A Discovery Of Witches (**** 1/2)

This book is about Diana, a witch who refuses to use her powers ever since her mother died.  Matthew is a powerful vampire who seems to turn up everywhere Diana is.  Falling in love with a vampire is strictly forbidden.  It raises attention in humans, even though they have no idea.  Diana doesn't want to at first give in to her feelings for him, but she slowly succumbs to them.  They unknowingly start a war.

This book is 592 pages long. I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars.
A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES
By, Deborah Harkness

The Help (****)

In Jackson, Missisippi, segregation is very strong.  Unfair wages.  Extreme civil rights differences for the African Americans and Whites.  Skeeter has been different most of her life.  She had a very close friendship with Constentene, her nanny, and African American.  She didn't agree with the unfair treatment.  So with the help of 12 negro women they write a book of the best and the worst times with their employers.

This book is 531 pages long.  I'll give it a four out of five. (****)
THE HELP
by, Kathryn Stokkett