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Braden's witch eyes give him an enormous power. A mere look causes a kaleidoscopic explosion of emotions, memories, darkness, and magic. But this rare gift is also his biggest curse.
Compelled to learn about his shadowed past and the family he never knew, Braden is drawn to the city of Belle Dam, where he is soon caught between two feuding witch dynasties. Sworn rivals Catherine Lansing and Jason Thorpe will use anything—lies, manipulation, illusion, and even murder—to seize control of Braden's powers. To stop an ancient evil from destroying the town, Braden must master his gift, even through the shocking discovery that Jason is his father. While his feelings for an enigmatic boy named Trey grow deeper, Braden realizes a terrible truth: Trey is Catherine Lansing's son . . . and Braden may be destined to kill him.
Praise:
"A bewitching blend of paranormal romance and intrigue."—KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Welcome to the town of Belle Dam, a mysterious place filled with intriguing characters, magic, and dangerous secrets. Witch Eyes pulled me in and kept me up half the night finishing it, only to leave me with a thirst for more! I seriously can't wait to see what Scott Tracey does next. His debut urban fantasy has it all: great voice, unique worldbuilding, and a sizzling romance that I adored."—KAREN MAHONEY, AUTHOR OF THE IRON WITCH
A bewitching blend of paranormal romance and intrigue.
Braden's witch eyes enable him to see the world, unfiltered, as a mashup of memories and magic. He lives in seclusion while his uncle trains him to handle the sensory overload and physical toll of his impressive natural abilities. When a dark premonition spells doom for Uncle John, the signs compel Braden to seek answers in Belle Dam, a small town in Washington that is besieged by two feuding families of witches. While both sides would gladly use Braden as a weapon, he attempts to stay neutral and focused on unlocking the mysteries in his visions. Characters who withhold information are given internal justification and believable motives, making them more than merely plot devices. Unraveling everyone else's complicated secrets traps Braden into keeping some of his own, especially from love interest Trey. The two boys' palpable connection and fledgling relationship is balanced with the intrigue and interwoven seamlessly into the plot, resulting in a well-paced novel that takes advantage of every tension available. The story's climax is logical and earned, leading to a denouement filled with bittersweet consequences.
Tracey's promising debut neither panders nor patronizes, trusting readers to solve Belle Dam's complex mysteries alongside a capable, self-assured hero. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up)
Fictionlove101
Posted June 8, 2012
Amazing book....it will leave you hungry waiting for Demon Eyes to come out!!! If you are gay and you like magic, you will not regret buying this book!!!!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I really liked this book! Filled with lots of magic, witches, and betrayals, I loved reading it. What I really enjoyed about this book is the great mystery of it. Mr. Tracey lead the reader to dark places, where secrets were revealed. And me likey secrets! I love that the reader, learned the secrets along with the main character Braden. It made the reader feel more in the story.
The setting of the story in Belle Dam really gave the book a much more intensifying read. I loved how well Mr. Tracey brought the town and its history back round to life. I also liked how Ms. Tracey didn't overwhelm the reader with too much information. Everything is given to the reader bit by bit and leaves the reader following the story much more closely. The rival of the families, the fighting really got my heart racing. The love interest was not my style, though others may enjoy it better than me.
Overall, I really loved and adored Mr. Tracey well written book. He is able to bring to life his characters, his settings, as well as bringing the reader into the story, falling swiftly in Braden's shoes. The magic that flowed from the book, enchanted the reader from the very first line.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.WITCH EYES was a fun, exciting read that kept me guessing right up to the end--in more ways than one! It's centered around Braden, a teenage witch who lives with his uncle until he's sort of forced to visit the tiny town of Belle Dam, where his family is from. Once there, Braden's already difficult life becomes almost unbearable.
Braden is a great character. He's strong yet vulnerable at the same time, with just enough heart to get himself into trouble by being a bit too trusting of others. In Belle Dam, he instantly becomes a pawn in a war between two families--one of which is his own. Along the way he meets two mysterious guys, Drew and Trey. At first glance, Drew is the nice one and Trey the typical bad boy, but as the book progresses, we learn that isn't necessarily the case.
Scott Tracey did a great job of creating well-rounded characters, from Braden and his two suitors to the heads of the feuding dynasties. A couple of places in the story lagged a bit for me, but overall it was a fun, enjoyable read that kept me hooked to the end. And I am excited for the next installment!
I am happy to give WITCH EYES 4 Stars, and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, unique read!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I love this book I couldn't put it down at first I didn't know it was a gay novel but (I'm gay myself) towards the middle that is when it got interesting and I was hooked. I can't wait for demon eyes to come out in the fall of 2012....I hope that Scott Tracey decided to release the second book early
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Posted September 8, 2011
This is the best book about witches ever. Although you should know that Braden is gay but the story does not center around that like other books with a gay male lead character. My favorite parts were when we got to see the world through Braden's witch eyes.
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Posted March 30, 2013
Not a bad read, if a little predictable. For the main character to be as powerful a witch as we are led to believe, he certainly lets a lot of witches control him. Just sayin'. Certainly worth the read, though.
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Posted March 29, 2013
It was difficult to continue reading after the first chapter as it did not hold my attention. Several chapters later i was drawn into the world of witches and found the story line facinating. As the story reached its climax, it abruptly ended. For this, i giive it two stars.
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Posted January 20, 2013
I really liked this book. It was awesome and kept me entertained and i really hope demon eyes (the second book) comes on the nook store!
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Posted January 7, 2013
One of my favorite books my favorite character was trey
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Posted December 24, 2012
Great fast passed read, leaving you satisfied but wanting more.
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Posted July 12, 2012
I loved this from beginning to end! I can't wait until the next one.
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Posted June 7, 2012
Nice to have a male witch story in the YA world for a change.
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Posted November 22, 2011
A great mix of magic and romance with neither being overdone.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is a series, right? Right? Okay, good! Because let me tell you - Witch Eyes is engaging and action packed and then it just leaves you in suspense and wanting more. Maybe not story wise - I did feel very satisfied at the conclusion in regards to Braden's history and story, but in terms of character drama? COME ON. What happened next!? But seriously. I am such a huge fan of witches and witch stories that are original and new. Witch Eyes was very original. Reading about Braden's visions and sensitivity to them gave me such a headache because I couldn't help but empathize with what he was going through. I HATE wearing sunglasses (I'm a freak, I know) and to wear 24/7 or else blinding visions with a side effect of migraines and fainting? Nightmare. And there's so much action in this book! There's hellhounds and shape shifters and creepy little girls and family feuds going-way-back and it all takes place in a SMALL TOWN yay. There's some intense fighting scenes and a few twists that I didn't see coming. Overall, I really enjoyed Witch Eyes. Time flew by while I was reading it, and thanks to all the magic-y, action-y awesome, there was no downtime. The ending felt very complete (other than the character dramaaa) and I can't wait to see where Braden's story goes next. Definitely check Witch Eyes out if you're looking for an action packed, witchy paranormal.
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Overview
Braden's witch eyes give him an enormous power. A mere look causes a kaleidoscopic explosion of emotions, memories, darkness, and magic. But this rare gift is also his biggest curse.
Compelled to learn about his shadowed past and the family he never knew, Braden is drawn to the city of Belle Dam, where he is soon caught between two feuding witch dynasties. Sworn rivals Catherine Lansing and Jason Thorpe will use anything—lies, manipulation, illusion, and even murder—to seize ...