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Witchling (Taming the Elements Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Hickory Mack (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 234 ratings
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"She tried to kiss me," Makkai said.

"She's eighteen, she likes to be kissed," Gideon retorted, then narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean she tried?"

"I turned her away."

"You rejected her," Gideon echoed. "Do you have any idea how long she's been working up the courage to try kissing you?"

"It wasn't a rejection, she knows it isn't forever. She told you she was going to try this?" Makkai growled.

"Chiori tells me everything," Gideon growled right back.

BLURB:

Chiori's powers have continued growing at an alarming rate, and her growing desire for her guys is only making it harder to control. Lord Makkai puts the decision of when to seal their bond into her hands, but before she can make that choice the hunters finally make their move. Her fox demon gives her his fire before their connection is dimmed, leaving Chiori with a new magic, and an overwhelming sense of panic.

Joined by their friends, Chiori and Gideon undertake a quest to take back what the hunters have stolen. Two new elements and two gorgeous new men enter their lives along the way, each bringing challenges of their own.

When the darkness of her past resurfaces, proving Chiori capable of cruel and horrific acts in the name of reclaiming her Lord, it’s up to Gideon to keep her sanity intact. Can he keep her broken pieces glued together long enough to bring Makkai home?

REVIEWS FOR HALF-BREED:

• Half-Breed has EASILY slid into my top three favorite books EVER!!

• Speachless

• A beautiful take on the genre

• I need the next book ASAP!

OBLIGATORY DISCLAIMER
Witchling is 18+ for adult situations and themes of language and violence.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083RTF54Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mack House Publishing (July 5, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 517 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 234 ratings

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Hickory Mack

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Hickory is a single mother of three, raising her children alongside of their dogs, cats and pet pigeons. Living in the northern reaches of Minnesota, she wanders the woods and the beaches of Lake Superior, dreaming up her next story.

Still recovering from homelessness, she looks forward to the day she can create and run an animal rescue, with an emphasis on roosters and other farm animals.

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Customers find the book has an interesting storyline with a lot of action and twists. They appreciate the rich world-building and detailed writing style. The book is described as engaging, fun to read, and the best kind of escapism. Readers mention it's long, but still want more. The magic and characters are described well. Customers feel the emotional content is intense and close.

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16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They appreciate the distinct personalities of each harem member and the balance between strength and softness.

"...is not only beautifully written, but also supported by incredible character development and page-turning excitement that kept me reading well into..." Read more

"Very interesting and definitely love these characters. And her men? Yum. And those sexy time. I’m enjoying this series so much...." Read more

"...Great characters, interesting storyline, fun dialogue AND some seriously hot males for our lucky heroine...." Read more

"...Strong and continual character development draws me in and makes me feel their experiences and helps plunge me that much deeper into their world...." Read more

16 customers mention "Storyline"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline interesting and engaging. They appreciate the twists and information, as well as the exciting plot progression that keeps them hooked. The book has plenty of action, suspense, and lustful scenes that keep readers hooked.

"...This next installment of the series is packed with excitement, action, suspense, and has plenty of lustful scenes to keep you on the edge of your..." Read more

"...best kind of escapism to me because it's giving me everything I need: fantasy, magic, swoonable moments, steamy moments, rich world-building, and..." Read more

"...This is a story that you can get lost in, in other words don't plan to do anything else, because you will be too busy turning the pages..." Read more

"...This book has a lot of action. The hunters make a nuisance of themselves. We knew they would be back and they do it with a vengeance...." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging story with rich world-building and detailed character development. They find the story expertly woven with dark and light elements. Readers describe the book as well-written, interesting, and unique.

"...changes in this newest installment, and her journey is not only beautifully written, but also supported by incredible character development and page-..." Read more

"...I need: fantasy, magic, swoonable moments, steamy moments, rich world-building, and enough mystery to make me think. Nicely done, Ms. Mack!" Read more

"Very interesting and definitely love these characters. And her men? Yum. And those sexy time. I’m enjoying this series so much...." Read more

"...tale is filled with fantastic mythological creatures/ characters and realms...." Read more

7 customers mention "Enjoyment"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging, fun to read, and a great kind of escapism. The introduction of new interests seems natural and necessary to the character's progression. The storyline is interesting with fun dialogue and hot male characters.

