Something Wicked follows the story of Theo who has lost her parents in a fire, been dumped by her boyfriend and found out that she has a long, lost aunt who has invited her to live with her in Salem, Massachusetts; her life has been turned upside down in such a short period of time and to top it off she finds out that she is a witch which would explain the strange incidences that seem to happen when she is emotional.

I enjoyed Theo's growing friendship with Hazel and her relationship with her quirky aunt. There is also a budding forbidden relationship between Theo and witch hunter Trystan der Lancre; it was insta-love but it was enjoyable none the less and I am looking forward to seeing it progress in the sequel.

I enjoyed the mystery, magic, characters and the authors writing style; it kept me engaged from the very beginning; my biggest gripe though was Theo seemed a bit too accepting of her new life and came into her abilities too easily, I would have preferred a little bit of build-up,

Nicole M. Rubino was able to bring an unique spin on the Salem Witch Trials, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the elemental magic and the historical information about Salem.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review Something Wicked.

This was a perfect Halloween read! Witches, witch hunters, Salem, twists and turns, spells filled this book with so much wonderful magic.

I found the book had such great pacing, I really had a hard time putting it down and a couple of twists I didn’t see coming until the last quarter. That ending! I’m not sure how I’ll be able to wait till book 2.

I really loved the characters and while there was some insta love, I appreciated that there was an explanation. I did struggle with how quickly her grief was taken care of and would have appreciated more depth from that but overall it was definitely a book I would recommend.

Thank you to netgalley and Magnolia did an advanced copy. All opinions are completely my own.

If you loved Hocus Pocus, Pratical Magic, and Sabrina The Teenage Witch you will love this book it really gave me the fall/halloween feel right from the very beginning

<b>“Elementals are a group of witches who can control the elements of nature Earth, Air, Fire, and water. From the day an elemental is born, he or she has an affinity toward one element in particular, but elementals can develop the ability to control more then one element.”</b>

I love how the witches have an element or in some cases elements like earth,air, fire and water and that they get there strength from said element. For some reason i kept getting the movie The Covenant vibes they are both pretty similar in a way.

<b>“The three witches are representation of three vesica piscis, the lenses that formed the triquetra: The Protector, The Adversary, and The Confidante. The three witches appear in that order.</b>

I like how the witch who has just come into there power(s) or who doesn’t know how to control there power they have to go through a trail in there own mind and where they are at in there own mind determines element they can control and that it shows who you can trust

Theo and Hazel’s friendship from the beginning was something (we all have that one friend that no matter what life throws at you will always be by your side)

<b>“You dive I dive”</b>

The quotes above were taken from an ARC and are subject to change upon publication.

Loved this book! Nicole M. Rubino was able to bring an awesome take on the Salem Witch Trials to life in this book that takes place in present day. The characters were well thought out and although you knew things about characters that they didn't know themselves watching them learn who they are and how it relates to what has been happening in Salem is amazing. Great take on a coming of age story with a little witchy-ness sprinkled in.

This was such a fun perfect book to read this Halloween month!

Rubino tells such a fun story that I throughly enjoyed. This had a nice fun Sabrina the Teenage witch (the old TV show with Melissa Joan Hart) feel mixed with a little Hocus Pocus.

Theo was such a loveable fun teen that I felt deeply for. The book opens with Theo’s life being torn apart and turned upside down. She finds herself suddenly living with her Aunt full of so many secrets, but who truly seems to love her and want the best for her.

I enjoyed the way that Rubino built up all the different relationships in this story and really created a true trust between them. The unraveling of all the mysteries was done in such a fun way and I had fun piecing all the clues together.

The book ending had me pulling out my hair though. I really need book 2 now!

Rubino is going great places so make sure so check her out. Something Wicked comes out at the end of the month. Just perfect for a great Halloween treat.

Wow this was bad. This book was not worth my time. Someone in one of the many bookish Facebook groups that I follow mentioned her book and that it was available on Netgalley. It's about witches in Salem and since it's October and Halloween is fast approaching, I thought why not try this book. It would have been better if I ignored it. What a waste of time.

I'll mention a couple of things that annoyed me:
* The writing didn't flow and left much to be desired
* she's in a car accident and isn't at all shocked by the experience
* her parents die and she shows no emotion
* insta-love with the pretty boy who happens to be a witchhunter
* she finds out she's a witch and her powers are immediately activated and she has full control over them
* the one girl at school who was nice to her happens to be a witch too and didn't know it either so now they can learn together, yay *rolls eyes*

I stopped at 50% and DNFed this book. I couldn't deal with the simplicity of the story and the fast pace of the book.

