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The Magick of Dark Root: A Paranormal Fantasy (Daughters of Dark Root Book 2) Kindle Edition

by April Aasheim (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 985 ratings
“There are rules that must be followed, Maggie.”
“Even in witchcraft?”
“Especially in witchcraft. What someone puts into the world comes back to them.”
“You mean karma?”
“Like karma, yes. But for a witch it comes back threefold. Never forget that.”
“That doesn’t seem fair.”
“Who said life was fair?”

In the second installment of The Daughters of Dark Root series, Maggie Maddock and her sisters are back, training under their coven-leading mother Miss Sasha Shantay to take over as the new leaders of The Council. But life isn’t as smooth as Maggie had hoped it would be. Harvest Home’s taxes have come due, and her mother’s illness has returned, stronger than ever.

Desperate, Maggie and Eve devise a scheme to make money through witchcraft.

And that’s when things go terribly wrong.

*Author's Note* This is the second book in a series, but can be read as a stand alone novel. If you are interested in reading the entire Daughters of Dark Root Series I suggest you begin with The Witches of Dark Root as the second book contains spoilers for the first book.

Books in The Daughters of Dark Root Series:
The Witches of Dark Root
The Magick of Dark Root
The Curse of Dark Root: Part One
The Curse of Dark Root: Part Two
The Shadows of Dark Root

Books in The Children of Dark Root Series:
Inherited Magick
Gifted Magick

Other Dark Root Stories:
The Council of Dark Root: Armand
A Dark Root Christmas: Merry's Gift
A Dark Root Halloween: The Witching Hour
A Dark Root Solstice: Dora's Dilemma
A Dark Root Christmas: Magick Mistletoe
A Dark Root Halloween: The Mystery of Ice Pond Road
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April Aasheim was the second oldest of six children. Her mother was a tarot card reader and a traveler, exposing April and her siblings to many different people, religions, and belief systems. April has a degree in social work. She also studied world religion, anthropology, astronomy, and literature. April considers herself a life-long learner and continues to educate herself on the subjects of ancient cultures, religion, psychology, and the supernatural. April currently resides in Oregon with her husband and children and her familiar: Boots the Cat. The Magick of Dark Root is her third novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KRQ2KAK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Root Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
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  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Daughters of Dark Root
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***USA Today Best Selling Author. Avid Reader. Amateur Ghost Hunter. Author of Witchy Things.***

April Aasheim is an avid researcher, and a believer in all things magick. April lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family and her familiar: Boots the Cat.

Books by April Aasheim

(MAIN SERIES)

The Daughters of Dark Root Series.

Book 1: The Witches of Dark Root (2013)

Book 2: The Magick of Dark Root (2014)

Book 3: The Curse of Dark Root: Part 1 (2015)

Book 4: The Curse of Dark Root: Part 2 (2016)

Book 5: The Shadows of Dark Root (2017)

(DAUGHTERS OF DARK ROOT SEQUEL SERIES)

The Children of Dark Root Series:

Book 1: Inherited Magick: Coming Fall 2018

Book 2: Gifted Magick: Coming Fall 2019

(DAUGHTERS OF DARK ROOT PREQUEL SERIES)

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH-PART ONE: Calcination and Dissolution

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH--PART TWO: Separation and Conjunction

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH--PART THREE: Fermentation

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH--PART FOUR: Distillation and Coagulation

Dark Root Companion Short Stories and Novellas

Prequel: The Council of Dark Root: Armand (Novella, 2014)

Prequel: A Dark Root Christmas: Merry's Gift (Novella, 2015)

Prequel: A Dark Root Halloween: The Witching Hour (Short Story, 2016)

Prequel: A Dark Root Samhain: A Lesson in Magick (Short Story, 2017. Available in Witch or Treat multi-author anthology)

Prequel: A Dark Root Solstice: Aunt Dora's Dilemma (Short Story, 2017. Available in Jingle Bells and Spells Multi-Author anthology)

The Pumpkin Problem

Magick Mistletoe

The Reed Hollow Chronicles:

Touch of Light: A Baylee Scott Paranormal Mystery

Touch of Shadow: A Baylee Scott Paranormal Mystery

Touch of Lace: A Baylee Scott Paranormal Mystery Short Story (Available Summer 2018 in Spell or High Water)

Also available from April Aasheim:

The Universe is a Very Big Place (A quirky romantic comedy)

The Good Girl's Guide to Being a Demon (Part of The Woodland Creek Series).

The Last Soldier (A short story in The Ghost and the Cigarette.) June 2018.

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Sign up for April's newsletter at aprilaasheimwriter.com to receive information on new releases, book promotions, contests and giveaways, and more about the author and her books.

