Vixx Voodoo Talisman is a unique concept developed by the South Korean boy band Vixx for their Voodoo album. It is a talisman that represents a powerful and mysterious symbol associated with voodoo rituals. The talisman is said to possess supernatural powers and is used by the band members to enhance their performances and connect with their fans on a deeper level. The Vixx Voodoo Talisman is designed to resemble a small pendant or charm that fans can wear or keep with them as a symbol of their support for the band. It features intricate details and is made with high-quality materials to ensure its durability and authenticity. The talisman is often accompanied by a chain or cord, allowing fans to wear it as a necklace or bracelet.
"Sarah Hogle's Just Like Magic is a brilliant and totally bonkers romance told with hilarious, effervescent charm. Imagine spinning in blissful abandon amongst sparkling lights and rollicking music, then being caught by steady arms before you fall. That's what reading this book is like. It's sheer joy and true heart and utterly glorious pandemonium, and I adored it." --India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
Just Like Magic gives us the most unlikeable heroine and the most unlikely hero, and by the end you want nothing more than for them to find happiness together. Hogle has the unique ability to take an absolutely bonkers premise and spin it into an instant classic--this will be a keeper on our holiday shelf for a long time.
The talisman is often accompanied by a chain or cord, allowing fans to wear it as a necklace or bracelet. The main idea behind the Vixx Voodoo Talisman is to create a special bond between the band and its fans. It serves as a physical representation of the band's music and artistry, bringing fans closer to the members and their music.
Review: Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle
When I’d read Sarah Hogle’s debut novel You Deserve Each Other, I fell hard and fast for her work. Her writing managed to both tickle my funny bone and track a good bucket full of tears down my cheeks. After reading the synopsis for Just Like Magic, I was intrigued by the nature and premise of the story that the book promised.
When the book begins, you find your heart heavy and your emotions tangled, unsure how to feel for the protagonist and her situation. You feel sorry for her… but you don’t particularly like her. For a good thirty percent of the book, Hogle quietly sets a stage that we don’t see the beauty of until the very end.
My biggest advice for any reader who picks up Just Like Magic is: trust the author and stick to the book. The author’s writing is what makes this whole book work. The concept of the book is bizarre, but Hogle’s words make it wonderfully so. As the pages turn you start to see deeper meaning, painful wounds and a search for love and acceptance. And who can’t relate to that? Hogle’s writing is certainly what sets her apart and can elevate any normal story to something special.
The set-up and plot is all that the blurb promises it to be. It’s about an accidental conjuring of a holiday spirit and the comical and heart moving results of it at a family Christmas holiday. However, that’s not all the book is about. The book has layers of emotions, mystery, lots of characters that you somehow grow to love, a sunshine and grump trope between the protagonists, comical lies and their even more comical consequences and most importantly: humour and love. Also a dollop of emotion that will guarantee tears during the last twenty percent of the book.
The characters in the book are aplenty, to the point that sometimes some names blur. However, Hogle intends it that way, adding humour to it and making us laugh about the confusion. She has a certain trick that she uses in her books. She writes her characters initially by shining light on all their faults—be it the protagonists or the secondary characters. Then somehow (even the reader isn’t sure when) the characters showcase parts of themselves that endear us to them. Suddenly you know everyone’s name, their favourite colour, how they take their tea and you see their vulnerabilities and their kindness. She does this with the protagonist and she does this with every single person you may have had a problem connecting with in the story.
The book never particularly felt off in its pace but post 30% it certainly feels like more. More lovely, more warm, more funny, more endearing, just more. It’s a strange happening where the reader is caught up in the protagonist’s emotional mind space; so when she’s happy you’re happy when she’s sad, you’re crying, when the things around her are in a flurry you’re flustered and when she stops to look at the sky, you breathe the quiet air right with her. I stand by my statement: Hogle’s writing is her greatest most precious asset.
In fact Just Like Magic was so beautiful to me that for the first time in my life, I wasn’t even looking for a “perfect ending”. Wherever the heroine was at that very moment felt perfect to me. That’s a great feat to achieve for me as a reader who’s constantly looking to read a typical HEA.
Additionally it’s hard to write a book that’s a cross between contemporary and a somewhat fantasy trope without the latter overtaking the former. As readers we categorise books that have even a little bit of not-real elements in them, as a fantasy book in our minds. However, at some point while I was reading, I realised Just Like Magic didn’t feel like an impossible book… it felt real. Like it could happen to you. It was like a watching a Hallmark movie! A big ten on ten from me!
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Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury, flaunting a ridiculous collection of designer shoes and a stealthy addiction to CBD oils. That is, until her parents snipped her purse strings. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media. But the reality is: Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea.
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From the author of Twice Shy comes a sprightly Christmas novel, a rollicking romp through the absurdity of family holidays and the hope of new love.
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Reviews for "The Evolution of Vixx's Voodoo Talisman Concept"
1. Jessica - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Vixx voodoo talisman". The storyline was confusing and hard to follow, and the acting felt quite amateurish. The special effects were also lacking, making some scenes feel cheesy and unnecessary. Overall, I didn't find it engaging or enjoyable to watch.
2. Brian - 1/5 - "Vixx voodoo talisman" was a complete waste of time. The plot was incredibly predictable, and the dialogue was cringe-worthy. The actors seemed disinterested and gave wooden performances, making it difficult to connect with any of the characters. I was also let down by the lack of any genuine scares or thrilling moments. I would not recommend this film to anyone.
3. Emily - 2/5 - Unfortunately, "Vixx voodoo talisman" didn't live up to my expectations. The pacing was too slow, and the plot lacked depth. The attempts at creating suspense and tension fell flat, leaving me feeling bored and uninterested. The film also heavily relied on clichés and tired horror tropes, making it feel unoriginal and uninspired. Overall, it was a forgettable and underwhelming experience.
4. David - 2/5 - I was hoping for a good horror film in "Vixx voodoo talisman", but it failed to deliver. The scares were predictable jump scares, and the story felt disjointed and confusing. The characters lacked development, making it difficult to care about their fates. Additionally, the CGI effects were subpar, making some scenes unintentionally funny. Overall, it was a disappointing film that didn't offer anything new or memorable.