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"I wonder what I'm really doing out here with a magic dog, a trigger-happy girl and her mute sister, and a trail of dead witches in my wake."

Those are the words of Rhett Carter, the MC of this fantastically dark and creepy tale of a witch apocalypse. Rhett is a normalish teen at the start of the book--although a self proclaimed dork--but he is soon thrown into a world that is unimaginable!

Witches have taken over the world. And not the nice kind, either. All different sorts of clans banned together to kill humans and create chaos. In the aftermath, they are all fighting amongst themselves for territory. Having lost his family, and fearing his girlfriend and best friend are dead, Rhett sets out to find the Necros, the gang that attacked his friends. And he has one thing on his mind--REVENGE.

I. Loved. This. Book. There is no other way to say it! The entire story is thrilling, action-packed, and so inventive and fresh! This book brought out every emotion in me-- moments of serious rip-roaring laughter, real tears, and goosebumps and chills. I flew through the read, and I could not put it down!

What really stands out to me in this one is the characters. Its a crazy cast, from Rhett, the Book Blogger turned Witch Hunter, to Laney, the fiery kick ass girl that I loved to cheer on, to Trish, the creepy mute sister whose weirdness seems to have a purpose, to THE COOLEST DOG EVER, Hex. Did I mention he is magical? He has all kinds of talents, like shooting flashlight beams out of his mouth when they are stuck in the dark. The cast of evil witches is even more insane, from Pyros, to Sirens, to Shifters. And let's not forget the other Witch Hunters they run into! All of these characters, even minor ones are fully fleshed out, and felt so real!

My favorite character was definitely Laney. She and Rhett have an interesting camaraderie going on throughout the book--they bicker constantly, but there is a respect and understanding going on underneath it all. They really need each other to survive. One interesting thing to note here, is there isn't romance between them in the story (yet). I predict that may come later, but for now, the only romance is the flashbacks and dreams Rhett has of his girlfriend, Beth.

One thing that I loved that really got us into Rhett's head even more were the small snippets we got from Rhett's journal. This one was my favorite:

"Words have power, for better or worse.
Like the smell of fresh rain on cut grass,
Or the stench of a decaying corpse,
Like the soft comfort of a warm blanket on your shoulders,
Or the agony of a dagger splitting your chest in two.
Use them wisely."

These are sprinkled in throughout the story, along with some of Rhett's "Blog Posts"--turning a situation into his head into a story, and therefore, writing his review on the situation--which were so funny! I loved the creativity with these!

Besides the characters, the other thing that really stood out to me was the world building. It felt so real, with all the little details putting a picture in my head. I had no trouble imagining any of it, which is amazing, considering the premise. We get details on all the witches, what the world has been turned into, even parts of the government and society itself. It made for a very deep read, which I really enjoyed!

The best part of the story was the surprise ending! I love it when a writer can pull things out of hat, and I don't see it coming! A few twists I had kind of guessed, but I wasn't exactly right. Others I had NO IDEA they were coming! Well done, Mr. Estes!

This mishmash of fantasy, post-apocalyptic, and action is truly a gem. I loved everything about it, and I can't wait to read the sequel, Boil!

And now I'll leave you with a final favorite quote:

"Ignorance is the worst plague of all, a form of blindness that destroys the hearts of the people who hide behind it."


Tags : Brew (Salem's Revenge) (Volume 1) [David Estes] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Walking Dead for teens, with ruthless witches instead of bloodthirsty zombies.” --Katie Reed, agent at Andrea Hurst & Associates Praise for the Author: A worthy edition to post-apocalyptic literature -- Mike Mullin,David Estes,Brew (Salem's Revenge) (Volume 1),CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,1500919810,JUVENILE FICTION Fantasy & Magic

Brew Salem Revenge Volume 1 David Estes 9781500919818 Books Reviews

Wow! What more can I say? This was a great read in that it's so different! I couldn't put this down as I HAD to know what was coming up next! Witches are out seeking revenge for their persecution... and they are tired of hiding!

This is a great story which is wonderfully well written. David Estes really created a world where we definitely need to be worried about what's out there in the night! There are some wonderful characters; they are well developed but a few we learn more about them as we go along. Rhett Carter picks up friends along the way - and my favorite is his magical dog Hex! We are taken on a journey to exact revenge on the witches who killed his family and friends. We feel the fear, anger, bravado, heartbreak, etc with our characters... and we find some funny moments as well. Many of the characters are deeply layered with secrets... Can Rhett face the truth?

While the story is about a group exacting revenge on the humans, it is also about the individuals (both witch or human) who face tough decisions. Do you follow the crowd when it feels wrong to you? There are layers to this story as well... It's not a simple witch hunt. There are the witch hunters who don't seem to care whether who or what they are killing... Is it all really so simply black or white, good or evil? We are taken where witches are hard to detect...

This is the second book I've read by the author, and I am loving the diversity in story lines! Again, the world was well created for us... his characters are lovable... tolerable... or just plain pains! My favorite character is Hex... you just never know what he's going to do! ) It was quite an enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to reading the next in the series to see where this goes!

