An unusual little story. I haven't read the other books, but it was still interesting. Parts of it feel too brief, however. I know it's intended to be a short story, but perhaps it would have been better with a larger word count. ( )

4.5 stars ( - 0.5 star as I don't think the cover depicts an accurate appearance of either of the witch-sisters? Presentation is key!)

*CONTAINS SPOILERS*

I'm stocking up on books to read for the New Year and was curious about 'The Taker Trilogy' series by Alma Katsu and was delighted to find this prequel short story companion was available for FREE at AMZN.

The story introduces us to Adair and the temporary delay of his travels that he takes when he comes upon a blonde, witchling in the Woods. Soon, he is enjoying a spell of domestic bliss with two sister witches, strikingly different and alluring in their own way. He enjoys being served on by them, eating their food, chopping their wood and enjoying them both in their bed with carnal delights.

However, his vanity gets him into a predicament as he can't help but to brag about his own self-imposed sense of superiority when it comes to the practice of magic. The sisters prove to not be so stupid after all, but Adair is a tricky man who can manipulate most that he encounters.

With this taste of 'The Taker Trilogy', I gladly one-clicked purchase of the entire trilogy and will soon be reading more of this series by mid-week. :) ( )

The Witch Sisters by Alma Katsu is an e-short story spin-off from The Taker series that continues the Gothic feel of her previous novels. Adair finds himself in England on a nervous steed as he gallops through fens wood, a forest of many superstitions and secrets. He seems to be still be on his journey to acquire magical knowledge, but he’s also already begun collect his consorts. In the darkest of evenings, Adair meets Penthy, a fair-haired young woman, who lures him back to her cottage that she shares with her more wily sister, Bronwyn.

Adair is intrigued by these women living alone together in the woods, but he also is aware of his own power and gives into his own vanity, remaining with them for several days as they dote on him. Readers will find this story a departure from the character depicted in Katsu’s first book, The Taker, but Adair is similar to the man who evolves into in The Reckoning.

Read the full review: http://savvyverseandwit.com/2013/02/short-story-fridaythe-witch-sisters-by-alma-... ( )