And Other Black Magic (Dowser Series Book 3)

perfectly executed twisting plot. This book drained me and fed me. I was emotionally spent at the end, not sure if I wanted to leap for joy or cry. It was totally amazing. I will impatiently be looking for book 4!!! I do not think I could ever get enough of Jade and her tales.

This story is so well told &grips the imagination making it hard to put the book down until you are done reading it. But please don't let it pull you in to trying to cast spells, etc. Demons do exist. People do engage in sorcery &witchcraft & calling on the spirits of the dead. This activity uses the power of the devil, even if the person is trying to do good. If you use the power of the devil, he will ensnare you. Only Jesus Christ is the Truth, the Way, & the Light.

This certainly started a bit different with the added twist from the ending of the second novel. But it was good. Some parts moved slowly. And the big event in the middle of the story felt like the epic climax, more so than the ending climax. I almost thought the book was over in the middle!

But that said, Kett's antics always save the day for me. I love how Jade perceives him. I was sad that Desmond only entered in the second half of the novel. Things were definitely different in this novel.

I love being in Jade's head and experiencing all her crazy, chocolate-coated emotions. This character has spunk and drive and ad libs like there’s no tomorrow. Kett is absolutely my most favorite character. I love the spice and interaction between Desmond and Jade and Kett and Jade. I wanted more of the saucy love stuff, but the story wasn’t about that. The story focused on Jade’s quest to stop her sister, but everything along the way was a blast.

Reader Rated for ages 17+ for plenty of sensuality; also contains moderate violence and mild language.

I am experiencing a sugar high coupled with chocolate bliss after reading TREASURES, DEMONS, and OTHER BLACK MAGIC by Meghan Ciana Doidge! Be prepared for a sensory overload of fast paced action, divine descriptions of chocolate and desserts and melt in your mouth descriptions of the scents of magic.

We are transported back into the thick of action with Jade and her gang! Jade has been missing for the past three months, because she has been training with her father’s kin. *spoiler alert from last novel* Yes, Jade’s dear dad is a Dragon! That’s why Jade is so powerful! She is shown a vision in The Nexus, that if she returns to her life without training, all of her friends and family will be killed. Jade escapes through a portal in Scotland, to pursue Sienna, her evil foster sister. A fledgling dragon named Drake tags along and soon steals the show! What a wonderful new character! Drake is a young, Zen-like Dragon that loves life and getting into trouble. They soon meet up with Kett, the ancient vampire and Kandy, who is Jade’s werewolf bodyguard. We follow the gang to London in pursuit of Sienna and to rescue Mory, the young Necromancer. What a showdown we have, but things are not over yet!!

The author takes us back to Canada for the final action! Jade figures out Sienna’s next move which is to reanimate demons! Jade unites the whole magic community in crushing her once and for all!! The Skinwalkers, Shifters, Witches, Necromancers and one sexy vampire team together. My only complaint was that Desmond, the uber-sexy Alpha shifter didn’t come into the story until 75% in!! That was NOT enough read time for Jade and Desmond’s hot off the charts banter! I won’t spoil any of the dramatic ending, if it is the ending? Oh Meghan, the mischief you create!! This is a thoroughly wonderful read that was full of action and characters that I adore! Plus, the chocolate descriptions were so divine and I still can fit into my jeans! Alas, I have been ruined for cheap chocolate! Enjoy Book 3 in the Dowser Series, it has all of the right ingredients!

Clearly Meghan has out done herself with this third book of the Dowsers Series! I didn't set foot back into my real world until I finished gobbling up every morsel of magic, demons, sorcerers and cupcakes! I highly recommend reading the Dowsers Series in order so you can fully appreciate all the magic between characters that seem so real they just might jump out of the page and get you!

Knowing there are more in the series, I was worried about how this one would end. I was relieved by how certain ends were tied up while others left unresolved. The characters continue to be compelling while the story is thrilling. Can't wait to read the next one!