Charmed Again (Charmed, #11) by Elizabeth Lenhard

Charmed Again (Charmed, #11) Reviews

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  Bobby Underwood

  “I almost feel sorry for her, the Oracle thought gleefully. Here it is the last night of her young life and she’s dancing.”
  
  
  All the warmth and charm — no pun intended — of the fun television series is captured nicely by Elizabeth Lenhard in this breezy novelization of the two episodes, All Hell Breaks Loose, and, Charmed Again, both written by Brad Kern. It’s a good novelization, not trying to do more than the series did, and is much like watching the show itself. Any fan will recognize these episodes because it was a changing of the guard, with Prue being killed, and the sorrow over that blended with the discovery that there existed a half-sister who could not only give back to Piper and Phoebe the Power of Three, but also help them heal after the loss of their sister Prue. Because just about anyone interested in the book has no doubt seen the series, I won’t mark anything as a spoiler, but if you don’t want to know what happens, this might not be the review you want to read.
  
  Crushed by the loss of Prue, the oldest and the lynchpin of the sisters’ magical abilities, Piper is taking the loss even harder than Phoebe as this one begins. There is frustration as well, because Leo chose to save Piper over Prue — he could only save one. The Source is after Phoebe’s love, Cole, and he’s shadowed by the Source’s bounty hunters everywhere he goes. A plea from Piper to the Book of Shadows brings back — at least briefly, in ghost form — Grams, and then their mother, but not Prue. But when a lovely young woman who reminds Phoebe a bit of Prue shows up unexpectedly at Prue’s funeral, something strange happens. As Phoebe takes Paige’s hand in hers, she gets a vision, and knows Paige is in danger from the demon bounty hunter, Shax. But why would the Source be worried about Paige?
  
  Well, we know, of course, but as yet Paige has no inkling that she’s part witch, part whitelighter. Paige only knows that she feels close to the Halliwell sisters, and was drawn to Prue’s funeral. It’s only during a battle on a rooftop as Cole and Phoebe attempt to protect her from Shax that Paige’s power to whitelight kick in. It freaks her out. As the remaining two sisters attempt to figure out what’s going on, while grieving the loss of Prue, Inspector Cortez is very intent on taking down the Halliwells. The Charmed Ones’ cop friend Darryl Morris, tries to help, but Cole has a very hot solution!
  
  Paige wants to get away from all these crazy people, and the arms of her boyfriend Shane seems as good a place as any. Eventually, however, the Source decides to use to his advantage the 48 hour period during which Paige can choose of her own free will whether to be good or evil. And to that end, he takes over the one person Paige trusts, Shane, using Paige’s work as an assistant to a social worker, and her good heart, against her. But Phoebe has a trick or two as well, including some pink glasses which allow you to see the evil. Seeing evil and defeating it is an entirely different matter, however.
  
  Someone doesn’t survive going up against the Source, but it’s best not to forget that Leo’s not the only whitelighter in the family now. There is a nice, warm ending to this breezy and enjoyable narrative, as Piper and Phoebe get a new sister, and begin moving forward after a terrible loss. At 181 pages this is a light and easy, yet extremely enjoyable read anyone who loved the show will like. It doesn’t go further, since it’s a novelization based on the two aforementioned episodes, but it’s nice to read, and a good way to get you back to San Francisco, and the magical world of the Halliwell sisters. Really nice for fans.
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  Evgnossia O'Hara

  I adore them ❤
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  Megan

  This story is almost completely the same as the episode of the same title, but it had one glaring error for me. The book kept referring to the Halliwell's father as Victor Halliwell, when his last name is Bennett. The book also left out some things from the episode, such as when the Source killed Paige's pet bird. All in all, this was an okay novelization but it could've been a lot better.
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  Rianne Heartfilia

  It is kind of obvious that the books about the Halliwell Sisters started with this one. Or that’s what I have heard. It’s also a bit obvious that the last three books of the series with Prue are missing in the Netherlands, I can only buy them through amazon if I would want that. At the moment I don’t. However in the Prue-series, Leo was never mentioned, not Cole. So everything has to be explained in this one, the new powers for Phoebe Levitation and for Piper Molecular Combustion (Yes I looked that up) and I find this a little bit of a shame. I love Charmed, I loved Leo and secretly Cole, so it was a shame they were never mentioned and suddenly a burst of information has to come.
  
  This book is almost if not completely the same as the episode. And even though that’s a good thing, it is a bit weird because it misses out on the other parts of the series. You can’t read the series without actually knowing the faces and structure of the series. This so you can fill in the gaps yourself but otherwise it would be quite a guessing work.
  