If you like something well written and just plain different, READ this! What more can I say?
I needed this book so much. I needed a great dose of witch and magic and in my February. I decided I was tired of looking at this gorgeous book on my bookshelf and finally crack it open. There are times when you get a book because of the cover. This is one of those series. I didn't care if it was good or bad I just know that I needed it on my shelf. I opened it up and I found myself devouring it as quickly as I could. The world that author creates is beautiful and dark. It swirls with themes of friendship, hopefulness, anger and revenge. It was a delicate balance of light and dark throughout the themes and even the friendships. It also is a reminder that everything isn't always black and white. We live in a grey world and the author demonstrates it.

My favorite character is of course the infamous Rhett Carter. He is the type of kid that I hope I'm raising with my own child. He is smart, snarky, loyal, with the heart of a hero. He struggles through so much but still tries to make the world a better place. He isn't perfect nor does he pretend to be. He is just a well balanced character that is easy to fall in love with. As a reader I need to fall in love with the main character and I fell in love with Rhett almost immediately. Laney is another character and a perfect balance to Rhett. Her comments actually had me snorting quite a few times.

My favorite moment was when Rhett, Laney, Trish and Hex were walking down the street heading to Philadelphia. Go Pens!! There wasn't anything special or pivotal that happened it was just a moment when you realize that this dynamic was a strong force. It was acceptance that they were a team and it was just special moment for me. I could easily picture them making snarky comments to each other and loving one another. I don't know I'm just a weirdo but even thinking about it brings tears to my eyes.

Overall, I loved this book. I mean I really loved this book. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. I would recommend this book for YA loving friends who need a little magic and a whole lot of hope in their lives.
"I wonder what I'm really doing out here with a magic dog, a trigger-happy girl and her mute sister, and a trail of dead witches in my wake."

Those are the words of Rhett Carter, the MC of this fantastically dark and creepy tale of a witch apocalypse. Rhett is a normalish teen at the start of the book--although a self proclaimed dork--but he is soon thrown into a world that is unimaginable!

Witches have taken over the world. And not the nice kind, either. All different sorts of clans banned together to kill humans and create chaos. In the aftermath, they are all fighting amongst themselves for territory. Having lost his family, and fearing his girlfriend and best friend are dead, Rhett sets out to find the Necros, the gang that attacked his friends. And he has one thing on his mind--REVENGE.

I. Loved. This. Book. There is no other way to say it! The entire story is thrilling, action-packed, and so inventive and fresh! This book brought out every emotion in me-- moments of serious rip-roaring laughter, real tears, and goosebumps and chills. I flew through the read, and I could not put it down!

What really stands out to me in this one is the characters. Its a crazy cast, from Rhett, the Book Blogger turned Witch Hunter, to Laney, the fiery kick ass girl that I loved to cheer on, to Trish, the creepy mute sister whose weirdness seems to have a purpose, to THE COOLEST DOG EVER, Hex. Did I mention he is magical? He has all kinds of talents, like shooting flashlight beams out of his mouth when they are stuck in the dark. The cast of evil witches is even more insane, from Pyros, to Sirens, to Shifters. And let's not forget the other Witch Hunters they run into! All of these characters, even minor ones are fully fleshed out, and felt so real!

My favorite character was definitely Laney. She and Rhett have an interesting camaraderie going on throughout the book--they bicker constantly, but there is a respect and understanding going on underneath it all. They really need each other to survive. One interesting thing to note here, is there isn't romance between them in the story (yet). I predict that may come later, but for now, the only romance is the flashbacks and dreams Rhett has of his girlfriend, Beth.

One thing that I loved that really got us into Rhett's head even more were the small snippets we got from Rhett's journal. This one was my favorite

"Words have power, for better or worse.
Like the smell of fresh rain on cut grass,
Or the stench of a decaying corpse,
Like the soft comfort of a warm blanket on your shoulders,
Or the agony of a dagger splitting your chest in two.
Use them wisely."

These are sprinkled in throughout the story, along with some of Rhett's "Blog Posts"--turning a situation into his head into a story, and therefore, writing his review on the situation--which were so funny! I loved the creativity with these!

Besides the characters, the other thing that really stood out to me was the world building. It felt so real, with all the little details putting a picture in my head. I had no trouble imagining any of it, which is amazing, considering the premise. We get details on all the witches, what the world has been turned into, even parts of the government and society itself. It made for a very deep read, which I really enjoyed!

The best part of the story was the surprise ending! I love it when a writer can pull things out of hat, and I don't see it coming! A few twists I had kind of guessed, but I wasn't exactly right. Others I had NO IDEA they were coming! Well done, Mr. Estes!

This mishmash of fantasy, post-apocalyptic, and action is truly a gem. I loved everything about it, and I can't wait to read the sequel, Boil!

And now I'll leave you with a final favorite quote

"Ignorance is the worst plague of all, a form of blindness that destroys the hearts of the people who hide behind it."