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.
' rel="noopener">Wildheart Invoker. Being able to dome each opponent for four damage for one mana several times with Bhaal’s can just end games, and Wildheart can make several large trampling attackers, and can even boost Agatha’s power. I also think
Being able to dome each opponent for four damage for one mana several times with Bhaal s can just end games, and Wildheart can make several large trampling attackers, and can even boost Agatha s power. I suppose I could scrape a living on the minimum wage and loathe every minute, as opposed to run a successful business doing something I love, says Zasikowski, but where would the sense in that be.
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.
There’s a schism in the witch community over online spell-casting
A month ago, I hired a witch on Etsy to cast a sex spell on my marriage. Since then, I have learned more about the online witchcraft community than I thought I’d ever know.
Commenters called me an idiot for thinking it’d work, friends asked if I’d recommend the process, and at least one person told me I should find Jesus. But one angry response really caught my attention: the bubbling anger at capitalist witches.
“That was probably the dumbest thing you could have ever done,” one commenter wrote. “Speaking as a witch, I would never cast a spell for anyone for payment. That’s ethically wrong.”
Within the witch community, apparently, there is a lot of debate about whether it’s ethical to charge money for their services, especially when they’re not guaranteed to work. I decided there was no one better to ask about the issues and intricacies of online witchcraft than my witch, Victoria Zasikowski.
“Speaking as a witch, I would never cast a spell for anyone for payment. That’s ethically wrong.”
Zasikowski runs an Etsy page called the Enchanted Land. She casts around 25 spells per month, “some of these being Hoodoo spells, others being my more specialist Black Magick services.” Unsurprisingly, the most popular spells are love spells, though she entered the game through tarot and astrology when she was a teenager. “It was while in my 30s that I became strongly drawn to Hoodoo over other magickal practices,” she said in an email. “I realized that I appeared to have abilities.”
She began her online business by selling her services on eBay. However, in 2012, eBay prohibited sales of “intangible” services like tarot readings, spells, and “healing.” Most witchcraft marketplaces I saw make no claims about the tangibility of their products, and many have long disclaimers about how none of the spells are guaranteed to work and all the reasons they might not be effective. Those variables include things like “negative energy” and the universe having “other plans for you.” The product seems about as intangible as you can get, but, Zasikowski says, “it is rare for someone to experience no effects at all.”
It does seem a bit suspect to be charging money for something that relies so heavily on the universe’s plans, which is what some witches use to argue against charging for services. Zasikowski says nobody has ever complained to her, but she sees these arguments play out in online witchcraft forums.
“There is a belief among some that ‘spiritual’ gifts should be given free of charge,= because they are spiritual,” she said. “Time and effort spent should apparently be given free of charge, whereas if you are a hairdresser or nurse, etc, it is your right to be paid. This double standard is ludicrous.”
“There is a belief among some that ‘spiritual’ gifts should be given free of charge because
they are spiritual.”
Part of this goes back to the historic context surrounding witchcraft. Often women couldn’t hold “real” jobs, and if they needed to make money, this was one of their only options. But the other part is that many feel that witches have the right to pursue a living based on what they’re passionate about. “I suppose I could scrape a living on the minimum wage and loathe every minute, as opposed to run a successful business doing something I love,” says Zasikowski, “but where would the sense in that be?”
From the outside, where you stand on charging for spells depends on whether or not you think it’s a scam. If you don’t believe in witchcraft, you’re unlikely to seek out any magical services, whether you pay for them or not. If you do, you’re either convinced that you’ll get what you pay for—like one man who paid a fortune-teller in Salem, Mass., $16,800 to cast a protective shield around him—or that “energy is free” and these services should be too. And if you’re in-between? Well, $25 on Etsy is a small price to pay to satisfy your curiosity.
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Reviews for "The Witch Collector Book Two: A Hero's Quest in a Magical World"
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.