Grab Your Edition Troubles Brewing (Stirring Up Trouble, #2) Brought To You By Juli Alexander Available Through EText

was such a weird book, Im honestly not sure why the author even wrote it because it was a disconnected jumble, Goodreads shows ard book but it doesnt exist on amazon or anywhere else so Im not sure why its listed here, Maybe ard book would help explain things though I seriously doubt it and I couldnt handle anymore anyway, The first one was pretty cute but this one was really just strange and all over the place and then all of a sudden it was over.
There was no resolution for anything and I really wish Id just stopped after the first, Even though I started with positive feelings towards the characters and enjoyed some moments it was all together just a mess and a waste of time,in the series is just as delightful as the first one was, Resolved the Troubles Brewing's major conflicts but left enough loose ends to keep me wondering until I read, Maybe rushed the conclusion a bit, Not sure if there is going to be another one but I hope so, Fun and an easy read, There was a lot more going on in this book versus the first book but at some point it seemed like

too much was going on, It just seemed like if you added some more details then it may have made the book just that much better, Also wasn't a fan of the fact that Jake and Zoe always had to down play their relationship, almost hide it even, Overall fun book tho. The chaos in Zoe's life continues in this second book of the series, Now she has her witch friend in on the Halloween celebration at Jake's home, causing the world's frog population to explode, She almost looses her magic, but her brilliance in finding potion substitutes allows the council to give her a second chance, Now she has a legendary potions teacher, who unfortunately looks like he's a teenager thanks to a bit of self serving magic! She also has a jealous boyfriend and a whole lot more happening.
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Mrs. Beamer's :
I really wanted to like this book, . . I really, really did. It's the first book I received as a result of my blogging, and I was flattered and excited beyond words, BUT I just couldn't get into it, At first, I thought my struggle to get through the book was related to preChristmas "crazies", Silly me. We all know nothing nothing keeps us away from a book we are dying to read : While I'm not saying teens won't enjoy this book, . . I am saying that I, as an adult, found it lacking in many areas,

What I liked about this book:
The author continues with some of the witty dialect I fell in love with in Stirring Up Trouble.
However, there was less in this book, . . which is a shame because she has a talent for making me laugh, Also, I enjoyed Finn. I thought his mannerisms matched perfectly with his character,

What I didn't like about this book:
Pretty much everything else : I really hate saying that, I'm hoping there is a book, . . that would change my opinion slightly, As no story lines came to a close, I'm keeping my fingers crossed : My major disappointment with this book is the lack of excitement in the story of Zoe/Finn/Jake/Milo.
I see SO much potential there!! Also, the supporting characters so vividly captured in Stirring Up Trouble played very little part in Trouble's Brewing, Tell me more Ms. Alexander!

While I was disappointed in this book, I feel my teen students will like it for what it is, . . a fun story. I look forward to having both books in the library collection, and trust they will circulate well,

My Favorite Quote from this book: "I could identify with the lovesick dogs who'd jumped on Mom because I was ready to lick his cheek and drool all over him.
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Mrs. Beamers advisory none,lots click here for more info
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This ebook was given to me by the author.
. . many thanks! Meh, I thought it would be better, At least I hoped, but alas, it didn't turn out as good as I hoped, Zoe is now so flipping annoying, THE. ENTIRE. TIME. Ok, so I understand, she wants everyone to be happy, Especially her mom, but the way she shows it is just so dumb, "Oh she can't like my teacher, I'll just zap up a potion and hope it works, " Absolutely annoying, and the whole notstandinguptoyourfriend gets old really fast, And then there was the ending, The ending was just so abrupt, they go to a dance and kiss, The End. HOLD IT!! Was that it, I put myself through that for nothing Really, . . There was absolutely no closure to this book it just went on, and then suddenly ended, I think it might have been better if I had read it when I was younger, it seems to appeal to a younger audience, Meh The Trouble With Tutors


This series must be read in order, The first book is Stirring Up Trouble, This is the second book, There is a companion story called Camp Cauldron that can be read at any time, I can't wait to find out what Milo and Zoe get up to in the next book Here Comes Trouble!!!


Zoe is paying for her Toad Fiasco by being tutored monitored by the most advanced potions expert in the world.
Doctor Martin Finnegan is also being punished for making himself young again he wass now he'safter putrefying for a few years, . . You could say they deserve each other! Will they be able to work together well enough to satisfy the Council Or will they just end up getting themselves in more trouble Will Jake ever understand what little she can tell him or will the lies add up to the end of them Will they get through the holidays or will her life implode

This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy a little mystical mayhem in their paranormal fantasy romances with a lot of humor a little adventure : I liked this book, not as much as thest which I totally loved but I have to say that Zoe irritated me a LOT with her meddling with her mother, she was really childish but I was really happy that she got punished, even though I'd have liked if she had lost her powers I think it would have been a fitting punishment for her selfish behavior.


Now I hope therd book comes out soon, I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel to Stirring Up Trouble, Ms Alexander's characters are always entertaining, but I especially liked her handling of Finn in this book, And her dialogue is always sparkling, It's a fun book for any age group, Followup to Stirring Up Trouble, Love the characters and story, but wish it were longer! Very similar to the first, this was a quick, light read revolving around magic spiced with a bit of teen drama.
A great followup to Stirring Up Trouble! Still enjoying these characters, and the world they live in, I'm hoping there will be more forthcoming!,