“This delectably dark [novel], first in the Sweep series, brings a supernatural spin to classic teen issues—popularity, romance, alienation and the search for self…While Tiernan’s ingredients are familiar, she stirs the cauldron with engaging, even cinematic, prose and sharply individuates her characters. She introduces the Wiccan material with some depth as well as with a skillful degree of ambiguity; readers will not know immediately whether or not the series embraces Wicca.” Publishers Weekly
Description
Something is happening to Morgan that she doesn’t understand. She sees things, feels things in a new way. She can do things normal people can’t do. Powerful things. Magical things. And it scares her.
She never chose to learn witchcraft, but she’s starting to wonder if witchcraft is choosing her.
Morgan and her best friend, Bree, are introduced to Wicca when a gorgeous senior named Cal invites them to join his new coven. Morgan falls for Cal immediately—and discovers that she has strong, inexplicable powers.
Praise
“This delectably dark [novel], first in the Sweep series, brings a supernatural spin to classic teen issues—popularity, romance, alienation and the search for self…While Tiernan’s ingredients are familiar, she stirs the cauldron with engaging, even cinematic, prose and sharply individuates her characters. She introduces the Wiccan material with some depth as well as with a skillful degree of ambiguity; readers will not know immediately whether or not the series embraces Wicca.” Publishers Weekly
“This novel is an intriguing read about a young, vulnerable teenager who finds herself drawn to a ‘strange phenomenon.’” ALAN Review
“Whelan’s narration sounds genuine as she captures Morgan’s self-deprecating humor and sense of wonder. Whelan makes each teenager’s voice unique.” AudioFile
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Feb 20, 2011 |
| Release Date | February 21, 2011 |
| Number in Series | 1 |
| Series Display String | The Sweep Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1298246400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Children's Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Cate Tiernan is the author of the popular Sweep and Balefire series, as well as the Immortal Beloved novels, another fantasy series for young adults. She grew up in New Orleans and lived in New York City for many years, editing and writing a multitude of popular children’s series. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children.
Narrator Bio
Julia Whelan is a novelist, screenwriter, lifelong actor, and multiple award-winning audiobook narrator. She graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Middlebury College and Oxford University. She is a former child actor who has appeared in multiple films and television shows.
Overview
Something is happening to Morgan that she doesn’t understand. She sees things, feels things in a new way. She can do things normal people can’t do. Powerful things. Magical things. And it scares her.
She never chose to learn witchcraft, but she’s starting to wonder if witchcraft is choosing her.
Morgan and her best friend, Bree, are introduced to Wicca when a gorgeous senior named Cal invites them to join his new coven. Morgan falls for Cal immediately—and discovers that she has strong, inexplicable powers.
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