Where Magic Begins by Faith Prince
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Witches
Pages: 233
Cover: Kindle
Age rating: 14
Buy on: Amazon, Kindle
​​​
​,
​
​
​
Half human, half witch. Hated by both sides, Zoeli doesn't trust anyone, least of all her backstabbing twin sister Saria.
Zoeli's family used to reign over the supernatural realm. When Zoeli's mother, Alaina Crowe, broke magical law to marry a human, their family was torn apart, and the Crowes were removed from the throne.
Someone's still angry that the Crowes were dethroned. Someone who's been watching, plotting, and biding their time...
As Zoeli uncovers more secrets, deceptions and lies surrounding the royal families, she discovers that a handsome sorcerer, Damian, has been following her. He claims that he only means to protect her, but can she trust him?
In a world where nothing is what it seems and danger lurks around every corner, Zoeli's running out of time.
A supernatural force more powerful than she ever imagined is coming after the Crowe sisters.
If Zoeli can’t make amends with Saria, she’ll face the battle of her lifetime—alone.
Review:
​​​Characters and Plot
First of, I would like to thank you the author for sending me this book for free in exchange for a thoughtful review and post on Instagram, I am really grateful for that. Now onto the review, this book is fast paced and fun to read, I normally don't like sibling rivalry as a trope but this somehow work for me.
​
The element of witches and vampires were definitely intriguing, most fantasy books either had fae or dragon, so this is a refreshing take. I really appreciate Saria's character development throughout the book, at first, she was annoying, selfish and was constantly getting on my nerve. But by the end of the book, she mature so much and actually care about Zoeli's wellbeing.
​
I feel really bad for Zoeli, living in her sister's shadow and constantly get brush over by everyone, I was so eager for Zoeli to give Saria the biggest confrontation of her life but that didn't happen sadly. I really like that you had to go through a portal to enter the magical world, it's been so long since I read a fantasy book where there is 2 different worlds.
​
The romance was fine, it was a but rush to it, but there are some cute moments. However, I do think this book would even be better if Saria and Zoeli actually had a confrontation, cause the fact that they make up so suddenly was odd to me.
​
​Conclusion
This book was a quick, fun read, if you wanted something that is easy and can get you through a reading slump, this book will be perfect for you.
​
​
​