Trinkets, Treasures and Other Bloody Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge-Review, Guest Post and Giveaway
Trinkets, Treasures and Other Bloody Magic
The Dowser Series #2
by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Release Date: December 27, 2013
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date: December 27, 2013
Three months ago, I lost my foster sister, Sienna, to the darkness. As in blood magic and chaos and general mayhem. No one saw it until it was too late, but I should have. Now, I have a wounded heart and soul that I can’t even reveal to anyone around me, because I’m supposed to hate Sienna with the fiery passion of the justified. And I do. I just wish I didn’t feel so lost without her, so unsure of the path I thought I had carved for myself, and so outclassed by the powerful Adepts constantly by my side these days. I’m not even sure if they’re with me for my own protection or because my shiny new powers are rare and valuable. Assuming I ever figure out who or what I am, and how my magic actually works.
Even chocolate can’t save the day every time … just most of the time. At least I’ve got that going for me.
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Brava, YAY and Woot!!! Those were my first reactions when I read TRINKETS, TREASURES, AND OTHER BLOODY MAGIC by Meghan Ciana Doidge. Let’s just call it Trinkets for short! You remember that I loved Cupcakes (Book One) in the Dowser series and this addition was another great read. I think that I have a girl crush on author Meghan. She has developed such great characters! Let’s review some of them.
First, there is Desmond aka “McGrowly”, shape shifter and Alpha of the Northwestern Pack. Did I mention that he is uber-sexy too? Second is Kett, the Ancient Vampire that most of our gang doesn’t trust, but I found his sardonic wit and presence highly entertaining. Then there is Kandy, our fierce green haired, werewolf bodyguard for our main heroine! Last but not least, Jade our “half-witch” dowser who is such a fun gal. Baking cupcakes, eating chocolate and yoga help her deal with her new found powers and the death of her evil foster sister. Getting inside that character’s head must have been interesting. She is so quirky and adorable! Plus, there are descriptions of some yummy cupcake flavors! Fruit enhanced flavors are the theme for this book! There are some great new characters too, including a “fledgling” Necromancer, and we learn more about Scarlett, Jade’s mother. We still don’t know what magical being sired Jade and the gang wants to figure it out!
The story starts with Kett and Kandy testing Jade’s abilities in the wilderness near Whistler Mountain. The readers are introduced to “Skinwalkers” which are Native Americans who can take the shape of their token animals. It’s an exciting beginning, but we don’t get to see them again. I have a feeling that they will show up in the next book! YAY!!
The main storyline involves a powerful sorcerer who wants to meet Jade. His name is Mot Blackwell, what a great name! He is known for his treasures and Kett thinks that a trip to Portland Oregon to meet him would be a good idea. Why is Mot trying to lure Jade to Oregon? I have to keep this spoiler free, but this part is action packed and a sinister character is back and wants revenge. There is more story building in this novel, a great action packed adventure and a possible hot and heavy “make out” session. You will have to figure out who kisses whom! I’m not telling, but they are scorching!
This book ends with an amazing cliffhanger and an answer to one question, but all I can say is: WHY? WHY? Meghan how can you leave me like this….??? I hope that you readers enjoy this latest addition to this fun series!
Reviewed by Jules
Copy supplied by author
Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcake Recipe
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Meghan Ciana Doidge is an award-winning writer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has a penchant for bloody love stories, superheroes, and the supernatural. She also has a thing for chocolate, potatoes, and sock yarn.
Meghan is offering one lucky winner a chance to win an ecopy of either CUPCAKES, TRINKETS and OTHER DEADLY MAGIC (book 1) OR an ecopy of TRINKETS, TREASURES and OTHER BLOODY MAGIC (book 2).
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What a wonderful review, Jules. You can see how much you are enjoying this series. You have made these characters sound great, I want to find the time to read this book.
Great guest post, I am going to copy this recipe.
The Cozy’s are my fav new recipe. Yes, the books are just an excuse to bake excessively … or is that obsessively?
Wonderful review, sounds like a fun book to read. I want to try that cupcake recipe.
These are SO tasty … even I was surprised when I tested the recipe (and then tested it a few more times – LOL).
Oooh! This sounds wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway!
Good luck with the giveaway!!
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What a great review! This makes me want to read this NOW! And an amazing cupcake recipe to boot; what’s not to love? Thanks so much for this giveaway. 🙂
I’m not sure who has more fun with this series the readers or me!! I love writing Jade and I love coming up with new cupcake combinations for her.