"...has aged and is now a young woman, much fuller in her magic and primed for adventure...." Read more

"...It's some of the best kind of escapism to me because it's giving me everything I need: fantasy, magic, swoonable moments, steamy moments, rich world-..." Read more

"...Great characters, interesting storyline, fun dialogue AND some seriously hot males for our lucky heroine...." Read more

"...The introduction of new interests seems natural and necessary to the MC progression... not in that lets throw another dude into mix just because..." Read more

5 customers mention "Length"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's length.

"...Since I've already talked too much, let me just say that the plot, albeit long, is easy to follow, and Mack does a good job with her pacing and..." Read more

"Witching is long book! It took me 2 days to finish it and I usually finish books in less than a day...." Read more

"I dig this series, it’s long, but this one seemed to be a bit more on the showing side than telling. Just slightly. It was nice...." Read more

"That ending, gah. Even though this was a long ash book, I still want more...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's magic. They find it well-described and appreciate the love interests.

"...find that our sweet Chiori has aged and is now a young woman, much fuller in her magic and primed for adventure...." Read more

"...of escapism to me because it's giving me everything I need: fantasy, magic, swoonable moments, steamy moments, rich world-building, and enough..." Read more

"...Lucy is amazing and I'm looking forward to seeing him acclimate to having to share. I can't wait for the next book so we figure out the Raven...." Read more

"...I love all her love interests and all the differences. The story it self was super interesting and engaging i cant wait for the next one!!" Read more

4 customers mention "Emotional content"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's emotional content intense and dark, with humor thrown in.

"...The two of them are physically and emotionally close, and I actually really like that there's a different between her chemistry with him and her..." Read more

"...Strong and continual character development draws me in and makes me feel their experiences and helps plunge me that much deeper into their world...." Read more

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"This story is delivering all sorts of feelings. It has a good pace and seems to be picking up faster now with Chiori being an adult...." Read more

3 customers mention "Feel"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the book's feel. They mention it has a comfortable closeness and an equal acknowledgment between characters.

"...that Makkai and Gid have grown is one of my favorites- it's a comfortable closeness and this equal acknowledgment of what each of them provide for..." Read more

"Awesome follow up!!!!!!! Soooo much happens. All the feels!!! Love me some new characters. And we get some answers, but more questions." Read more

"A full spectrum of feels!..." Read more

Amazing Second Installment to Series - Brilliant Character Development
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Second Installment to Series - Brilliant Character Development
Full disclosure: I did work with the author to help edit this book.That being said, for all the bits of grammar I may have helped tidy up, the story needed absolutely no help whatsoever. Hickory has written a beautiful second installment of her Taming the Elements series and it quite literally had me staying up allllllllll night because I was so eager to see what happened next! When I reached the last page I actually gave a little shriek and immediately messaged her to demand the opportunity to work with her on the next book (and maybe beg her to finish it as soon as possible if not faster).I love the growth Chiori shows not only from when we first meet her in Half-Breed but during the course of this book. All her characters keep growing and developing which is amazing. So often characters get seemingly stuck and as a reader, I may enjoy them but I don’t become invested in them in the same way. Strong and continual character development draws me in and makes me feel their experiences and helps plunge me that much deeper into their world. Hickory does a great job developing multidimensional characters and challenges them with a well-built world filled with believable conflict.Also, the reverse harem is really starting to heat up and...whew, honey...I have some new book boyfriends! I cannot wait for one character, in particular, to perhaps be added to her clutch of men. DANG it, how long is 2020 gonna be?!?!
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  • Rachael Carr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whoa...Witchling is bewitching!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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    Oh boy...the second in this series of Chiori’s journey did not disappoint! We enter the story to find that our sweet Chiori has aged and is now a young woman, much fuller in her magic and primed for adventure. This next installment of the series is packed with excitement, action, suspense, and has plenty of lustful scenes to keep you on the edge of your seat.

    Our heroine makes some huge life changes in this newest installment, and her journey is not only beautifully written, but also supported by incredible character development and page-turning excitement that kept me reading well into the night. The addition of some deliciously wonderful new characters keeps is readers on our toes and definitely keeps us wanting more. The detail in which this magical story is written is enchanting, you can feel Chiori’s pain and almost feel your own feet on the forest floor.

