The Secret Circle: The Captive Part II and The Power (rpkg) (Secret Circle (Harper Teen)) [Paperback]

L. J. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Series: Secret Circle (Harper Teen) | Publication Date: December 23, 2008

Caught in the struggle between good and evil . . .

Cassie has joined the most alluring—and deadly—in-crowd imaginable. But power comes with a price, and it's more dangerous than she knows. Torn between the dueling desires of the two leaders of the Secret Grcle, she must ultimately choose between saving all of New Salem, and her own dangerous love for the bewitching Adam, which threatens to tear the circle apart. In the ultimate battle between good and evil, will Cassie's supernatural powers be strong enough to lead the coven out of danger? Or will she foil prey to the dark forces within?

. . . will she sacrifice her love for the circle to survive?

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About the Author

L. J. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries and The Secret Circle, both of which are now hit TV shows. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. She loves to walk the trails and beaches in Point Reyes, California, daydreaming about her latest book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen; 5th Printing edition (December 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061671355
• ISBN-13: 978-0061671357
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Let's see, I've known that I wanted to be a writer since I was about six, when a teacher praised a horrible poem I'd written. I wrote my first book in high school, finishing it in my first year of college. Then I became a special ed teacher before I was able to become a writer full-time. That's about it!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars srecret's out............, July 1, 2009

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Moon (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret Circle: The Captive Part II and The Power (rpkg) (Secret Circle (Harper Teen)) (Paperback)

I expected it to to be a good book but L.J really tied this one up nicely. I have read some of her other books but this one is one of my favorites.
It picks up right where the other ones leave off, which is right after Cassie went with the twins to get pumpkins. I really love the subtle romance between her and Adam. I foud out that i really loved all of the 12 secret circle charcaters individually and you'll find something to relate to most of them.
Faye is still up to no good and the wants the skull's power for herself. but when because of Cassie's actions her own grandmother has an accident... Cassie stands up to Faye and refuses to be her "captive," as Faye put it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!, April 3, 2009

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This review is from: The Secret Circle: The Captive Part II and The Power (rpkg) (Secret Circle (Harper Teen)) (Paperback)

The story is basically about Cassie and her single mother reluctantly moves from California to New Salem, Massachusetts, to take care of Cassie's grandmother. The local high school Cassie now attends is dominated by a very exclusive group of teens known as "the Club." It won't take the reader long to figure out that Club members are teen witches descended from the witches who survived the Salem witch hunts by leaving that town and starting their own.

This is a wonderful series! You won't regret trying it because it was great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED!, January 20, 2011

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This review is from: The Secret Circle: The Captive Part II and The Power (rpkg) (Secret Circle (Harper Teen)) (Paperback)

There's no other words to express how I felt about these 2 books. I absolutely LOVED them. I found myself so caught up in them that hours had gone by and I didn't even realize it. I was actually sad when I finished them and already feel like re-reading them (yeah, sad...I know). I read both books in just 3 days. The story was told so well that you could almost believe this all existed. No unnecessary twists or turn...no silly "omg, that was the stupid thing I've ever read" moments...it was just so good. I loved every character in this book and none really got annoying like they do in some books.
I know the world is so caught up on the vampire band wagon at the moment and while I do like the Vampire Diaries, I think these books would be a great choice to "bring to life". (As long as it's not butchered by Hollywood)
No more rambling, I recommend these books!! Read them, you'll LOVE them!!!