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Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3)
Dime Store Magic - Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3
Author: Kelley Armstrong
ISBN-13: 9780553587067
ISBN-10: 0553587064
Publication Date: 4/27/2004
Pages: 448
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 660 ratings
Publisher: Spectra
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 7
I have to be honest...this was a book I kept putting down in favor of another, and eventually, I did pick back up and finish. My opinion of the book improved towards the end. Oh well, I did read the whole thing, but I won't be reading another by this author.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 6
This book is part of a series. While I'm sure that you'll be able to enjoy the book by itself, I really recommend you read the first two books (Bitten and Stolen) first.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
While I loved the first two books in this series, I didn't like this one. This is about Paige, the witch we meet in the second book. Paige's mother has died and now Paige wants to take her place as leader of one of the world's most powerful oganizations-The American Coven of Witches. People who like stories about witches love this one.
Homesick avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Well....I wasn't so sure about this at the start but it picked up the pace and was a good read....so stick with it!
klokanek avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I love Kelley Armstrong's books. Love them. I'm fascinated that she can do witches so well, as she does in this novel, when she started off with the best werewolf novel I've read (Bitten). Highly recommend.
spadiva avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 3
I have read Armstrong's first two books about werewolves, but I am not a big fan of witch fiction, so I began this book with a little apprehension. Let me assure you, Armstrong rose to the occasion with a wonderful book. Her characters are very likeable and the story line flows well and moves quickly. I would highly recommend this book, and the author, to anyone who enjoys reading supernatural fiction. She truly does justice to the genre. I can't wait to get started on the next Paige Winterbourne installment: Industrial Magic.
FindingJackie avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I wanted to like this story. I have a few online friends who recommended it. It wasn't terrible but I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Paige's character seemed vapid. It just didn't appeal to me. Savannah seemed like a brat. Maybe that's really how teenagers act now but she would have gotten a firm boot in the back side. And I'll admit it may have been because I couldn't get invested in the characters, the story line seemed to drag a bit and just seemed unoriginal.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 287 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
It took me a little while to get into this book because I found myself really missing Elena's voice. But once I truly gave Paige a chance, I found that I did actually like her (she had been a bit annoying in Stolen) and enjoyed reading her story.
kahanachameleon avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Intriguing characters, swift action, and enough humor to leaven the often-dark and scary events.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 296 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Paige Winterbourne is the new leader of the American Coven of Witches now that her mother is dead, and she is having enough trouble with that, and with trying to raise 13 year old super-powerful novice witch Savannah Levine. Now a sorcerous Cabal is trying to demand custody of Savannah. The Coven is too scared of being found out to help her, but along comes mysterious young sorcerer Lucas Cortez, begging to help out... Third of the Women of the Otherworld books.
littlebookworm85 avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 2
I bought the first book in the series "Bitten" 2 years ago. I started reading it, but was kinda lost. So, 4 months ago I picked it back up and read it. AND LOVED IT! The more I got into the book, the more I loved it. And so I started reading the rest. I couldnt get enough of these woman and there sexy men!! "Dime Store Magic" is a great book, it tells of Paige and Lucas, who fight so that Paige can keep Savannah as her ward. They get into a bit of trouble, but do see themselves out of it! And continue on into the next book. I love this series and plan to get them all! :)
armstrongpaw1 avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 101 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Smart, sexy and supernatural: meet the women of the Otherworld. Paige, a witch, young and always considered too rebellious to take over the American Coven of Witches. But her antics are nothing compared to those of her charge--an orphan who is all too willing to use her budding powers for evil...and evil is all too willing to claim her. For this girl is being pursued by a dark faction of the supernatural underworld. They are willing to do anything to woo the powerful neophyte, including commit murder-and frame Paige for the crime. It has half-demons, vampires, werewolves, sorcerers and witches...all the elements any afficianado of the supernatural could want. Well written, engaging first book of a series.
robinmy avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 2097 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Witches, Warlocks and a great story!
BobbieH avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 1
This is the first of two Paige stories written at the time of this review. Obviously, set in the same world as the Bitten/Stolen books, this book focuses on Paige and her young ward Savannah in the aftermath of the events in Stolen. At the first reading, I was disappointed that the focus was shifting from Elena, but subsequent readings and later books have made me rethink my opinion. Another well-written, fast paced book from Armstrong, but don't get it thinking you'll see Elena as a main character again. That won't happen for another couple of books.