    If you loved Half-Breed (book 1,) you’ll LOVE Witchling. And if you haven’t read Half Breed, I highly recommend it, after which you’ll be more than ready to devour Witchling too. 💜
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  • Rambling Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like big books, and I cannot lie. But what I like even more is...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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    *Action
    *Character and relationship development
    *Plot progression to keep the story freshly moving along

    Hickory Mack has done all of the above in Witchling.

    The second installment in this series had me just as spellbound as the first. We're starting off immediately with some fun teasing because Chiori is finally 18, so we're getting a bit more adult flavor to her voice, feelings, and thoughts, while she's still got that core of curiosity, confidence (maybe sometimes overly so), impulsiveness, and oh, definitely, power, that we started to see in the younger version of our FMC in book 1.

    I like older Chiori just as much as her younger self. Both versions of her have a great chemistry with the rest of our cast of characters, but Witchling gives us the chance to see how Chiori has grown into herself (her power and relationships) as well as her title as Lady of the household. The connection between Chiori and her ladies is still ever so much fun, and they really have this family vibe that's done so well, and it's just really awesome to see an FMC with a supportive and powerful collective of women behind her. So many of the RH books out there put the FMC in a position where the women are her are backstabbing, bloodthirsty, and ready to steal away her men and whatever else their greedy eyes catch on, but Chiori's ladies are such a great ensemble because they just want to lift her up, keep her safe, and help her become the leader she's capable of becoming.

    Aside from her ladies, there are also some really fun moments between Ichio and Chiori, and I love how Mack has brought out his personality and power because we're not reading a series where the FMC HAS TO BE the most dangerous threat out there. She's surrounded by powerful beings, which is fun to explore because she gets to learn from them, but it's also a nice balance where she can lean on them and have real connections where people don't just blindly follow or fear her. Another person who's really been drawing my eye in book two is Moscow. Along with Ichio, we get to see more of Moscow's personality break out, and he's got his own snarky, loyal, and bad*ss side that definitely gets represented in book two, and I've harped on and on about how I want to know what's happening next with him, but Mack isn't giving away any secrets. insert glare here

    Last but not least, as we're thinking of characters, Chiori's men. Now, they're all developed and powerful and scene-stealing enough that they stand firmly on their own merits, but they're also so devoted to her that you can't really refer to them in any other way.

    Gideon/Gid has grown into what you'd expect from the seeds that are planted in book 1. He's Chiori's closest companion and confidante (outside of her ladies). The two of them are physically and emotionally close, and I actually really like that there's a different between her chemistry with him and her chemistry with Makkai. One thing that Mack isn't afraid of is to let Chiori's relationships move at the pace they need to for her characters. She's not forcing each relationship to be even, which I like because it feels more organic, and it allows each of the men to bring out different sides of Chiori. Gid is the lover of the group, the one with the softest heart, but he definitely stands strong beside his family, and there's this nice element where he, more so than the others, helps Chiori see the person that she wants to be because he holds a different moral standard for her and the kind of person that he knows she could and should be.

    Makkai is still in alpha mode, but there's some nice progress where he's kind of forced to not just see that Chiori is a woman (he's already kind of tortured about that), but he has to treat her as one, and there's a nice moment where he gives her some autonomy and control that gives us the chance to see their relationship move forward. There are a lot of elements within Makkai that we saw in book 1, but one of the aspects that really shines for me in book 2 is the relationship that he's been cultivating with Gideon. I've read RH books where the men get along, love each other, hate each other, compete with each other- the whole gamut of dynamics. The kind that Makkai and Gid have grown is one of my favorites- it's a comfortable closeness and this equal acknowledgment of what each of them provide for their lady. So, that's something new we get from Witchling and definitely something I like.

    Meanwhile, as we all swoon over the two originals, there are also some newcomers to the party. We see two more of Chiori's mates in this book, though the time we spend with them isn't exactly equal. Prepare to get some power, definitely some alpha-ness, protectiveness, and an overly healthy amount of snark, but I think that readers are going to be just drawn to the two newbies as they are to Makkai and Gid. I don't want to spoil anything since getting to know the two new men is definitely one of the fun aspects of book two, so you'll have to see for yourselves!