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Customers find the book's story engaging with lots of twists and turns, and appreciate how the characters grow and learn throughout the narrative. Moreover, the book is entertaining and humorous, with one customer highlighting the appealing relationships between characters. Additionally, customers respond positively to the emotional content, describing it as good and sad, and they enjoy the family dynamics, particularly the relationship between Maggie and her mother. The book maintains a good pace, with one customer noting it's a quick read.

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57 customers mention "Story quality"57 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story mesmerizing with lots of twists and turns that keep them engaged.

"...I am glad to have found it. The story is mesmerizing every page takes you on an imaginative journey...." Read more

"...The story is intriguing, the laws of magick in this universe are different from witch stories I've normally seen, and the characters are very..." Read more

"...It was faster paced and had more compelling action. It had flashbacks but not as many as the first book and these flashbacks did make more sense...." Read more

"...first novel of the series, Ms. Aasheim uses the context of fantasy to explore human relationships: the fears, worries, and responsibilities of..." Read more

30 customers mention "Character development"30 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting how the characters grow and learn throughout the story, with one customer highlighting the humorous introduction of a new character.

"...different from witch stories I've normally seen, and the characters are very believable. Maggie is a very flawed but realistic protagonist...." Read more

"...I like that this book revealed more secrets and showed more of the characters personality...." Read more

"Well written kept me engaged . Great characters and storyline . Can't wait to read what's next. Definitely a must read" Read more

"...is as lighthearted as it is appealing, I was once again captivated by the characters and this latest visit with what has become one of my favorite..." Read more

20 customers mention "Enjoyment"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very entertaining, describing it as an enjoyable series that's never boring or dull.

"Another fun read. Again Aasheim pulls you right into the quirky world of Dark Root...." Read more

"...Everything had a nice steady pace to it so it was never boring or dull. I'd read the next one." Read more

"...I was completely enthralled by it. What surprised me was that by the description went I didn't think I wanted to read it...." Read more

"...I thought the part about Leo was scary, funny , sad and happy . All together. I would recommend this book for sure." Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it lighthearted and appealing, with one customer highlighting the engaging dialogue.

"...A tongue-in-cheek romp that is as lighthearted as it is appealing, I was once again captivated by the characters and this latest visit with what has..." Read more

"I really enjoy this series. It is written to be believable not that magic is the answer to all...." Read more

"I really liked this book. I thought the part about Leo was scary, funny , sad and happy . All together. I would recommend this book for sure." Read more

"This is lighthearted, fun, loving and clean. Also has a little mystery in it… And of course magic. It’s been a delight to read these books." Read more

8 customers mention "Emotional content"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as good and sad, with one customer noting it's about relationships and roots.

"This is a comfort series, magical and left me wanting more. Really hits home, and gives a sense of normalcy in a world that doesn't believe in..." Read more

"...A good story about relationships and roots with magic thrown in to keep things hopping. Great characters." Read more

"...I thought the part about Leo was scary, funny , sad and happy . All together. I would recommend this book for sure." Read more

"This is lighthearted, fun, loving and clean. Also has a little mystery in it… And of course magic. It’s been a delight to read these books." Read more

5 customers mention "Family dynamics"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the relationship between Maggie and her mother, while another notes the interactions between Maggie and Eve.

"...more magic in this book than in the previous one and more interactions between Maggie and Eve...." Read more

"Great book with some paranormal elements and family dynamic you fall in the with the characters and can't put the book down" Read more

"...I completely loved it. I'm hooked. I loved the relationship between maggie and her mother and maggie and her sisters...." Read more

"I absolutely love Maggie and her sisters! Family sticks together through everything, including the worst of times. ❤️" Read more

5 customers mention "Pace"4 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pace, with one noting it flows well and another mentioning it's a quick read.

"I'm glad I continued the series and gave this book a chance. It was faster paced and had more compelling action...." Read more

"...Everything had a nice steady pace to it so it was never boring or dull. I'd read the next one." Read more

"...The book has a good pace and keeps your interest until the end and wanting the next in the series. I am a fan." Read more

"...The first quarter of the book is a bit slow and doesn't really get into the meat of the story until almost half of the way into the book...." Read more

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  • Barbara Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Magick of Dark Root: A Paranormal Fantasy (Daughters of Dark Root Book 2)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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    The Magick of Dark Root: A Paranormal Fantasy (Daughters of Dark Root Book 2) am loving 💓💕💞💖💝💞💜💙💚💛 this series! I am glad to have found it. The story is mesmerizing every page takes you on an imaginative journey. I can't wait to read book 3.. definitely recommend reading 📖 this book / series 📚 
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  • RRW
    4.0 out of 5 stars Addictive!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016
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    It's been a good while since I read a novel that I started and couldn't put down. Like The Witches of Dark Root, Magick stuck with me from beginning to end. The story is intriguing, the laws of magick in this universe are different from witch stories I've normally seen, and the characters are very believable. Maggie is a very flawed but realistic protagonist. Other characters with certain flaws that I normally wouldn't find redeemable actually ended up growing on me, and that was interesting.