**Review will be posted on my blog on October 16, 2019**
**3.5 Stars**

Thank you to Magnolia Press and NetGalley for giving me a chance to read this eARC.

Something Wicked is about a teenage girl named Theo who has strange things happening to her all the time. First, the accident with her ex-boyfriend, then her parents dying all of a sudden and things happens when she gets angry like windows slam shut. 👀 An aunt she never knew she had offers her a home with her in Salem, Massachusetts and that’s when Theo realizes she’s a witch.

Salem is also home to witch hunters, one being the very handsome, Trystan. It’s a forbidden insta-romance between them since witch hunters and witches getting together is a pretty bad idea. But they can’t fight the attraction happening between them! 🤷🏻‍♀️

What I enjoyed most about the story was learning about the history of the witches. Most of the book is about Theo learning about her powers. Apparently she’s a rare, powerful Elemental witch, and she easily learns how to use her powers…which is convenient. I thought it came way too easy for her. It is a young adult book so Theo had some teenage angst about finding out the truth about her family and dealing with boy problems.

The character I enjoyed the most is Theo’s aunt Elizabeth because she’s so smart, independent and powerful. She looks out for Elizabeth and helps her grow into being witch.

Trystan’s perspective gave us insight into the witch hunters but I think more of his story will be revealed in the sequel. I thought the history of witch hunters was interesting. Now Trystan is a bit older than Theo who is still in high school. Trystan is a college boy.

A lot of the action is at the end of the book where we get some witch vs. witch fighting. I did lose some interest around the middle of the book because I didn’t quite believe or trust Trystan’s feelings for Theo especially after some truths are revealed, but they seemed to work it out for the most part. Overall it’s a quick read about Salem witches, and witch hunters, infused with a little forbidden love. If you want a witchy read for October, this will definitely hit the spot!

Something Wicked is an intriguing and fresh blend when it comes to witchcraft and the Salem Witch Trials. The main narrator is Theo who survived a car accident, had her house burned down with her parents inside, recently discovered she has a long lost aunt, and learned that she’s a witch. The other narrator is Trystan who is a witch hunter living with his cold and stoic father after his mother died of cancer when he was younger. The second Theo and Trystan lay eyes on each other, it’s love at first sight. And that would be the reason I lowered the rating. Trystan makes up Theo’s every thought despite Trystan being moody and a jerk to her. He literally grows angry at her over a rune reading, tells her off, and she leaves crying and upset. A few minutes later, Theo is wanting to run to him and apologize for absolutely nothing all in order for him to reenter her life. These two are apparently soulmates, but from Elizabeth’s definition, it does not describe the two. Trystan is too toxic and Theo is too naïve.

The secrets and twists were easy to spot and unfortunately, this ends on a minor cliffhanger with many questions unanswered. I already know what those twists are, but I will read the next installment because though the instant love and moody/broody male lead were cliché, at least the plot was appealing.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC.

This book was both enjoyable and frustrating at the same time. I really liked some of the characters, but found others to.be lacking. It was an interesting take on the history of witchcraft in Salem that I found intriguing. As a fan of magic, and witches and witchcraft books, I had high hopes for the book. It was a page turner and I couldn’t wait to see how it would all come together in the end. However, there were too many secrets and too many questions left unanswered at the conclusion. I know that more is still to come, but I needed an ending that wrapped some things up. This book just ended as if my copy was missing some pages.

A cool, crisp October day is perfect for reading and then stopping yourself from making a 10 hour drive to Salem! Witches, magic, and mysteries, my favorite combo and i need more of this series.and I'm far from a young adult and love this.

This book was a perfect fall read. It made me want to hop in a car and go to Salem immediately! I loved the witchy aspects and the elements of magic and mystery that are woven throughout the story. The beginning was a little bit slow for me, but as soon as the main character arrived in Salem everything picked up pretty quickly.

Oh myyyyyyy! I need more!!! This book was finished so fast! I need to know how it ends! Great started of hopefully a new Witch-series! Can’t wait for the next one!

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Something wicked is a young adult supernatural thriller that reminds me a tiny bit of twilight, if twilight were about witches. Theo moves to Salem, Massachusetts with her mysterious aunt after her parents die. She learns that her aunt is a witch, and so is she. She soon meets and gets involved with Trystan, who s from a long line of witch hunters. The enmity between the witches and witch hunters remind me in a good way of the Twilight struggle between werewolf and vampire families. As Theo learns to use her powers, the lines of good and evil are blurred as she tries to figure out who is on her side and who cannot be trusted.

