The Witch Collector Book Two continues the thrilling adventures of Lily and her friends as they navigate the treacherous world of magic and witchcraft. In this highly anticipated sequel, the main character Lily is faced with new challenges and even greater dangers than before. As the story unfolds, Lily discovers that there are those who will stop at nothing to possess the ancient and powerful Book of Shadows, which holds the secrets to unimaginable power. The witch collectors, a group of ruthless individuals, are obsessed with obtaining this book and will do whatever it takes to get their hands on it. Lily and her friends must join forces to stop the witch collectors and protect the book. They embark on a journey filled with danger and uncertainty as they face formidable enemies and encounter new allies along the way.
Modern, Magical Jigsaw Puzzles Are the Hot New Thing
I had never put together or even had any real interest in jigsaw puzzles in my entire adult life, but how could you not be intrigued by that sales pitch? Puzzles can have endings? Puzzles can have surprise twist endings ? What does that even mean? This is a verbatim quote from their Kickstarter, and the exact moment I knew I was going to have to give them $50 for the full set to see for myself. I mean, tell me you aren’t intrigued:
“Normally, jigsaw puzzles don’t have an exciting ending. You put in the last piece, and you’re done. We’ve designed these so that when you put in that last piece, it triggers a magic trick, which reveals the special ending to the story of the puzzle.”
“We’ve applied a bunch of principles for the world of mathematics, magic, and illusion to create something that’s never been done before in the world of puzzles.”
It’s tough for a blurb like that to not set your mind racing, right?
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Almost exactly one year later in June 2021 Odd Pieces , another new jigsaw puzzle startup, raised $500k on Kickstarter selling a set of three “mystery puzzles,” promising that they’re “a jigsaw puzzle game.” (fyi - Odd Pieces series 2 is on Kickstarter now!)
The Odd Pieces puzzle company isn’t quite so secretive about how their puzzles work, and never claimed to be working with mathematicians or illusionists. Their puzzles all depict a very busy Where’s Waldo-esque scene filled with hundreds of little characters. The twist is that the picture on the box isn’t exactly the picture on the puzzle you’re putting together. The puzzle is set a few moments after the picture on the box, and as you assemble it, you piece together the storyline of what happened to cause everyone to suddenly move and slightly change:
Naturally, I had no choice but to buy all six of these puzzles and try them out for myself. And - surprise surprise - I loved them . I guess I’m a jigsaw puzzle guy now? Is this what it means to get older? The weather is getting colder and once winter descends in full that means it’s PUZZLE SEASON once again. Can’t wait to drag the card table back out and work through our growing puzzle backlog.
We’ll circle back around to Magic Puzzle Company’s “magic trick” closer to the end of this newsletter, but first I want to talk about what made these puzzles so fun and satisfying, and why you, my (presumably?) slightly younger and hipper subscribers might like them, too.
They embark on a journey filled with danger and uncertainty as they face formidable enemies and encounter new allies along the way. The main theme of this book is the importance of friendship and teamwork. Lily relies on her friends and their unique abilities to overcome the challenges they face.
Things I Liked
The Art
The Mystic Maze • 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from The Magic Puzzle Company • Series One
Together, they prove that united they are stronger and that loyalty and trust are essential in the face of adversity. The Witch Collector Book Two is a thrilling and action-packed novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The author's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring the magical world to life, making it an immersive and enjoyable reading experience. Overall, The Witch Collector Book Two delivers an exciting and compelling story that will captivate fans of the fantasy genre. With its strong characters, thrilling plot, and underlying themes of friendship and loyalty, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for an adventure-filled tale in the world of magic and witches..
Reviews for "The Witch Collector Book Two: Confronting the Evil Within"
1. Jane - ★☆☆☆☆
I was very disappointed with "The Witch Collector Book Two". The plot felt extremely disjointed and there were too many characters to keep track of. It seemed like the author threw in random magical elements without fully developing them, which made the story feel chaotic and confusing. Additionally, the writing style was underwhelming and lacked depth. Overall, I found this book to be a letdown and would not recommend it.
2. Mark - ★★☆☆☆
As someone who enjoyed the first book in the series, I was looking forward to reading "The Witch Collector Book Two". However, I found it to be a major letdown. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the story felt like it was dragging on without any clear direction. The characters lacked depth and their development felt stagnant. The overall plot was underwhelming and didn't provide enough excitement or intrigue. While the author's writing style remained consistent, I felt that the execution fell flat. Sadly, this book failed to capture my interest and I cannot recommend it.
3. Sarah - ★★☆☆☆
"The Witch Collector Book Two" had potential, but it fell short of my expectations. The storyline had too many subplots, which made it hard to follow and left loose ends. The character development lacked depth, and the actions of the characters felt forced and unnatural. The pacing was uneven, with some parts being overly descriptive, while others felt rushed. I also found the dialogue to be cliché and predictable. Overall, I thought this book had promise, but it ultimately failed to deliver a captivating and well-executed story.