The Power

it was okay, but i didn’t find the book was anything special. i couldn’t really get into it. you might end up loving it, but i just couldn’t get into the storyline too well

They're all fantastic. I read the Secret Circle Series when I was like twelve (I'm almost seventeen now) and I still can't get the storyline out of my head. I think that LJ Smith is the reason that I adore witches and fantasy so much. The basic plot is that Cassie (heroine) moves to New Salem in New England and finds out she's all part of a "bigger plan". She's supposed to complete the coven of twelve witches even though they're all still in high school, they end up battling forces of evil and whatnot even as Cassie has to deal with Faye, one of the more "intense" witches in the coven who dreams of becoming the leader of the coven by overthrowing Diana, Cassie's best friend. Cassie also has two love interests here which also comes into the plot. To those who have been lucky enough to read this -- am I the only one who wanted Cassie to go for Nick? Anyhow, if you haven't read this, it really is interesting, even if my review doesn't let on and just sounds corny. Like I say, the best plots are ones that you can explain but just have to read. If you're interested, I hope you get your hands on a copy!

In the final book of the trilogy, Cassie and Adam are caught in the line of fire. Begging for redemtion, Cassie promises to redeem herself, and forgiven for all, Cassie now faces much more serious problems. With Nick in love with her, Cassie must decide how to handle her relationship with him. Losing her only family help, she comes face to face with something so terrifying, the coven may not survive. Confronting an enemy from the older coven's past, the coven learns the truth about their past. The enemy they face is the cause of all the death's of so many of the Club's parents. Learning that her family is the strongest, and she is not in fact a half witch, Cassie is shamed to learn the truth about her past. With Faye on the enemy's side, the coven is no longer at full strength. One of the remaining members of the coven is secretly working with the enemy, unknowingly betraying the Club. When Portia and her witch hunting brother's return to town, there's even more trouble. When the time comes for battle, and the coven's new leader is on the wrong side, the coven must elect a new leader. If they don't win they will die, because none of them will ever join the enemy's side. And never have I enjoyed any story more than this one!

This is a very good book. I have read this book repeatedly since 1997, and now finally own all three. I think this trilogy is one of the best by L J Smith because it's really one book split up into three volumes and goes alot more indepth than some of her other books. My favourite character is Nick, surprisingly enough but I don't think, like some other reviews I have seen, that he should 'get together' with Diana - the two characters are totally wrong for each other. The ending is rather predictable, but if Cassie didn't end up with Adam the entire trilogy would be pointless, as the basic theme is Cassie and Adam's tormented love for each other - though they don't work out until The Power that their love will never go away.

this is a book that you can read over and over again. cassie is a great character and you get caught up with what she's feeling. l.j smith keeps the reader captivated the whole time (just like she has with all her other books too!)and i try to read as many of her books as i can find and i love them all!

Anybody who's an L.J. Smith fan will love this book. I loved the way everything turned out, and I am glad that everyone ended up the way they should. Anybody who reads this book will not be disappointed. There is suspense on what will happen next, there is romance, and there are so much vivid imagery, that I could not believe it!