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Reviewed by Brenda Casto for Readers' Favorite
Cameron Harper's after school job is far from typical. She works in her grandmother Mimi's New Age shop that sells magical potions, lotions, just about anything that someone might need to conjure up a bit of good luck. Cam's best friend Reade is normally trying out the latest love potion, hoping to snag Troy, the new hottie at Milford High. Trouble is the spells normally never work. When a strange man driving a gray Lexus comes into the shop and drops an old parchment that contains a spell for Power Supreme, Cam knows it's the spell for her. She convinces Reade that it's the perfect spell for snagging Troy. The thing is, the items they need for the spell aren't sold in Mimi's shop so they enlist the help of Zach, a nerdy kid who has a major crush on Reade. Collecting the items are the least of their problems though, when the man in the Gray Lexus keeps showing up. Can the trio harness Power Supreme or will their plans fizzle? What about the strange guy -- is he dangerous or what? Reading Spellbound and Determined by Dax Varley is the only way to find out!
I love paranormal fiction with a twist and this book really gives the reader that and more! The book has strong, yet believable teen characters whose personalities jump off the pages. Dax Varley takes the readers' imagination into overdrive as we follow the trio while they collect the items they need to achieve Power Supreme! The conversations between the trio were so funny as they found themselves in different situations. I found myself anxious to see what they would get into next. Each character is unique and fresh.
Dax Varley knows how to turn a phrase, with the unique ability to make the reader feel they are on the same wavelength as the characters. I honestly felt I was seeing things through the eyes of a teen. A fun filled, fast paced read where the author weaves together plenty of action, a bit of suspense, mystery, and a dash of romance -- all blended together with a bit of magic to make for a laugh out loud read that I couldn't put down. A nice clean read that's going to appeal to a wide range of readers, young and old alike.