    Just keep in mind when going into this that you're getting a very character-driven story, not an action-packed tale. If that's something that would interest you, I would absolutely recommend The Magick of Dark Root.
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  • obelle40
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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    I'm glad I continued the series and gave this book a chance. It was faster paced and had more compelling action. It had flashbacks but not as many as the first book and these flashbacks did make more sense. I like that this book revealed more secrets and showed more of the characters personality. It was a much quicker read and now I'm actually looking forward to reading the next book!
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  • William J. Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Heroine's Journey Continues
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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    In the second book of the Daughters of Dark Root saga, Maggie Maddock is coming to terms with her identity as a powerful witch who is being called to assume her aging mother's role as leader of The Council. While Maggie and her sisters Eve, Merry, and Ruth Anne prepare to oppose the sinister forces bent on destroying their quiet little town, Maggie must also fight an internal battle--a secret she cannot reveal to the man she loves. Maggie is young. She sometimes makes bad decisions. She can be maddeningly, frustratingly stubborn. She must learn the hard lesson that power alone cannot solve all problems and even witchcraft has rules that must be followed.

    As in the first novel of the series, Ms. Aasheim uses the context of fantasy to explore human relationships: the fears, worries, and responsibilities of motherhood; sibling rivalries; jealousies between lovers; and the sometimes frightful burdens of caring for an elderly, dying parent. In the hands of such a capable writer, life among the witches sounds remarkably like our own.
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  • Wildberry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022
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    Well written kept me engaged . Great characters and storyline . Can't wait to read what's next. Definitely a must read
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  • AP Long
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another fun read from April Aasheim!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
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    Another fun read. Again Aasheim pulls you right into the quirky world of Dark Root. A tongue-in-cheek romp that is as lighthearted as it is appealing, I was once again captivated by the characters and this latest visit with what has become one of my favorite families of witches. I was glad to see the romantic tensions ratcheted up and made more appealing and realistic as should be with mature adult relationships and can't wait for the next installment!!!!
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  • Jennie Marts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Supernatural fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014
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    Maggie Maddock and her witchy sisters are back, training under their coven-leading mother Sasha Shantay to take over the family business. But Maggie soon realizes that witchcraft can’t solve all of their problems.
    This is a book about family, love, life, and sacrifice. There is more magic in this book than in the previous one and more interactions between Maggie and Eve. We also get to meet two new characters: Ruth Anne and Larinda. There’s a bit more romance too as Maggie and Shane’s relationship heats up.
    The book is a continuation of the first as Maggie struggles to determine wrong from right. Maggie learns the hard way that karma is real, and if you are a witch, you pay an even heavier price for the things you do.
    I enjoyed this book as much as the first one and can't wait to see what Aasheim conjures up next!
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  • Solo
    3.0 out of 5 stars A decent read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017
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    This was a pretty decent read. I like the characters and while the story lines are not especially exciting, they did keep me engaged. Everything had a nice steady pace to it so it was never boring or dull. I'd read the next one.
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  • Mrs W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2023
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    I really enjoyed this book it had me hooked after the first chapter.
    Really felt I was part of everything that was happening
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  • Charm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second time reading
    Reviewed in Australia on December 26, 2022
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    This was the second time around since I read this and found I enjoyed it a lot more on the second read now need to get the rest and I noticed it is now in a completed series bundle
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  • J C Mitchinson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2014
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    Maggie and sisters try to make some money and things go wrong.

    Things I liked:

    - Well written, like the first one

    - Found myself getting very irritated with some of the characters when they were being stupid, which is always good, means I'm involved!

    - The end scene was quite touching

    Reservations

    - Not sure if I enjoyed this as much as the first one. There was less of the family and home theme in this book, which for me, meant less of the warmth.

    - When they do what they do to Leo, I wasn't convinced the reaction was realistic. How would they ever have been convicted, as they used magic? On what evidence? They could've just called the police and moved on. Instead they did the worse possible thing and implicated themselves further.

    - I know that if characters communicated properly, there would be few stories, but I found it hard to believe that Eve and Paul wouldn't have had it out earlier, or that Shane wouldn't have spoken frankly with Maggie sooner. Maggie keeping quiet, I could believe.

    Summary: still pretty good, worth reading
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars the daughters of dark root series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2015
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    These books by April Aasheim are really well written and in many different ways highlights the various and challenging emotions felt by a family and their loved ones. Bring magic into the equation and it becomes even more so. Each sister had to find their own strengths and beliefs and to learn how to come together for the benefit of themselves,partners,children and the town that was built for them. There are many sad bits but equally many good bits and I loved the ending.
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  • Me & 2 cats
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely storyline with believable characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2017
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    Good book, kept my interest. Flips to the past at times and I was left a bit confused at times. All in all an excellent read
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