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Who Needs Magic? Kindle Edition

by Kathy McCullough (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The sequel to DON'T EXPECT MAGIC!

Now that Delaney Collins knows she’s a fairy godmother, she’s ready to make magic happen. But first, she has to find her next client. And it’s not as easy as she thought it would be.

Delaney’s spending the summer working at Treasures, a secondhand store at the mall, surrounded by cool vintage boots—and potential clients. But when she finally feels a connection with Jeni, a girl who needs a life-changing, happily-ever-after wish . . . Jeni doesn’t want her help. And to make matters worse, Delaney finds herself competing with another f.g. Glittery, sparkly Ariella is an uber-f.g., granting wishes with a flick of her lemon candy stick, while Delaney can’t seem to make anything happen. Not even a summer romance with her boyfriend, Flynn.

It takes more than waving a chopstick to make big wishes come true. But what good is being an f.g. if you can’t make the boy you like want to be with you as much as you want to be with him?

"A fun paranormal comedy."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Don't Expect Magic:

“A supernaturally touched rom-com, this is a bright, whimsical romp featuring a suitably sassy heroine with a killer pair of black leather boots . . . excellent comfort reading.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Brilliantly timed moments of situational comedy . . . plenty to like in this debut.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An enjoyable read with sprinklings of magic.” —VOYA

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About the Author

If Kathy McCullough had one wish, it would be for world peace—or a continuously self-replenishing bar of chocolate. A graduate of Cornell University, she lives in Los Angeles, where she works as a novelist and screenwriter. She is also the author of Don't Expect Magic. Visit Kathy online at kathymcculloughbooks.com or follow her on Twitter at @kathymccullough.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B0LP5H6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delacorte Press (July 9, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 9, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2807 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages

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Kristina

Perfect stocking stuffer last Christmas!

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2016

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This book was one of those presents that my sister wanted but didn't expect to get because of how quickly it sells out. To be honest I didn't even think it would come before Christmas because the shipping status was not updating at all. I was so surprised that it even came at all. Thank you, Kathy McCullough, for the book!

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Fred Pizinskii

McCullough does it again, developing the magic between the sexes at a young age.....

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014

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I liked the development of the plot and the sincerity of the characters. The fever pitched battles between young woman is scary - but real at times.... missed a lot in my childhood.

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013

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Wonderful story just as good as the first...waiting for the next installment...and I really liked the fact that other FG were introduced

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Russell Ricard

Charm, Magic, Life Lessons

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019

Charming follow up read to McCullough’s first novel Don't Expect Magic. I'll echo as I said of the first novel: This is a witty voice carried forth by a quirky and badass narrator, fifteen-year old Delaney. The continued fascinating magical elements, comedy of errors/identity, and the exploration of growing pains as they relate to romance and life decisions are fun to follow. So, too, particularly interesting is the further development of the father-daughter relationship dynamic and the underlying role that grief plays in everything—teenager Delaney having to also deal with her mother’s death. As well, McCullough introduces a rival/antagonist in this second book that is fun to read. As well, the romance development/complications for Delaney (the protagonist) and character introduced in the first novel is fun to read. Finally, I appreciate the universal, pointed issue: In life and love is what happens to us, including what we deem “fairytale” magical, the result of outside forces? Or is what’s in our heart the real magic?

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MistR

Delaney Collins Casts a Spell

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014

I read "Don't Expect Magic," Kathy McCullough's first book about Delaney Collins, with trepidation; being neither young nor a girl, I'm not exactly the target demographic. Silly me: great stories are universal, and I was hooked. But at least I'm a fast learner. So when "Who Needs Magic" came out, I snapped it up and was not disappointed. The book transported me right back into confused adolescence, when absolutely nothing makes sense, least of all romance. Again, the magic is both fun and then unexpectedly deep, and the book makes for a rewarding and delightful read.

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CA rez

Smart, wonderful YA novel!

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013

I am SO glad my daughter discovered the Delaney Collins books. "Who Needs Magic?" is a marvelous follow-up to "Don't Expect Magic." Both books feature Delany, who's a relatable yet complex teen with a special power - she's an "FG" - a fairy godmother. McCullough's smart, witty writing make this book a super-fun read for teens - and their moms! (But don't tell my kid that! ;-) ) And wow, is it great for this household to get a break from all those depressing, dystopian "Hunger Games" knock-off books littering book stores these days. SO sick of those. More Delaney, less Katniss and her wannabes!

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J. Marts

Awful Portrayal of Teens

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018

[scratch this line and read the end] 2 stars only because I finished it.

I remembered nothing from the first book. After reading my review, I realize that a lot of people mentioned in the first are barely mentioned here, aside from Delaney’s family and boyfriend Flynn.
The book is pretty much about using people for your own ends, and to “win” against “competition.” It’s about weaving lies and egotism in order to get your way.
Oh, and it’s about changing people and forcing them to do what you want them to do, despite their desires/protests.

Frankly, the book pissed me off, and I wanted to punch Delaney.

McCullough has some major issues with New Jersey, because any time the state was brought it, it was to slander it. Oh the summers are TOO HUMID (even though it’s not typically that awful around Independence Day)...any nice day is likely TO BE RUINED by bad weather, so why even enjoy the good?

As with the first book, these kids act older than 15/16, and have responsibilities that make no sense. For example, Flynn has an internship at a paper that pays for him to go to such-and-such a place to photograph a story. At 15 or 16?

I’m all for binary genders, but McCullough is nauseating to me. “...BFFS (male and female)...” Why does the gender matter? Was that necessary?
And that wasn’t the only time a M/F issue was brought up.

What is up with Delaney’s derogatory thoughts towards locals?
Why is she forcing her new client (Jeni) to admit a love for a person, when the fairy godmother stuff is about love in general and not towards only humans.
Why does f.g. have to even be about love? I guess deep wishes are “I would love to have…” but it’s just again too boxed in.
Is it really necessary for Delaney to mentally look down on Jeni’s clothes if they are HER?
WHY DOES “HELP GET IN THE WAY” ALL THE TIME?!

Then Delaney forces Jeni to do karaoke then balks when Jeni drags her up on stage for a duet. It’s a crap feeling, isn’t it *itch?

Delaney meets another f.g.--a 14-year-old named Ariella with an attitude problem that she seems to get from her mother, because even mom scoffs at some of what Delaney says.

Overall, the book shows what is wrong for teenagers. And now I’m just angry after writing this so to spite the book, I’m making it 1 star.

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