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Helpful Score: 1
It took me a little while to get into this book because I found myself really missing Elena's voice. But once I truly gave Paige a chance, I found that I did actually like her (she had been a bit annoying in Stolen) and enjoyed reading her story.
nymphadora avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 95 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Okay, I have to say that I was not a Paige fan until this book. I guess when you are writing mainly about Elena, Paige just pales in comparison! Paige is less whiny with the beginning of her own set of stories from the Women of the Otherworld. I love the historical twists in the book as well as the insight we gain into the paranormal world's relationship between their different races. Keep these books coming!
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Helpful Score: 1
It took me a little while to get into this book because I found myself really missing Elena's voice. But once I truly gave Paige a chance, I found that I did actually like her (she had been a bit annoying in Stolen) and enjoyed reading her story.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
Helpful Score: 1
This series is really good and an easy read. It follows the stories of the women of the underworld. Most of the characters flow from one book to the next. If you enjoy the paranormal, this is a great series to read. Kelly Armstrong puts a great voice to woman in this entire series. She shows the strong side. Read the series in order so that you do not miss a beat.
wmsuspence avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A decent character but I want to slap the teen in it silly. Could be my age, lol. I'll read more by her but it's not one I can't wait for.
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Helpful Score: 1
EXCELLENT!! I devoured this book! It is really good, holds your interest!
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 48 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A good read. Not as good as her first book, Bitten, but I still enjoyed it.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 140 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful book about a witch, Paige and her teenage witch charge Savannah.
virgo63 avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 31 more book reviews
Dime Store Magic is the third book of the Women of the Otherworld series. This book follows the story of Paige Winterbourne, a witch that we meet in the second book, Stolen. Although I missed Elena & Clay in this one, I still enjoyed it immensely! Would highly recommend.
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Definitly worth reading if your interested in the entire series.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
I have read most of the books in this series and this one did have the slowest start.

I liked the way the book ended because it was the high point of this part of Paige's story.
Clair avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 225 more book reviews
I really wanted to like this series. It seems like something I would like. I struggled through the first two. I'm not even sure why they are so hard for me to get into but I'm done. I can't struggle through another.
KellitaJ avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 550 more book reviews
I found Paige, the main character to be a timid witch, but this is a strong story with many interesting characters and unpredictable story direction, which I adore. The author seems to jump from werewolf styled stories to witch/mages. A fun series of book with magic in them.
fantasyisbetter avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 113 more book reviews
Lots of fun, got me interested in other Lelley Armstrong books.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 70 more book reviews
This was the first time Page had to deal with how she felt about herself. Not as just a witch but as a wife also. As always Kelly Armstrong gets you feeling that you know the people so well and can cry with them and get mad with them. I read the book in just 2 days. Loved Loved it.
FineLQQKn avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 173 more book reviews
I enjoyed her werewolf focused books better.
KKS avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 39 more book reviews
I was completely hooked into this series by the first 2 books about Elena. I wasn't sure if I would be as excited about Paige, but I was not disappointed! Kelley Armstrong does such a wonderful job with her characters. Lucas and Paige keep it smart, sassy and steamy!
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 76 more book reviews
Hard to explain but - it took me awhile to read this. It didn't grab me and hold me like some books - but I kept picking it back up to find out what happened next. Will read the next one in the series...
readermuse avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 96 more book reviews
At first, I had a bit of trouble getting into the book. Most likely because Paige wasn't one of my favorite characters, but after a quick few chapters, I became interested in her life. I liked that she reexamined her view on good and evil and decided to chose for herself. I found myself really enjoying this book more than I first thought.
aliciafoxcreek avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 4 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book, not as much as the 1st in the series (Bitten) as it did have a tendency to drag in some spots. Overall a good book though!
ginger219 avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
I love this entire series, I've read it a number of times and highly recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy/supernatural but is tired of "young adult" novels. (not that I have a problem with them, I read most of those too :) it's just nice to have something a little more grown up every now and then)
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 287 more book reviews
It took me a little while to get into this book because I found myself really missing Elena's voice. But once I truly gave Paige a chance, I found that I did actually like her (she had been a bit annoying in Stolen) and enjoyed reading her story.
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Though this was about witches rather than werewolves, it remained entertaining, but all in all, I did prefer the first two. Werewolves are more fun. And she put the title into the text too much!