  I have to say that I can’t remember Paige meeting Patty at the end of the episode but if it is true and it didn’t happen in the Episode, than I find it a great add to the book and story, because yeah it is great, a bit emotional and I can’t wait to continue (or still to start rewatching, after all the series I still have to watch).
  
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  Trisha

  "In this night and in this hour
  I call upon the Ancient Power
  Bring Back my sister.
  Bring back the power of three."
  
  I had no idea the Charmed series had a whole series of books. I can't tell if the show came first or the books - but I strongly guess the show. I love that the book spent the first chapter or 2 really introducing everyone and giving you a back story, showing that you CAN pick the series up at #11 and be able to keep up!
  
  The books read a lot like the show - at least of the few that I saw. They were funny and silly and really light. Don't pick these up looking for really deep thoughts. Instead it was a light fluffy read and interesting take on magic and the meaning of sisters.
  
  I loved the intro of the new one and also their struggle to let go of the one they lost.
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  Tommy Verhaegen

  Eerst een waarschuwing. De titel is wel erg ongelukkig gekozen. In het Engels is het allemaal veel duidelijker. Daar is deze titel het eerste deel uit de reeks, ook gekende als Charmed Classic.
  Dit boek is het eerste deel uit de nieuwe reeks (met op TV Rose McGowen alias Paige die Shannen Doherty alias Prue vervangt) dat in het Engels toepasselijk Charmed Again heet.
  Wie de serie gezien heeft kan zonder problemen volgen, voor wie enkel de boeken leest is het aangeraden om eerst de andere boeken uit de serie te lezen. Er wordt echt wel veel voorkennis verwacht.
  In dit boek naar de serie wordt een groot en duidelijk lettertype gebruikt zodat het veel vlotter uitleest dan de 200 pagina's doen vermoeden. Op de cover de 5 helden van dit boek.
  Er wordt heel wat aandacht besteed aan de machteloze woede van de twee overblijvende zusjes en aan de kennismaking met en de achtergrond van het halfzusje.
  Het gevecht met de demonen en een seance met de voorouders horen er natuurlijk ook bij.
  Het boek volgt perfect de tv-serie maar voegt er zelf weinig of niks aan toe. Het is dan ook erg visueel ingesteld met als konsekwentie dat in dit geval het boek niet beter is. Maar nog altijd zeer de moeite waard.
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  Ivy

  5 stars
  
  Glad that Piper and Phoebe were able to find out about their other sister. RIP Prue. Hope the Charmed ones will be able to stop more bad guys.
  
  Can't wait to read more Charmed books!!!!
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  Luke

  I remember watching episodes here and there when I was younger. Sometimes Paige had brunette hair. Sometimes her hair was ginger. But it wasn't until 2010 and 2011 that I watched the entire series. It was the first I'd seen Prue (and I loved her!). And when Paige came into it . . . well, she remained my favourite.
  
  Reading her first episodes (as "Charmed Again" were two different episodes, though, on the DVD, they are presented as one, long episode) as oppose to watching them was different. Refreshing. I loved getting into each of Charmed Ones heads; each were amusing in their way, but also had moments that made my heart ache for them, especially everything to do with Prue: how Piper and Phoebe lost their sister and how Paige never got to meet her.
  
  My favourite amusing lines came from Paige and Phoebe. “What is pulling me toward those sisters? [Paige] wondered. It's eerie. Is there some connection between us? Or am I just turning into some freaky stalker?" “Okay, when she's not evil anymore, Phoebe thought, I'm going to have to ask Paige for knife-throwing lessons. That was so cool."
  
  Elizabeth Lenhard did a great job. Her characterisation was great; each characters thoughts were distinctive; Paige was Paige, Piper was Piper, and Phoebe was Phoebe. Now I want more Charmed novels; I'll try the ones that aren't based on an episode from the show.
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  Amanda

  I love the Charmed TV series and read this because I love the show so much. I found that while I liked the book, the show is definetly better for the magical aspects, pacing etc. This might be biased as I loved the show so much but I thought that it was a good read but I would pick the show over these spin off books any day.
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  Linda Moens

  Leuk tussendoortje! Lezen zonder nadenken...
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  Sathishya Navarani

  So, this one wasn't as good for me as the other Charmed books. Because, for one, I had already seen the episode on which this story is based, and I sort of knew what was coming. I don't think I have ever read a novel that was a rewriting of a tv series or a movie before, so it was sort of weird.
  
  I honestly don't know how to review this. It was like reading someone's account of the episode. Or a translation of the script to novel format. The book was faithful to the tv episodes, unlike most book to tv/film adaptions.
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  Christy Roberts

  it took little over four hours but finished this book.
  
