Synopsis from jacket:
In 1837 London, young daughters of viscounts pined for handome, titled husbands, not careers. And certainly not careers in magic.
Shy, studious Persephone Leland would far rather devote herself to her secret magic studies than enter society and look for a suitable husband. But just as the inevitable season is about to begin, Persy and her twin sister discover that their governess in magic has been kidnapped as part of plot to gain control of the Princess Victoria. Racing through Mayfair ballrooms and royal palaces, the sisters overcome bad millinery, shady royal spinsters, and a mysterious Irish wizard. And along the way, Percy learns that husband hunting isn't such an odious task after all, if you can find the right quarry.
Was It Worth My Time?
I am so excited about this series! I came across this title when I was researching young adult books that have won awards. Bewitching Season was on that list, and I thought I would give it a try. It is great!
This book combines Harry Potter and the classic "happily-ever-after" plot. The reader is taken back to the life of seventeen year old girls and their elegant debut as ladies in society.
Persy and her twin sister Pen are required to go to the city to be presented as ladies ready for marriage. Persy is self-conscious and shy, and she fears she will never find a husband. She has her eyes on only one man, and Persy believes she is not enough for Lochinvar Seton. I loved Persy as a character and was happy that Doyle chose her as the main character because I wanted the shy girl to succeed (after all, aren't we all shy girls at some point?).
The mystery of the disappearance of Ally (the girls' governess) paired with a romance that you hope will grow between Persy and Lochinvar will have you turning pages!
What Bothered Me?
I felt like the "magic" aspect of the novel could have been taken up a notch. There was only one magical duel in the novel, and I would've liked to have read more.
This is a great book for middle school girls!
Betraying Season is the next book in the series!
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