Family Magic (The Hayle Coven Novels: Book One) [Kindle Edition]

Patti Larsen (Author)

Book Description

Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of being ordinary. That my mom baked cookies instead of brewing spells That my dad lived with us, not on the demon plane. All I ever wanted was to be like everyone else.

I know what you're thinking. You'd die to live in my world. How cool would it be if magic was real and you could do anything? 

You have no idea. Here I am in another new town, but it's the same old thing. Cheerleader bullies? How original. Friendless again? Who's surprised. I suck at fitting in. Especially when I'm in the middle of saving my family from total destruction.

My name is Sydlynn Hayle, and that's my life.

Trade you.

Don't miss the exciting sequels in the Hayle Coven Novels:

Witch Hunt

Demon Child

The Wild

The Long Lost

Gatekeeper

Flesh and Blood

Full Circle

Divided Heart

First Plane

Light and Shadow

Queen of Darkness

Dark Promise

Unseelie Ties

Ancient Ways

The Undying

And Coming Soon:

Shifting Loyalties
Enforcer

Coven Leader

The Last Call

Editorial Reviews

Review

• "A great, inventive plot, a deeply flawed, self-deprocating, heroine, many wondrous sub-characters and a constantly-evolving world of madness and magic (with a goodly side order of teen angst thrown in!). What more could you want?" -- Amazon reviewer Hobbitual
• " Thank you Ms. Larsen, for an excellent read....please please please tell me there will be more about these characters!" -- Amazon reviewer Michelle William
• " ...this book was incredible. I was sucked in from the very beginning. I fell in love with the characters. The plot twists and the way it was written kept me turning pages well into the night." -- Amazon reviewer Misty Harvey

From the Author

Sydlynn Hayle woke me in the middle of the night, forced me out of bed and to my office so I could write down the following:

 

My mom's a witch, my dad's a demon and I just want to be ordinary.

She hasn't let me rest since. Snarky, sarcastic, slightly awkward, but always honest, Syd will lead you where she's taken me--into a world where the extraordinary is commonplace, where vampires, witches and demon cats are family and school bullies fall outside the norm. Where magic is as real as a batch of chocolate chip cookies and coven rituals ruin every Saturday night.

Family Magic is the first book of the Hayle Coven Novels.

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Product Details

• File Size: 576 KB
• Print Length: 466 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005W5R79A
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,843 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story! October 20, 2011

By RichNNat

Format:Kindle Edition

I really enjoyed this story! I actually lost sleep because- "Maybe I'll just read one more chapter before lights out..."

Even though this book is paranormal in nature, the parent/child & teenage drama in this book felt real. I loved Syd's "voice"! The author did a great job with each and every character, even the secondary ones.

There is a cuss word or two, but I consider this a good-clean-fun read! Can't wait for the next one :)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Magic, Twists and good old teenage drama. A GREAT YA read! October 17, 2011

By Kimberly Kinrade

Format:Kindle Edition

Part demon, part witch, Syd is obviously not like other girls. But she hides who she really is in an attempt to try. When her family's powerful coven is threatened by insidious forces bent on destroying them, Syd has to make choices about her magic that could affect the rest of her life.

This book has everything. Great family drama, hot boys, magic, witches, demons and difficult choices. This is one of my new favorite books of 2011 and I CANNOT WAIT to read the rest of the series. Good thing this author wields her own brand of magic with the keyboard, because we won't have to wait long for the sequels.

A MUST READ!!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars MAGICAL!! January 8, 2012

By Books4Tomorrow

Format:Kindle Edition

Being a powerful witch as well as the daughter of a demon lord is not exactly the best recipe for being normal in a modern high school. Add two attractive boys and a bunch of vindictive cheerleaders and things can get complicated.

Syd, the main character, transforms from being the victimized new kid in high school to an assertive person who accepts her magical powers in order to keep the leadership of the Hayle Coven of Witches from falling into the hands of some truly nasty characters. As we read this story from the main character's point of view, we are right there with her as she rebels against her mother, denies her inherent power and tries to cope with everyday high school politics. The way in which she tells her story is quirky and often funny. Her inner dialogue is downright hilarious at times!

I thoroughly enjoyed the numerous versatile characters in this book - a rather special cat, a couple of vampires and a very, very old dog. And let's not forget the variety of witches, a few colorful teenagers and a crazy grandmother who can only be subdued by chocolate and tequila and who has invaluable information and wisdom for her family - during her infrequent moments of lucidity, that is.

As this is the first book in the Hayle Coven series, the author takes the necessary time to introduce her readers to the characters and the world they live in. The action, suspense, Syd's teenage dramas and numerous disputes are artfully balanced by lovely moments of family solidarity, a touch of romance and some out-and-out humorous situations. The close relationship between the main character and her not-so-normal little sister is sure to warm your heart. Thus I can safely say that there's not one dull moment in this story!

Although this is a young adult novel, I would strongly recommend it to readers of all ages. I, for one, am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series by a very gifted author. (Ellen Fritz)

More About the Author

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My official bio reads like this: Patti Larsen is an award-winning middle grade and young adult author with a passion for the paranormal. But that sounds so freaking formal, doesn't it? I'm a storyteller who hears teenager's voices so loud I have to write them down. I love sports even though they don't love me. I've dabbled in everything from improv theater to film making and writing TV shows, singing in an all girl band to running my own hair salon.

But always, always, writing books calls me home.

I've had my sights set on world literary domination for a while now. Which means getting my books out there, to you, my darling readers. It's the coolest thing ever, this job of mine, being able to tell stories I love, only to see them all shiny and happy in your hands... thank you for reading.

As for the rest of it, I'm short (permanent), slightly round (changeable) and blonde (for ever and ever). I love to talk one on one about the deepest topics and can't seem to stop seeing the big picture. I happily live on Prince Edward Island, Canada, home to Anne of Green Gables and the most beautiful red beaches in the world, with my very patient husband and four massive cats.