The Magic Bullet Mini is a compact and powerful blender that offers a convenient and efficient way to prepare a variety of meals and drinks. It is designed to be both portable and versatile, making it the perfect kitchen appliance for those who are always on the go. Despite its small size, the Magic Bullet Mini is equipped with a powerful motor that can blend, chop, mix, and grind ingredients quickly and effortlessly. It comes with a set of interchangeable blades and cups that can be used for different purposes such as making smoothies, grinding coffee beans, and chopping vegetables. One of the key features of the Magic Bullet Mini is its compact design. It takes up minimal space on the kitchen counter and can easily be stored away when not in use.
But magic isn’t kind, and her new friend harbors secrets of her own. She can’t stay in Havnestad—or on two legs—without Evie’s help. And when Evie reaches deep into the power of her magic to save her friend’s humanity—and her prince’s heart—she discovers, too late, what she’s bargained away.
It felt like so much of this story happened in the last 4 chapters, and they flew by so fast that there was little time to appreciate what we had been waiting for. From plays like Wicked to stories like the Sea Witch , it s often the villains of classic stories that authors will choose to write about -- and I love it.
It takes up minimal space on the kitchen counter and can easily be stored away when not in use. Its sleek and modern look also adds a touch of style to any kitchen. The Magic Bullet Mini is incredibly easy to use.
Sea witch sarah henningn
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Standalone/Series: Standalone
How I got this book: ARC from HarperCollins UK, Children's via NetGalley
Everyone knows what happens in the end.
A mermaid, a prince, a true love’s kiss.
But before that young siren’s tale, there were three friends.
One feared, one royal, and one already dead.
Ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. A freak. A curse. A witch.
A girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears offshore and, though the girl denies it, Evie is convinced that her best friend actually survived. That her own magic wasn’t so powerless after all. And, as the two girls catch the eyes—and hearts—of two charming princes, Evie believes that she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after.
But her new friend has secrets of her own. She can’t stay in Havnestad, or on two legs, unless Evie finds a way to help her. Now Evie will do anything to save her friend’s humanity, along with her prince’s heart—harnessing the power of her magic, her ocean, and her love until she discovers, too late, the truth of her bargain.
The rise of Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic villainess is a heart-wrenching story of friendship, betrayal, and a girl pushed beyond her limits—to become a monster.
I spotted this book on NetGalley and was drawn to it for two reasons:
1.) The cover is gorgeous! It's a little superficial to judge a book by its cover, I know (yet we all do it!), but it really drew me in. I loved the creepy, mysterious vibe to it and had high hopes for a dark story.
2.) From the synopsis, it's obvious that this story is connected to The Little Mermaid and I've really enjoyed a lot of the fairytale retellings that have been released year!
On that note, as you can probably gather from the cover and the synopsis, this story isn't so much a retelling as an Ursula origin story, which I was more than on-board with! I love a good villain story!
My thoughts on this book are a little mixed, so please bear with me as I'm still processing!
The opening chapter was interesting but a little confusing and I wasn't entirely sure I'd be able to get into this book. However, I soon found myself flying through chapters, the pace really picked up and I became heavily invested and intrigued to find out what would happen next.
It was definitely an interesting start to the story. I was invested in the characters, most particularly Evie, her story of hardship and life as an outcast made her character much stronger.
I also really liked Tante Hansa and Annemette; the latter really comes into her own as we near the end of the book and Tante Hansa's no-nonsense approach to life made me an instant fan of hers, especially with this particular quote,
"Don't grant all the prince's requests, darling girl. Men are always asking for more than they should."
Sadly, I wasn't too keen on the other characters. Iker was predictable from the start and Evie's obsession with him never made sense to me.
Nik is a marginally better character but the 'romance' aspect of this book really threw me off. It felt a bit messy and wishy-washy in places, leading up to a 'surprise' reveal at the end that was quite strange and didn't really make sense to me.
Sadly, just over halfway through the book, whilst I didn't at all lose interest or get bored, I did become more and more frustrated with Evie. She's so naive and at times almost oblivious to what's immediately in front of her and I just found some of the storyline a bit repetitive as she goes back and forth over how she's treated by everyone, her attraction to Iker, and her guilt.
I did push past this and kept reading, which I'm really glad I did because things got decidedly better when a certain 'truth' is finally revealed, which does take the story to a much darker place, and I did enjoy this a lot more.
The epilogue was probably my favourite chapter, although I ultimately felt sad that what I'd hoped at the beginning would be an empowering female novel, ended on a bit of a sour note for me.
Overall, whilst I did enjoy the premise of the story and the backstory it provided, I just felt that the main character lacked a little punch.
Recommended for fans of To Kill A Kingdom, The Language of Thorns and fairytale retellings in general.
There is a new trend in the YA scene – mermaids – and I am obsessed. Who does not love mermaids? They are beautiful, power, magical women who are often deadly and get to spend their days frolicking in the sea. Sign me up! An influx of books with mermaid premises have surfaced (sorry for the terrible pun!) over the last two years – Sea Witch by Sarah Henning being a front runner that garnered a lot of attention. While it debuted in July 2018 and I am a little behind in reading, I recently was ready to dive in (I promise, I will stop).
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1. Sally - 1 star
I was extremely disappointed with the Magic Bullet Mini. The motor was weak and struggled to blend even soft fruits. The blades were also not sharp enough to efficiently blend through ingredients, leaving me with chunky and uneven smoothies. The size of the blender was convenient for storage, but that was the only positive aspect. Overall, I do not recommend the Magic Bullet Mini if you're looking for a powerful and efficient blender.
2. John - 2 stars
I had high hopes for the Magic Bullet Mini, but it fell short of my expectations. While it was compact and easy to use, the blending results were mediocre at best. I found that it wasn't able to fully blend tougher ingredients like ice or fibrous vegetables, which left my smoothies with an unpleasant texture. The cups and lids were also not very durable, and I had a lid crack after only a few uses. In my opinion, the Magic Bullet Mini is better suited for lighter blending tasks and not for more robust recipes.
3. Michelle - 2 stars
The Magic Bullet Mini didn't live up to the hype for me. I found that it struggled with blending frozen fruits, often leaving chunks behind despite blending for a longer time. The motor also had a tendency to overheat, which made it frustrating to use for longer periods. The overall quality of the blender felt flimsy and not as sturdy as I had expected. I would suggest investing in a more robust blender if you want consistent and efficient blending results.
4. Daniel - 1 star
The Magic Bullet Mini was a complete waste of money for me. The plastic cups and lids stained easily, and no matter how much I washed them, the colors remained. The blender was also incredibly loud, which made using it in the morning quite disruptive. In terms of blending power, it didn't meet my expectations either. It struggled to blend through even softer ingredients, and I often had to shake the blender or use a spoon to push the ingredients down to get them to blend properly. I regret purchasing the Magic Bullet Mini and would not recommend it.