Halfway Dead

This book was a total page turner for me! The story is told from the main character's point of view and you immediately sympathise with her: she is brave, optimistic, and a witch! I loved that there wasn't any conflict in the character with being "normal", she likes who she is and uses her magic for good. Her relationship with her Gran was one of my favorite parts and wish we had seen more of it.

The plot was mysterious and entertaining. It has the perfect balance of suspense, action and romance. I felt like the pacing took a bit to pick up but then it was perfect!

I like this series. It was just a tad slow getting started but once Carly and Jim started their quest it was all action. Set in the lake district of New York where magic is alive and well , Carly draws on her skills to help Jim locate a lost stand of American Chestnut trees. With the help of the wood sprites and a vampire in need of help, they enter the cursed area and prepare to battle the evil overseers. Just the perfect touch of magic and paranormal romance. First published in 2015, I'm going to be looking for the additional book in this series (Halfway Witchy) I've never read this author before but he appears to have a good number of books available.

This book was nothing that I thought it would be but I loved it just the same. Amazing plot that kept me on the edge of my seat. Can't wait to read this one again.

Carlie could kill two things in the world: magical creatures and cars. Then Carlie was walking in the creek and smelt roasting meat, when she got close enough Carlie saw a Wendigo then it was walking calmly toward her.Carlie had done a spell on a rock and threw it and it struck the chest of the Wendigo and the spell did it’s work and killed the Wendigo . Then a female Wendigo hit from behind Carlie but Carlie killed her also. Carlie cooks at the only diner in town called The Hawthorne Diner or just the Diner. Carlie’s familiar was a twenty five pound Maine Coon cat named Gus. Carlie was a witch. Carlie rarely found time to date. Carlie likes knowing Tammy she makes Carlie’s life interesting and easy. Tammy delivered packages and Carlie ordered things. Carlie lives in the town of Halfway. Carlie was a white witch and rid the world of sickness. Carlie can usually rebound from anything in minutes which was one of the reasons why her spells were rarely off. Her grandmother/Gran constantly urged Carlie to strengthen and purify her magic through embracing things on her charm bracelet as it was like a tiny arsenal of magical power.No witch in Carlie’s family went without a charm bracelet. Carlie’s family seemed to be the quietest practitioners of witchcraft in all of history. They behaved and paid their taxes. Carlie could not remember one instance when they been at the head or the tail end of any uprisings. Carlie’s family didn’t like drama. Carlie heard her name called and it turned out to be her new neighbor Major. Then Major told Carlie he was an investigator of sorts . he looked for a lot of things when they needed to be found. Major was looking for a group of American Chestnut trees as all other tree of this type had been destroyed but his grandmother had seen a picture of the trees they were suppose to be. Major was here to find the trees. He heard the trees were at Thendara. This trip was to be strictly a confirmer trip for Major. He wants to take some pictures maybe get a leaf or two and and put the destination into his GPS. He wanted Carlie to help him find the trees. After Major left Carlei rushed to her grandmother’s house. Carlie’s grandmother said there is something that killed at Thendara and it will kill again. Then another investigator -Jim- comes to Carlie and he asks for the same help but fills in a lot more questions . Jim used to be a cop. Jim and Carlie go into the forest to find the trees and there meet Wulfrie an ancient Viking vampire. Also a ghost had called to Carlie from those same woods.
I liked this book. For the most part it is a good read all though a little tough getting into but once it really caught my attention it had no problem keeping my attention. I love how Carlie adores her Gran . But where did Major go why even bring him into the story at all? But anyway this had a good plot and ending. I liked the characters a lot and all the ins and outs of the story and I recommend.

Fabulous! Great world building, loving the characters, will be looking for more by this author!

I've been super into witches lately, so it was inevitable that I'd pick this one up. I really enjoyed the protagonist and feel like this makes a great summer read. Some witch stories are intractably autumnal, best to be read when leaves are blowing down sidewalks and pumpkins peer at you from porches. Halfway Dead is more of a flexible witch story, though, which I appreciated, as sometimes you want something witchy in July. I loved the dynamic between the characters and I think it was that that really kept me going. Very fun read, especially for fans of supernatural YA.

My Rating: 5 Stars!

I was pleasantly surprised by this novel! I was not expecting to be drawn into the world that Maggert has created, The main character, Carlie, a white white, was a short cook who packs a punch and I adored her! The supernatural elements were intriguing and one of my favorite aspects of the world building that Maggert did a great job with. I only wish it had been longer!

I recommend checking out this underrated series!