Although I am far from a young adult, I enjoyed this book. The characters are interesting and well written. The setting of the book in Salem gives us the opportunity to learn about the Salem witch trials. The theory the author came up with as to why the Salem witch trials even occurred is clever. I will be interested in reading the sequel. If you enjoy supernatural thrillers with strong characters and a little bit of history thrown in, you will enjoy this book. #witches #nicolerubino #

FYI there are some repeated words and grammar mistakes in this advanced reader copy.

I enjoyed this book, a nice light read, easy to follow.
I really do wish that authors wouldn’t do the whole, “oh, I have just discovered magical powers, next day is using said powers as if they had always known”
But apart from that was an ok book.

I loved this book, the characters were interesting and made me want to know more about them. The description of Salem was detailed with enough historical facts to make me want to visit there someday. I’m really looking forward to reading more about Theo, Elizabeth and Hazel, there is definitely more to their stories than just being witches. I’m invested in them now so I will definitely be preordering any new books in the series 😊 Can’t wait 🧙🏻‍♀️

For me this novel seemed to plod along. While I realize this is book one of others to come, too many questions went unanswered. I had high hopes for this one. Sadly, they were not met.

Enjoyable, magical, witchy fun in Salem.

In her debut novel, author Nicole M. Rubino delivers a magical tale of family, friendships, young love, and self-discovery. The teenagers are relatable and believable and their budding romance is kept clean. I really enjoyed the dual points of view. We follow Theo for most of the book, but for a few chapters, we are privy to the private thoughts and conversations of the leading guy, and it helps to flesh out a more complete story. Definitely forward to continuing this series.

‘Something Wicked’ will be available on November 19, 2019. This is the perfect Salem-based witchy story to get readers in a spooky mood this Fall, highly recommended.

Unfortunately, I don't think this novel was more me. I struggled to get through it and really wanted to DNF it. The highlights were it as set in a modern day Salem, and there was some historical accurate bits sprinkled in that made me very happy! I'm a big fan of all things witchy but maybe I wasn't the age group for this novel. I'm thinking a teenager between ages 12-17.

However, everything was just not for me. The story was cookie cutter and gave vibes of trying too hard to be the Secret Circle. I couldn't connect to Theo at all. She was all over the place and her actions didn't seem real for a teenage girl. What teenage girl gets dumped by a longterm boyfriend who immediately makes out with her best friend and the teenage girls is cool with it? The whole Insta-love/soulmates thing was just the nail in the coffin for me. I seriously dislike this trope and it's worse when it's kids. The relationship was way too intense.

I also find the plot predictable, there were no twists and turns and it was easy to know who the bad guy was but I think that was because I read it all before? I also thought the dialogue need a bit of improvement. It was awkward in most places.

I will not continue on with Something Wicked in the future but I do think the younger end of YA crowd will eat this novel up and will love it. I simply was not in the right age category for this novel.

Here’s what I simply did and didn’t like about Something Wicked.

What I liked –

The setting: modern day Salem. I’ve been there a handful of times – it’s one of my favorite places – and this author really captured its beauty, and the energy that the peak tourist season raises.
The new twist on the Salem witch trials.
Theo and Trystan: because I’m a sucker for forbidden love.

What I didn’t like –

Theo lacked some common sense and self-respect. Her boyfriend of two years all the sudden starts acting super shitty, including breaking-up with her, and then immediately making out with her so-called best friend, and yet Theo still cares for said boyfriend, and for the most part, immediately forgives the “best” friend.
Insta-love / the too soon use of the word soulmates: Theo and Trystan’s relationship got too intense too fast and I hated that the word soulmate was thrown out so soon. It cheapened the whole relationship for me.
The twists in this book weren’t very twisty. I quickly figured out who the bad guys were, and deduced other suspicious things. I wish they hadn’t been so blatant.

I’m not sure if I’ll continue with the series at this point. I felt that Something Wicked had great ideas and goals, but poor execution.

An absolutely incredible work of art.

I absolutely love the world Nicole Rubino created. This book was incredibly well written and kept me hooked the whole time, I binged the book in a few hours and couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for a real copy to be in my hands.

I do also appreciate the author taking the time to answer my questions on social media!

Can’t wait for the rest of the series