever heard of the "Little Mermaid"?).  Despite past difficulties, Kendra was recently encouraged by an unexpected success.  Now she sees Emma, a girl with a passive-aggressive step-sister, in need of help - and Kendra thinks she qualifies for the job.  After all, Kendra has some tricks up her sleeve, and Emma seems to be worth the effort.  Of course, if things go wrong, Emma's life just might be ruined.
      
         Bewitching was a good book, but I didn't enjoy it as much as some of Alex Flinn's other stories.  It was certainly a unique take on "Cinderella".  It was more realistic than other Cinderella stories in that Emma had a mean streak and her step-sister wasn't always horrible.  I really did like seeing Kendra's background after reading Beastly, and I would definitely recommend this book for those who read it as well.  Bewitching is a good, light read if you're looking for a fresh take on several old stories.

Rating: 4/5
Completed: February 20, 2012