Beautiful review Jules. Sounds like a wonderful series.
Thank you Meghan for the great recipe…hmmmm, now where did I put those spare ‘fat pants’????
The Cozy’s in a Cup are my FAV cupcake from the second book. I’m currently WEARING my fat pants – LOL – as I’ve test baked them all (and have/will post the other three recipes on my blog). I think I might bake MORE to celebrate the release date today, but first I have a bit of work to do. Thanks for hosting me again, Sandy!!
I’m so excited to hear about these books and can’t wait to read them both! Quick, Batman! To the TBR list! Thanks for the review and the giveaway!
Good luck with the giveaway, Teresa!!
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing, Jules!! And don’t worry, the third book SHOULD be on your reader by spring 2014.
Great review Jules. Sounds like a wonderfully dark series !!!!! 😉
Thank you Meghan for the great recipe and guest post. Will def have to try out these cupcakes.
They’re worth the effort!! You won’t have any trouble finding taste testers … or maybe that’s just me- LOL – some times fights break out. It’s a good thing great chocolate has a calming influence!!
Great review Jules .Looking forward to checking out this series sounds like a very interesting read .
Oh and the cupcakes look way nummy
Great review Jules .Looking forward to checking out this series sounds like a very interesting read .
Oh and the cupcakes look way nummy
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Oh, MY! A cliffhanger. When is the next book in the series? I want to plan to read it when I have the next volume waiting to be read. I’m not a patient person and can only hold my breath so long.
Spring 2014 for book three. But, it’s not that crazy of a cliffhanger … though, being the writer, I guess I know where the story is going so I guess I’m cheating!!
I totally remember “Cupcakes” (book 1)!!!! It was a fabulous review…as is this gem. Seriously, I NEED this series!!! You’re all fired up and it’s transferred WELL, my friend.
Baking, yoga, chocolate, and magic….BRILLIANT. Love it!!!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win, Ms. Doidge!!!!
Good luck with it!!
HI MEGHAN! GOSH THOSE POUNDS JUST JUMPED ON MY THIGHS! LOL
CONGRATS ON A WINNER!!
It’s okay, Linda. It’s winter. We all need the extra insulation!! LOL
Hmmm. I just love finding new to me authors this way… a good review and a bit of a tease knowing I need to play catch-up! Hopefully I will win so I only have to buy one of the 2 books in this series thus far 😉
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Looks wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway!
Anyone reading your review can tell how totally into the story you were! Cliffhangers can be a real bear … which reminds me that I’d like to be hibernating with nothing to do but peruse the books stacked in my TBR pile. Thanks for offering another fab giveaway!
Annnnnnnnnnnd … I’m kateivan (at) aol (dot) com
Thanks for the great review and all of the new recipes!
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I bought Cupcakes because of your review and never got to read it and the E copy was messed up. I never re-bought it but I will now. Great review Jules
Fran – I’m sorry to here this!! Did you buy it on B&N??? I have occasional reports that there is a problem with my ePUB file on Nooks, and yet B&N SWEARS there is no issue with the file. Please let me know if you run into problems, I might need to switch my aggregator.
Yes, I rely HEAVILY on my proof readers – LOL. Sorry for the typos above.
Great review Jules. Sounds like a ‘sweet’ read 😉
Congratulations to Meghan on the new book!
Thanks Alicia!! I’m baking some (other) cupcakes to celebrate!! Proof picture to be posted soon.
Oh boy and double burst of tasty treats! The cupcakes look tasty and the the book even more so. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I have been following the tour a bit and it has been great fun 🙂
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Great review Jules. Sounds like a wonderfully dark series !! Thank You for the chance at the giveaway! tamsroses@yahoo.com
Very nice review Jules and congrats to Meghan on the new release. I think I gained 5 pounds just looking at the picture 😉
Thanks! I’m excited about it. I’m now going to eat those cupcakes. I did martial arts today, I totally deserve them – LOL!!
The giveaway is awesome. And the recipe looks delicious 🙂
Great review, loved the cupcake recipe.
Great review Jules. Also great guest pits and thanks for that recipe
This sounds amazing!! Thank you
Very nice review Jules. I read your review for Cupcakes and this sounds like quite the series.
Thanks for the giveaway and congratulations to Ms. Doidge.
Great post now I want to bake!!
Oops forgot e-mail:
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I swooned after the cupcakes
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LOL HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!
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OH NOW I HAVE TO MAKE THESE!!
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