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Posted on January 18, 2018 by Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
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Deadly Sweet
Lola Dodge
(Spellwork Syndicate #1)
Published by: Ink Monster LLC
Publication date: January 16th 2018
Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult
For fans of Hex Hall, The Magicians, Practical Magic, and Food Wars!
Anise Wise loves three things: baking, potion making, and reading her spellbooks in blissful silence. She might not be the most powerful witch, but enchantment is a rare skill, and her ability to bake with magic is even rarer. Too bad one wants witchcraft on their campus. Anise’s dream of attending pastry school crumbles with rejection letter after rejection letter.
Desperate to escape her dead-end future, Anise contacts the long-lost relative she’s not supposed to know about. Great Aunt Agatha owns the only magic bakery in the US, and she suddenly needs a new apprentice. Anise is so excited she books it to New Mexico without thinking to ask what happened to the last girl.
The Spellwork Syndicate rules the local witches in Taos, but as “accidents” turn into full-out attacks on Anise’s life, their promises to keep her safe are less and less reassuring. Her cranky bodyguard is doing his best, but it’s hard to fight back when she has no idea who’s the enemy. Or why she became their target.
If Anise can’t find and stop whoever wants her dead, she’ll be more toasted than a crème brûlée.
Who knew baking cakes could be so life or death?
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I give this book 4 out of 5 Magical Stars! I really enjoyed this paranormal/fantasy that was mixed with a bit of mystery as well!😍 From the beginning I felt at the edge of my seat with Anise being sought out by an assassin! I really enjoyed the main character and seeing her escape so many sticky situations was quite fun! The mystery was fun as well and enjoyed going through this story figuring out who was who. The only drawback for me was that I wish there was too much deserts and baking and not enough witchcraft like I have hoped. I still really enjoyed this read and will be looking forward to the next one in the series!
Author Bio:
Lola Dodge is a compulsive traveler, baker, and procrastinator. She earned her BA in English from Stonehill College and MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University–and hasn’t stopped moving since. When she’s not on the road, Lola spends her time indoors where the sunlight can’t melt her, writing or bingeing on anime and cherry soda. She can be summoned in a ritual involving curry, Hello Kitty idols, and a solid chocolate pentagram.
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Hey everyone! I'm Dani and I am a free spirited bibliophile!💖 I love meeting new people and being a part of this community. I have met the best people in the world being a book blogger and love them as family.😍 Here's some words that describe who I am in a nutshell: Book Nerd Girl, Custom-Made, Hippie Chick, Empath, Open Minded, Spiritual(but doesn't push), A Random Rambler, Loves Humor, Pansexual, Poly, Animal Lover, Book Molester, Life Coach, Psychology Major, Dyslexic That Was Self Taught With Books, Inspiring Author, Loves Others to a Fault!💖😍 The only thing I ask for on this blog is respect! Craziness and dirty joking welcome.💯 Discrimination and disrespectful comments can hit their asses with the door!💯📌📝
Sounds like fun, and as a bonus, it has no ridiculous character names! 🙂 x
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Hehe! I always check the names and think “man Pete is going to get a kick out of these names!” My current read is great but the names are a bit out there!😂😂😂
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the cover is delicious!
and your review is just as amazing
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Thanks so much sweetheart! You rock!
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OMG!!!…I have this on my Netgalley shelf. Your review makes me wanna read it. As soon as I finish my current Ill go with this. 🙂
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Thanks so much Lili!🤗😘 I hope you enjoy it and will be looking forward to your review!
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I really have to catch up on my Netgalley shelf. 🙂 I now feel ashamed to the publishers who approved the books. 🙂 Have a great day Dani.
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Well if it was a magic curry house I’d give it a go…
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Curry?! Lol.😂😂😂
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Thanks for hosting today, Dani! 🙂
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You’re welcome and thanks for this opportunity!😊💖📚
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I wish I could bake with magic. My cooking skills are so bad that I am in constant fear I might blow up my house lol 😂😂
Seriously though, this sounds like a fun book. And it is also quite the unusual story. In other words, I might be checking out this one 😊😊 In keeping with the cooking terms: this was a delicious review, from the always amazing Dani 😘😘❤️❤️
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Thanks so much Michel!😍 It was a sweet treat and a very unique book!😊
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I appreciate all your kindness and support, my friend!😊💖💛💙💜
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Thank you as well sweet Dani, for all you are and all the support you have shown me. You are an amazing friend and always puts a smile on my face whenever I see another one of your comments or posts 😘😘❤️❤️
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Excellent review Dani! The cover looks yummy so I can understand the story being full of baking desserts. I’m glad you still enjoyed the read 😊
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Thanks so much Jasmine! Yep it was definitely understandable with all the deserts!😍 I was hoping it would have a little more magic but still was magically delicious!😘 I appreciate your support on my blog!🙌🙌🙌
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Nice review Dani! This sounds like a sweet treat.😊
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Sounds like a paranormal cozy. Hmm….. will look into it.
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It was quite the paranormal cozy!😍 Sorry I didn’t see this comment!😱
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Lol. no worries!
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Lovely review, Dani
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Thanks so much Shalini!😍😘
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MY BABEE ❤ !! IVE MISSED YOUR POSTS SOO MUCH 😀 NOW I HAVE SOMETIME TO BLOG HOP WOOHOO Lovely revieww!! Seems like you love it too 😀 ! Paranormal fantasy is TTHEE WAY TO GO ! 💗💗💗💗
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Thanks so much My Blogger Babe!!!😍 I missed you. I have been a bit absent myself! I am glad you have a little bit of time besides working and doing studies 24/7! Sending you lots of LOVE from South Carolina, U.S.!😍 XOXOXOXO🌹🌹😘💖💙💛💜💚
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This sounds so adorable and cute! Too bad there’s not enough witchcraft going on… I mean, I love baking and all but I would love to have at least 50% of each!
Amazing review, Dani ❤
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That’s what I was hoping for Sophie but it was a bit more on the baking and deserts side but still a great read!😊 Thanks for your support Sophie! You ROCK!😍 I definitely recommend this book!😊
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😊 ❤ ❤ ❤
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😍😘💜🌹📚💝😘
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Fantasy mixed with mystery are sooo, sooo much fun! Glad you enjoyed this, Dani! 😀
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Yay! Thanks so much, Lashaan!😘🤗
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