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Conjure
When a demon tries to divide four sister witches, he learns the hard way sisters who slay together, stay together!After the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina and a life drenched in tragedy, Patrice Lawson struggles to build a new life in Atlanta with younger sisters Yolanda and Makayla. Although outwardly she seems like a normal successful black woman, she is also an heir to the Voodoo Queen, and descendant of Marie Laveau. For six years she has enjoyed a magical free existence with her sisters.
That is until banished sister, Amina returns.
When Amina’s return is accompanied by zombie attacks, supernatural suitors, and a whole lot of drama; they must learn to bind together or be destroyed by the evil that threatens them.
In Conjure, the first book of the Voodoo Vixen series, J. Moon weaves steamy romance, magic, terror and heartache into a tantalizing tale made only for Bad Witches.
That is until banished sister, Amina returns.
When Amina’s return is accompanied by zombie attacks, supernatural suitors, and a whole lot of drama; they must learn to bind together or be destroyed by the evil that threatens them.
In Conjure, the first book of the Voodoo Vixen series, J. Moon weaves steamy romance, magic, terror and heartache into a tantalizing tale made only for Bad Witches.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2018
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11 books19 followersJ. Moon was born in Sumter, South Carolina and attended Howard University where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology. After being inspired by the many affluent African American authors who have also matriculating the hallowed halls of Howard University, he chose to pursue his childhood dream of writing. With an imagination that spans the universe, he uses his life experiences and passion to create unforgettable characters and amazing stories.
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January 28, 2019
The good:
J. Moon has the chops to become as iconic as the late LA Banks in regards to urban fantasy with PoC leads. I really enjoyed Conjure: An Urban Paranormal Romance. It combined everything I loved about shows like Charmed, AHS (with Angela Bassett), The Craft (#IncludeRachel) and even a hint of Blade. There's no heroine hijacking and sisterhood is real. It's also great to read an urban fantasy novel in which the magic system is centered on African spiritual traditions aka Voudoun/Voodoo. It was clever how Hurricane Katrina was not a natural phenomenon, but a ritual gone awry.
The not so good:
There were instances of shifting tenses and shifting POV's. However, what kept this book from being at least 4 to 4.5 stars is the colorism. There are four Lawson sisters - Patrice, Makayla, Yolanda and Amina. The first three sisters are all described as having light skin (in the case of Yolanda, she's given 'olive toned' skin. Not only was Amina the darkest of the four, but she's also the bad, rebellious one (though she is described as beautiful). Hmm, how many times have we seen THAT trope? Ironically, Amina was my favorite character because she felt complex and flawed, but when it was crunch time she was ride or die.
Thanks to author J. Moon for giving me a chance to read and review. I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel. Ruby Lawson is back and she's ready to rumble.
J. Moon has the chops to become as iconic as the late LA Banks in regards to urban fantasy with PoC leads. I really enjoyed Conjure: An Urban Paranormal Romance. It combined everything I loved about shows like Charmed, AHS (with Angela Bassett), The Craft (#IncludeRachel) and even a hint of Blade. There's no heroine hijacking and sisterhood is real. It's also great to read an urban fantasy novel in which the magic system is centered on African spiritual traditions aka Voudoun/Voodoo. It was clever how Hurricane Katrina was not a natural phenomenon, but a ritual gone awry.
The not so good:
There were instances of shifting tenses and shifting POV's. However, what kept this book from being at least 4 to 4.5 stars is the colorism. There are four Lawson sisters - Patrice, Makayla, Yolanda and Amina. The first three sisters are all described as having light skin (in the case of Yolanda, she's given 'olive toned' skin. Not only was Amina the darkest of the four, but she's also the bad, rebellious one (though she is described as beautiful). Hmm, how many times have we seen THAT trope? Ironically, Amina was my favorite character because she felt complex and flawed, but when it was crunch time she was ride or die.
Thanks to author J. Moon for giving me a chance to read and review. I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel. Ruby Lawson is back and she's ready to rumble.
April 11, 2023
I absolutely love this! I love the black girl magic and incorporation of voodoo! It was amazing to see the sisters rise up together ! Bout to start the second book now!
March 19, 2023
Patrice, Yolanda, Makayla are sisters that were misplaced by Hurricane Katrina and now reside in Atlanta. Even though the world sees them as the Lawson sisters, but are really descendants of the Queen of Voodoo Marie Laveau. When their sister Amina blows into town Patrice knows that it's not a good thing especially when a confrontation she has the powers that were binded back. Amina made a deal that saved her life, but endangered her sisters and she doesn't know anyway out of it. Patrice is the head of the family with a lot of pressure on her back and the last thing she wants is to get involve with anyone especially a new client like Lorenzo even though he calls to her like no man before. Yolanda is in love and has the gift of sight, but love can blind the danger she is in. Makayla is the youngest whose gift hasn't manifested yet, but an attack brings in her hidden powers. Lorenzo has been put into place to protect Patrice and he has a secret that could make Patrice run for her life, In all of this there's a big evil out to get the powers of the legacy and Phoenix from the sisters.
This was so damn good like couldn't put it down good...This an amazing book with stories within a story I love it so much.
This was so damn good like couldn't put it down good...This an amazing book with stories within a story I love it so much.
November 17, 2019
Weird in a good way… This story was a bit different from other paranormal reads so I wanted to really get into it. I thought the witch stuff was great especially sense they all seemed to be learning and getting into their powers.
I didn't get the point of the aunt going the way she did, that seemed left field it's not like Yolonda did anything with that she just ran home. I'll checkout another read this author. 7/10/2019 14:19
I didn't get the point of the aunt going the way she did, that seemed left field it's not like Yolonda did anything with that she just ran home. I'll checkout another read this author. 7/10/2019 14:19
August 9, 2019
Oooooh
I liked it. It had some typos and other mistakes ( or it could be the way they talk in both New Orleans and Atlanta, I know people from both places so I’m not so sure) that need to be corrected. Other than that it was a pretty good read.
I liked it. It had some typos and other mistakes ( or it could be the way they talk in both New Orleans and Atlanta, I know people from both places so I’m not so sure) that need to be corrected. Other than that it was a pretty good read.
March 7, 2023
So thrilling
This was my first read by this author and I enjoyed every second of it. I really like the complexities of the sisters bond and the love they had for one another no matter their faults. Excellent read. I hope there is much more of the sisters. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This was my first read by this author and I enjoyed every second of it. I really like the complexities of the sisters bond and the love they had for one another no matter their faults. Excellent read. I hope there is much more of the sisters. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
February 8, 2019
Page turner
Enjoyed this book and the relationship of the four sister, even when one strayed. Looking forward to the next edition of there story.
Enjoyed this book and the relationship of the four sister, even when one strayed. Looking forward to the next edition of there story.
June 22, 2020
Great read
This was a great sci-fi read with Black characters. Kept me entertained from beginning to end. Can't wait for part 2
This was a great sci-fi read with Black characters. Kept me entertained from beginning to end. Can't wait for part 2
April 6, 2023
An amazing book. I've read it twice! About to move on to part two with excitement.
January 13, 2024
My first black fantasy book and I loved it!
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