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Armstrong explores other areas of supernatural beings in this book... a must for lovers of the dark side of life...
Zachaustlily avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 227 more book reviews
Love Kelley Armstrong. Although her Clay and Elena Books are my favorite This one was still excellent.
solarawynn avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 724 more book reviews
This was the first Kelley Armstrong book I read. I loved the characters,the interaction. I have nothing bad to say about this book. It was awsome. I definetly will read more of her books.
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Great Book!
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from amazon...
Once again Kelley Armstrong succeeds in dazzling her readers with her outstanding, well-crafted plot and numerous new characters - as well as bringing back some old friends, (and foes), from former novels. Her portrayal of the sometimes troubled relationship between Paige, herself a young woman without too much life experience, and adolescent Suzannah, is extremely realistic and often moving. Paige's frustration with the narrow-minded Coven Elders, and their refusal to leave their old and ineffectual ways behind and move forward for the betterment of all, is described with maturity and sensitivity. The novel is chock full of excitement, adventure and romance.
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Good book. Fast Read
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Paige Winterborne was always either too young or too rebelious to succeed her mother as leafer of one of the world's most powerful elite organizations-the American Coven of Witches. Now that she is 23 and her mother is dead, the Elders can no longer deny her....

Great Book!!! I Love Kelley Armstrong!!!
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Fantasy and lust. Odd characters made it difficult to "get into" this book. Similar to Laurel K. Hamiltons' Vampire/raiser of the Dead/supernatural volumes.Ok read..just not a favorite!!
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
This a very good story about witches in a present day setting. I recommend it.
Wildflower avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 126 more book reviews
I was personally disappointed by this book. I could not get into the story and the scenes changed so fast it was distracting. I have nothing against this genre (or I wouldn't have picked it up to read in the first place), but I suggest that unless you are a real fan of witch craft as fictional subject matter, then you could probably skip this book and not miss a thing. Gutted cats hanging from a tree your kinda thing? Not me.
reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on
Enjoyed the book, but not as much as Bitten and Stolen. Still a very good "read".
kittylove avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 22 more book reviews
This series is one of my favorites. The series is good and is a great read.
solticeart avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 33 more book reviews
loved this book and plan on reading the whole series..I just wish they would say on them what book in the order of the series they are! I read this one first and its 2nd in the series .. it was a fast moving book, hard to put down .. it did bother me at some of the things the main character did though.. she did things that were kind of stupid and I don't think most people would have done in her place.. all in all a good book though..
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Great paranorma; romance
bratz54 avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 1029 more book reviews
Great book but we are getting away from what Bitten was but still a good book.
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3rd book in the series, a young witch, Paige, is made the guardian of a teenage witch.
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This book had to win me over nd it did...in spades!
madtex avatar reviewed Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Bk 3) on + 40 more book reviews
Paige Winterbourne was always either too young or too rebellious to succeed her mother as leader of one of the world's most powerful elite organizations - the American Coven of Witches. Now that she is twenty-three and her mother is dead, the Elders can no longer deny her. But even Paige's wildest antics can't hold a candle to those of her new charge - an orphan who is all too willing to use her budding powers for evil...and evil is all too willing to claim her. For this girl is being pursued by a dark faction of the supernatural underworld. They are a vicious group who will do anything to woo the young, malleable, and extremely powerful neophyte, including commit murder - and frame Paige for the crime. It's an initiation into adulthood, womanhood, and the brutal side of magic that Paige will have to do everything within her power to make sure they both survive.
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see my review of industrial magic..this is the first in this series.
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Paige Winterbourne was always either too young or too rebellious to succeed her mother as leader of one of the worlds most powerful elite organizations-theeee American Coven of Withcehs. Now that she is twenty three and her mother is dead, the Elders can no longer deny her. But even Paige's wildest antics can't hold a candle to those of her new charge-an orphan who is all too willing to use her budding powers for evil...and evil is all too willing to claim her. For this girl is being pursued byu a dark faction of the supernatural underworld. They are a vicious group who will do antything to woo the yound, amlleable, and extremely powerful neophyte, including commit murder-and frame Paige for the crime. It's an initiation into adulthood, womanhood, and the brutal side of magic that Paige will have to do everything within her powerr to make sure they both survive.
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Paige Winterbourne was always either too young or too rebellious to succeed her mother as leader of one of the world's most powerful elite organizations-the American Coven of Witches.
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