Changeling (Sweep, No. 8) [Paperback]

Cate Tiernan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2008

When Morgan receives a shocking revelation about her family, she’s thrown into a moral tailspin, believing that her essential nature is evil. Is her dark heritage too powerful to overcome?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up-Unbeknownst to her adoptive parents, Morgan is a blood witch descended from one of Wicca's seven great clans. Although uninitiated and practicing magic for only three months, she is very powerful. The 17-year-old learns that her true father, a witch who killed her birth mother and has also tried to kill her, is planning to use black magic against another coven. A representative of the witches' council approaches Morgan to request that she establish a relationship with her father to learn more of his plot and possibly prevent it. Though not particularly well written, the series is popular. Morgan must struggle with the issues all young people must face: first love, making your own decisions, and deciding what's right. The addition of Wicca, one of the faster growing religions among teens, adds to the appeal. Morgan's adoptive parents are Catholic and disapprove of her involvement so she must hide her powers from them, but their influence brings her back to the church for the "comfort and structure" it provides. The book can stand alone, but readers will want to go back to the seven previous titles and fill in the blanks.
Michele Capozzella, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
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About the Author

Cate Tiernan has published books for young adults in the US. These are her first titles for Puffin UK. She has researched Wicca and witchcraft thoroughly for this series, giving the stories an authentic and convincing background. Cate lives in the USA. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Speak (February 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142410233
• ISBN-13: 978-0142410233
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #271,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cate Tiernan lives in Durham, North Carolina.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The thrilling eighth book in the Sweep series., January 2, 2002

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Changeling (Sweep, No. 8) (Mass Market Paperback)

Morgan was sure she knew the truth about her birth parents. And now that the threat from Cal and his evil mother, Selene, is gone, and she's dating her soulmate, Hunter, she believes she can finally be happy. But nothing can prepare Morgan for the shocking truth. Her biological father is still alive, and is none other than Ciaran, who murdered Morgan's birth mother. Morgan knows that there's a part of her that came from Ciaran, and she fears she will fallow in her father's evil legacy. Determined not to hurt Hunter, the one she loves most in the world, she breaks up with him, and even avoids her coven, not willing to let the evil she believes is inside of her taint others. Then the International Council of Witches asks Morgan to undergo a dangerous mission. They want her to get close to Ciaran, to make him trust her - and then betray him. Is Morgan strong enough for this challenge? Is she doomed to be like Ciaran, or can she chose her own path? I really loved this newest addition to the Sweep series, especially the ending. I can't wait to read the next book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *Ehhhh*, January 7, 2002

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"jo8328" (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Changeling (Sweep, No. 8) (Mass Market Paperback)

This seris is perhaps the BEST one that I have read in a LONG time. And that's pretty good, considering all the books I've read. Cate Tiernan adds twists and turns, suspense; and she twines it all through a life of a teenager, that's going through changes in Wicca as well as school and relationships with boys and best friends. I finished this book in about one hour, that's how much it pulls you in! I wished though, that it had a little bit more about the relationship between Morgan and H....for those who haven't read far enough. ^_~ Can't wait for the next book!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHat will happen when Morgan is tempted by evil?, February 19, 2002

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Nancy E. "Nancy" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Changeling (Sweep, No. 8) (Mass Market Paperback)

Morgan wants nothing to do with Hunter or her coven anymore. Ever since she found out who her father really was she considers herself to be tainted and cursed. But when someone from the council pays her a visit she realizes that she is the only one that can possibly stop her fathers coven from committing a horrible act that will kill someone she holds near and dear. Morgan commits herself to stopping this from happening but the only way she can is to reach out to the brother she never knew, Killian. Tossing herself into a world of magic she's never felt before Morgan's dark side is tempted by the carefree lifestyle of Killian and then the evil and powerful world of her father. What will she choose to be? Good or evil?

I found this to be a very good book in the series. Once again Morgan is put to the test and has to prove herself to be a good witch. The only complaint I have with this is I'm getting a bit annoyed with Morgan's little magical "mistakes." But beyond that I was very impressed with it. I can't wait to read the 9th book in the series, Strife. I recommend this book to any fans of the series.