Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic, #1)

Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young. I really enjoyed this book. Its the story of Cassie who practices magic and when her brother threatens to take her home so she can’t practice magic so she begs the Goddess to hide her from him. When she comes out of hiding she doesn’t even know where she is. When she went into hiding it was 1976, when she wakes up its 45 years later. The place she awakens is where she cast her last spell. All of her coven is gone except for a guy named Nick and he hates magic and refuses to practice it. Once they meet sparks fly and romance is in full bloom. Cassie is a strong willed, stubborn and a very smart lady and Nick is smitten with her. Will their relationship work out having to deal with this new world she’s awaken to or will she sadly end up back with her abusive family! Read Tangled Roots to find out!

I just finished the book, and I have to say I’m sad it ended. It is very well written and I found myself invested in the story. Cassie and Nick are excellent lead characters. They are both very relatable and I found myself rooting for them. I loved all of the plot twists throughout the book. Tangled Roots is a great book for anyone who likes romance and magic! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

The Willow Creek Coven has been a sanctuary for witches for many years and it’s no different for Cassie. When her brother threatens to take her home where she can’t practice magic, she begs the Goddess to keep her hidden from him. When the Goddess brings her out of hiding, Cassie steps into a world she doesn’t recognize anymore and the coven consists of only one man who refuses to practice magic anymore. Things will have to change though because a shadow is settling over Willow Creek and more than just the witches’ lives are at stake.

This surprised me in the best of ways and I really enjoyed my time reading this. It’s super quick and pretty short but it feels like the author covered enough to really make the story feel well rounded. One of my favorite parts is the small details of connecting the four elements to different creatures who represent them and asking for their blessings before practicing magic. I’ll be interested to see what happens next, especially with the romance. It felt a little quick but with the details included in the book, it didn’t feel forced.

“Be careful what you wish for.” It is a perfect way to describe the deal Cassie made with a Goddess in 1974. In desperation to stay out of her abusive families clutches Cassie strikes a deal that may have saved her, but it has also trapped her in time. Fast forward 45 years and she reawakens in the woods where she cast her last spell. What she doesn’t realize is that the whole world is a different place, her coven and high priestess are all gone and all that is left is a male witch named Nick. Problem is he hates magic and won’t use the power he has.

Although there is a 45 year gap between then and now and the story itself is fast paced, Denise D. Young made the entire story and character development flow naturally. Not many authors can do that so eloquently. That alone gives this book 5 stars in my opinion. This story was also filled with magic, adventure, love and passion and I loved every minute of it. I cannot wait to read the next book.

I really loved this witchy read from Denise D. Young! Tangled Roots is the first book in the Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series, and it is a great kick off. I loved Cassie and Nick, and the supporting characters as well. This is full of magic and adventure that keeps the story flowing so that you never find yourself bored. In fact I read this one in one short sitting because I had to know how it would end before I put it down. I was impressed that the time jump part did not get confusing because I often find those to be a tad confusing in paranormal or sci fi books so that made me even more happy. I am excited to see how this series will unfold and progress!

Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic #1) – Denise D. Young

4-stars

Tangled Roots was an entertaining paranormal read. It’s the first book in this series and a great start to a series it is, I look forward to reading more of it asap.

I loved all of the detail that this author wrote with, right from the beginning I was intrigued as I could clearly picture everything playing out in my mind. It felt as if I was right there with these characters with all of the detail.

I do feel like the ending of this story came really quickly and I would have loved to read this story for longer to get answers to all of my questions.

I look forward to reading more from this author!

‘Tangled Roots’ marks the first entry of Denise D. Young’s ‘Tangled Magic’ series. It tells the story of Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Gearhart, a witch who is thrust forty-five years into the future to an unfamiliar 2019 with no recollection as to how or why. Suddenly finding herself without the support of her coven, Cassie finds solace in the arms of one Nicholas ‘Nick’ Felson— the grandson of her dear friend and the last witch left in Willow Creek after mysterious events that Nick is reluctant to disclose. For a story centering around witches and the mystical, a deep and rich magic system is key, and ‘Tangled Roots’ nails this aspect. Young explores the intricacies and rules of the magic that the witches wield in a way that isn’t just mere, dull exposition— she takes the time to actually show readers how their powers work through, for instance, the characters performing magic themselves, rather than outright telling the audience. Through the use of vivid and striking descriptions, Young establishes a creative and imaginative world thrumming with life— it almost inspires me to whip out an essential oil or two just to try my hand at some of the spells depicted. Her detailed world-building goes beyond the sphere of the magical and to the mundane as well, as she captures the feel and character of a tight-knit, small town like Willow Creek so well, it and its residents could be real.

The biggest draw of ‘Tangled Roots’, however, are the characters that Young has crafted and the relationships that exist between them. The heroine, Cassie, for instance, is a strong, stubborn and powerful witch with such a compelling background and personality, you’d be hard-pressed not to want the absolute best for her. A female protagonist being rendered into a waif damsel-in-distress is an issue that I’ve encountered in many books similar to this one, but Cassie couldn’t be further from this. Yes, she is distressed, and yes, she is vulnerable, but she herself has the strength to overcome the obstacles in her path and to take charge and take matters into her own hands. There are also many other fleshed-out female characters, such as Ginny, Nick’s grandmother and Cassie’s mentor, and the elusive and cryptic Guardian of Willow Creek, who seemingly has big plans in store for Cassie and Nick. The relationships between these women are complex and profound— ridden with things both said and left unsaid and heavy with a sense of foreboding and intrigue.

The most captivating relationship, however, is between Cassie and Nick themselves. What struck me the most was how healthy their romance was when this genre is often plagued with relationships bordering on dangerous. Nick is a gentleman through-and-through— always ensuring that Cassie is comfortable with their level of intimacy before proceeding and putting her feelings and needs above any misgivings he may have. The two connect and support each other like a real loving couple would— lifting each other up when the other falls. It was truly sweet and heartwarming to read about how much they cared for each other.

In conclusion, if you have a hankering for a story filled to the brim with magical destinies, supernatural enigmas and fascinating characters, I cannot recommend ‘Tangled Roots’ enough. It will satiate this need and then some.

I enjoyed Tangled Roots by Denise D Young. It was an interesting story and I really liked the characters she created. The story centers around Cassie and Nick. It is the journey they go through to finding each other and love. There is magic and an evil that must be fought. This novel was the first in a series and I am looking forward to reading more.

This is my first book by this author and it did not disappoint. The writing is really easy to read and the story has a really good flow. The mix of time travel, witches and romance was very well executed. The characters were relatable and the world building good. The ending felt a bit rushed but came to a natural conclusion. No cliffhanger but the world has been developed to continue with side characters into book 2.

Cassie and Nick find love in an unexpected place… each other. Cassie is from 40 years in the past from the same coven as Nick. When she arrives they think all is lost. Each chapter brings a new challenge. Great series, a real page-turner.