Miss Mabel's School for Girls, Antebellum Awakening, The High Priest's Daughter, & War of the Networks

Katie Cross (2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017)

Synopsis:

Never underestimate the power of a determined witch.

Letum Wood is a forest of fog and deadfall, home to the quietly famous Miss Mabel’s School for Girls, a place where young witches learn the art of magic.
Sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe has inherited a deadly curse.

Determined to break free before it kills her, she enrolls in the respected school to confront the cunning witch who cast the curse: Miss Mabel.
Bianca finds herself faced with dark magic she didn’t expect, with lessons more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Will Bianca have the courage to save herself from the curse, or will Miss Mabel’s sinister plan be too powerful?

Review:

Finally, FINALLY, I can review an ENTIRE SERIES as suitable for a general audience. I was beginning to think it was the proverbial needle in a haystack. These four books are an enjoyable, easy read that delve you into life in the networks where everyone has access to magic.

There is one use of the word "Damn" in the 4th novel, but other than that, the book is actually filled with a lot of catholic ideals. The sanctity of life, the importance of good friendships and a loving family as well as the vocation to marriage are all touched upon in these novels in a positive way. In fact, one of the characters rejects abortion after finding out about a surprise pregnancy and instead chooses to give the baby up for adoption. Their relationship is the only one in the books that might be considered inappropriate, but it is only a small part of the story and is not one of the main characters. Also, the reason for their inability to be together is because of an unjust law so that plays a part as well.

Overall, I really enjoyed these books and I was happy to read something that didn't have contrived social justice scenarios in order to advance the plot.

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Reading!