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I love a good paranormal tale and this one kept my interest. Emma seems to have everything stacked against her and finds herself at this posh NY Upper East Side prep school, hoping she can forget the past. Then she is drawn to the very cute Brendan, who's hot one moment and then cold the next. Brendan comes across as the mysterious cute guy with his own secrets.

I liked the chemistry between the two but the revelation of what is really going on I felt came a little late in the story. I still kept reading as I love the idea of an endless love even if it might be doomed from the start. Emma's confusion about Brendan and her anger on how she was treated by her stepfather are shown in such a way that feels real and not forced. Emma is spunky and not afraid to reach out to others at the school that don't fit the 'in' status. The mean girl Kristin felt a little too one dimensional at times though her hatred of Emma over Brendan is very real. Some of the things she does to get back at Emma are cruel but do happen in a real life situation.

One of my favorite characters had to be Emma's friend Angelique, who helps her find out more about a medallion that might be a clue on the attraction Emma has with Brendan.

At the end of the book is a list of what is playing on Brendan and Emma's iPods. The songs are linked to different scenes throughout the book. I really loved this addition which helped me glimpse into the world of both of these characters.

I'm hoping there will be a next book as the ending hints at one. For sure Spellbound will keep readers just that with a love that lasts throughout time.