    Since I've already talked too much, let me just say that the plot, albeit long, is easy to follow, and Mack does a good job with her pacing and balance, We DO get steam, though I'm a little grumpy about the ending (you'll see what I mean, thirsty readers lol), and we're not left hanging with a fade to black. There is a lot of information being shared in Witchling about Chiori's powers, her role/progress in fulfilling Gabija's prophecy, her magical balance with her mates, so take your time. If you're a re-reader like me, there are plenty of little hotspots of info for you to scrutinize later after you get the binge out of your system and appease the heathen who says DON'T STOP NOOOOOOOOOOOOOW on your first read-through.

    Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this series. It's some of the best kind of escapism to me because it's giving me everything I need: fantasy, magic, swoonable moments, steamy moments, rich world-building, and enough mystery to make me think. Nicely done, Ms. Mack!
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  • Alexis Coomer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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    Very interesting and definitely love these characters. And her men? Yum. And those sexy time. I’m enjoying this series so much. Excited for the next book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
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    This intriguing tale is filled with fantastic mythological creatures/ characters and realms. I really enjoyed watching our main female character grow up in the first book and then finding out how she applied all her knowledge and lessons (while still growing and learning more) in this book. This is a story that you can get lost in, in other words don't plan to do anything else, because you will be too busy turning the pages ( or swiping your Kindle ) just so you can find out what happens next. Great characters, interesting storyline, fun dialogue AND some seriously hot males for our lucky heroine. I can honestly say , that I would recommend. A big thanks to the author for such wonderful imagery!
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  • Mello Ichimaru
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sequel
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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    I loved this follow up. Chiori makes two more bonds and I'm pretty sure the fifth mate is obvious. The sixth is a complete mystery. This book has Chiyori as an adult, so the steam level is on point. There are a decent number of intimate scenes towards the middle and end of the book. I like both of Chiyori's two new mates, though they both start off pretty shaky, they come around. Thanks to one of them, we learn some pretty big things about Chiyori that explain a lot.

    This book has a lot of action. The hunters make a nuisance of themselves. We knew they would be back and they do it with a vengeance. There are also some pretty big betrayals that I didn't see coming and Airi ends up on a journey of her own.

    Chiori grows a lot in this book. She doesn't always make great decisions, but she takes responsibility for her actions when she screws up. She still has some childish moments, but her men and her friends do pretty well at getting her to see sense. She has some seriously dark moments, but based on the kind of story this is, it makes sense, especially considering the things she has experienced at the hands of hunters. I'm looking forward to seeing more of how she grows, especially after that ending.
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  • Van Nguyen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful fantasy
    Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2020
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    Those who have read the first book in this series know Mack writes fantasy based on Japanese mythology around demons and spirits. She is a detailed writer with expansive world-building and a large cast of characters.

    The second book has a time jump that allows us to see the MFC grown-up/older. Witchling is all about development. Relationships move forward and are greatly enriched by introspection that is often shortchanged in other books.

    Steam is introduced, and boy does it get hot! There is a kiss I wasn't expecting to open the book up. We also see some group intimacy, which was well done. A lot of what readers were waiting for on the intimacy front does happen.

    Lastly, a great adventure is had to forward the MFCs power development and expand on her knowledge of this world and her new place in it.

    There are new harem members introduced in this book. A heartbreaking betrayal. The ending is quite satisfying, with nice wrap up for the book, although there is a teaser lead-in at the very end.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely captivating (spoilers)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2020
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    So Chiory is finally 18 just in time for bad stuffs to go down. The hunt is on for possibly 6 mates and she's found 4 maybe 5. This book reminds me of an anime called Kamisama Kiss with flashbacks and a fox in love with a goddess/human. Of course the ending of this book was an crazy cliffhanger. Can't wait to read more. JL
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  • Kmacp1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great read!
    Reviewed in Australia on September 1, 2020
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    Such a great read. Definitely recommend. Has everything you could want in a great story - length, in depth characters, personal growth, epic love story. I could not put it down. It was so well written, so well paced. The relationships feel organic. I am very keen for the next instalment in this series. 10/10
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  • ReadwithRachel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2021
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    Great storyline i love how it doesn’t feel rushed, actually believable characters and reactions, cant wait for the next one!
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  • Christine Webb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
    Reviewed in Australia on July 7, 2020
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    I can’t wait for the next instalment. So many twists and turns, the sex was very hot and, thank goodness, did not get in the way of a great story
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