Bewitched Bookworms

Read full Review at Bewitched BookwormsI was definitely intrigued first by the cover and the fact that between reading so many YA books, I really wanted to read a little Adult Urban Fantasy Story (Or is it Urban Paranormal, I have no idea about those labels..). Anyway the story was a little slow in the beginning but it was to be expected since it was the first of a series and about to set the rules of the world. I liked DJ although I still cannot describe her properly. She’s loyal, stubborn and independent although I guess stubborn is her strongest feature – not in a bad way of course!We follow DJ who is a Wizard working of the Elders in New Orleans right about when Katrina destroys this beautiful city. Suzanne Johnson adds at the beginning of each chapter real News Headlines from this time, which gives an odd mix of fiction and reality. I didn’t mind though.For me, the story picked up pace and I was beginning to get much more into the story when she meets her new partner Alex. Alex is exactly this kind of man we want to see in these stories! Strong bad ass, yet underneath he has a soft heart. He’s an assassin and is forced to work as her partner while investigating some strange ritual markings in the city and the disappearance of Gerry – than man who raised DJ.I loved the mystery and suspense in the story and I was eager to figure out what the heck was going on and where the hell Gerry disappeared. At the same time we learn more about DJ heritage which can be very dangerous knowledge!And although I did love DJ and Alex I was hoping for a stringer connection and a stronger romance. Some situations could have had a little more sexual tension or a least lead to a little more flirting which would have added to the beginning connection between those two.Bottom LineGreat debut into a new series and I feel invested enough in the characters to get the next one! Specially considering that I hope for more spark between Alex and DJ! I really enjoyed the story with all it’s little twist and surprising revelations and I’m looking froward reading the next!