Gemma Doyle, a teenager who has moved from India to a boarding school in London after foreseeing her mother's violent death, has many strange visions. Upon her entrance at boarding school, a mysterious stranger named Kartik warns her to stop her visions before it is too late. But soon, Gemma and her new friends Pippa, Felicity, and Ann are pulled into a magical realm, where they must find the truth about the Order (a secret society) and keep alive by alluding the dangerous villain Circe.

anyone who likes adventure, magic, or witchcraft.

the whole book! It's well-written. The characters are well-described and relatable. Every adventure, everything these characters go through, is described in such amazing detail that I could imagine it all; sometimes it even seemed like I was in the book, experiencing it with them.

Pippa's death at the end. It made me sad.

immediately go out and buy the next book in the series.

excited. Surprised. Sad. Anxious.

is an amazing author. She's published so many awesome novels; I can't wait to read more!

it's an amazing read. It's honestly one of the best books I have ever read. I found it so hard to put it down once I started it. Plus, it's long, so it kept me occupied, but I was always excited about what was next to come for Gemma and her friends.

There is no reason why I wouldn't recommend this book.
I suppose if I have to put a reason, it gets SLIGHTLY graphic, but nothing horrible. It may display a death scene or two.

I seriously love this book

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