Reading Teen

At a Glance:Born Wicked is a fantastic paranormal YA set in an alternate history. There's magic and romance and mystery and betrayal. I really enjoyed reading about these three witchy sisters and can't wait to find out what happens next.Review:I had absolutely no idea what this book was about, or what to expect when I started it. I had a vague idea that it involved witches, but really that's all I knew.I really liked it a lot. I love good historical paranormals and this was fantastic. It really reminded me a lot of Libba Bray's Gemma Doyle series, though I actually liked it better (and I certainly hope it ends better....gah!) The story is set in an alternate historical time period in New England where the religious Brotherhood dictates practically everything that the community does, down to what they read and who they marry. To be a witch in this age means jail, commitment to a mental institution, or possibly death.I loved the setting of Born Wicked. I felt like I could picture the small New England town, set in this alternate history, and could especially picture the Cahill's home and gardens. At times I felt like it was Pride and Prejudice or Little Women, mixed with a little Practical Magic. I just really enjoyed the feel of the book.Although there were times that I got frustrated with Cate, I still really liked her a lot, and felt like I could relate to her. She was a girl who was a free spirit at heart, but who was held back by the responsibility of having to protect and care for her two younger sisters. I feel like her character grew throughout the book, which I appreciated, and she always put others before herself, no matter the personal cost to her.There is a love triangle in this book, which I know puts some people off, but I thought it was very well done. Both Paul and Finn seem to be great guys who really care about Cate. I really wanted to dislike Paul, knowing that Finn was going to be the one who Cate fell for, but in the end, he was a really sweet guy, and I think he would be good for her too. Actually, as far as physicality goes, Paul is probably the better looking one. But Finn. It's impossible to not fall for him. It's funny because he probably isn't the type that I'd fall for in real life, but I just adored him for Cate. At first he seems quite, but he is fiercely protective and would do anything for Cate.The book ends on a serious cliffhanger, which isn't my favorite thing. I like there to be more resolution in each book, but I definitely like this one enough to continue the series, so that makes it more bearable (though, now I have to wait). If you are a fan of historical fiction (with some paranormal witchiness thrown in there) then you should definitely give this one a try! I recommend it on audio!Book Doppelgangers:The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell, The Gemma Doyle Series by Libba Bray-AndyeReading TeenContent: Profanity: Minor Sexual Content: Mild/Moderate Violence: Minor Other Notables: Magic, Religious Dictators