  I loved when Paige came into the picture even though missed Prue in some ways.
  
  the book starts three nights after Prue has died and Piper is doing her best get Prue bk. Cole and Leo was in here Daryl too. always did like him.
  
  They find out that there is another charmed one Paige who was given up at birth and aje has choose who side she on.
  
  Its a great read and first with Paige who is my favorite.
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  Jessica

  Reading this book certainly brings back memories. And makes one feel like a teenager again. So I went to my charmed box collection and watched the whole season 4. (Hey, don't judge. These sisters are taking names and kicking serious ass) Though one of my favorite quotes would be Cole: "Apples don't fall far from the forbidden tree, I see." (Referring to the fact that Leo and Piper are going down the same road as Patty and Sam). One of my all time favorite series.
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  RumBelle

  One of my favorite episodes in the series, and this book was an excellent adaptation. The introduction of Paige added new life in my view. I found her to be a very feisty, amusing, strong character. I also really love books that delve into history or backstory, in this case of a family.
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  Goele

  vroeger de serie wel een aantal keer gezien dus ik was een beetje benieuwd naar de boeken.
  Het verhaal is niet slecht maar vlot lezen doet het niet.
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  MarylineD

  I love all Charmed novels! This one is from the episodes where Paige arrives! Same story!
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  Greet Winters

  Leuk om mijn geliefde serie eens in boekenvorm te lezen. :)
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  readchelsearead

  This made me wanna rewatch the show so bad, but NETFLIX GOT RID OF IT. 💔
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  Anna

  A good novelization of the episode, again with some differences. I felt like the story could have been fleshed out a little more, but all in all an enjoyable read.
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  Lauren

  This was a great novelization version of the episode it’s based off of! I really loved reading it and being back in the time of when Paige first becomes a Charmed One!
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  Alyce Caswell

  It takes serious skill to get a two-parter to fit this length without any choppiness or confusion.
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  Lizeth V

  Right now, what i am reading is about three witches that are sisters and that have powerful powers. They protect innocent people, and they fight with demons to leave them out of the world so they wont hurt humans. They try to get together as a family so they're powers would get stronger. Almost all of the bad demons that try to get in the middle of them die. They always win, or find them and confront them. The chapter i'm reading right now, they are trying to find a women who tried to steal the magic book, that is a really powerful book who can only be touched or read by the three witches sisters. They had to go back to the past to figure out who was the women who tried to steal the powerful book.
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  Noa

  I would give this book four stars but because the show is a guilty pleasure of mine and I loved this particular episode on which the book is based on, I'm giving it five stars.
  
  I really adored this episode when I first watched it and the season just got better and better, and this book recaptures the magic (pun intended). It's exactly like lightning in a bottle, only with extra scenes that make it even better.
  
  The book was true to the show and true to the characters and the story it was trying to retell. It's an absolute must read for any fan of the show. I actually think this is one of the best books that I've read in the series. It may have even been better than the episode, if that's saying something.
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  Maud

  This volume is exactly like the episode from Charmed and even though I have watched it a couple of times I was still excited and anxious to see that everything would end up all right.
  I enjoyed reading this book and even though I miss Prue since she was my favorite Charmed one, Paige is okay all tough she is my least favorite Charmed One. I did actually kinda liked Paige better in this book then I did in the Charmed tv series and I hope this will keep going on and soften the fact that Prue is gone.
  So now I will pick up the next volume and hopefully everything will be okay for Piper, Phoebe, Paige, Leo and Cole.
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  Drownmywilltofly

  I bought this pocket book a couple of years ago and started reading it as soon as it was laying in my hand.
  Even though this is actually the first episode of season 4 (charmed again parts 1&2) and i did see the episode, i really enjoyed reading this because this book took me to another level of Charmed! Yes, it is the exact same thing like the episode itself but when you read something it's just so different than the movie or in this case the tv show. The show and the episode were made before this book ever came out. But despite that i still enjoy this book. Not only is the story great and lovely; it's also a pocket size, so it's easy to take it anywhere at anytime :)
  Charmed forever!
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  Alicia

  So I watched the series as a child and did not understand it or recall most of it until I came upon this. I am really glad I found it and I have started to recall everything as well as understand the story better. Loved the series, and the book had clear descriptions making it a truly engrossing read.
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  Sharon

  I absolutely love this show and still watch it on Netflix. I want to give this book five stars but while reading it I could not help but notice a few typos. This is such a popular series every book deserves to have a good editor. I wish I had taken note of the pages so I could point it out. Oh well. I love this show and will probably still collect these books.
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  Malaya V

  I loved the book. I think the way they introduced Paige was astounding. Naturally the books are better than the TV shows, but these were exeptional. I encourage others to read the series if interested in the magical world, or simply if they are looking for new reading material.