[5] Some of her favorite authors are Pintip Dunn, Karin Slaughter, Nic Stone, VE Schwab, Caleb Roehrig, Justin Cronin, and Emily Suvada.
[15] The ninth book, Destined, published by St. Martin's Press in 2011, was criticized for its "cringeworthy" dialogue by Kirkus Reviews, though ultimately deemed not disappointing for fans of the series.
[17] The twelfth and final book, Redeemed, was praised by Kirkus Reviews for its consistent theme throughout the series and said to be expected to resonate with fans "one last time.
[20] The first novel, Spells Trouble, about twin witches about to be initiated into their full power, was published by Wednesday Books in 2021.
"[21] Publishers Weekly criticized the novel for its references to Native Americans as "magical conduits" and "out of place" sex scenes.
"[24] In October 2022, it was announced that Cast would co-author Seasick, a dual-POV contemporary, locked-door mystery thriller about former friends and affluent classmates out on a celebratory yacht trip.
Publishers Weekly said about the first book, Amber Smoke, "All but the most diehard paranormal fans will be turned off by the weak writing, uneven storytelling, and lackluster chemistry.
"[27] The second book, Scarlet Rain, was criticized by Publisher's Weekly for "obvious foreshadowing, inconsistent pacing, and awkward dialogue" that in their opinion turned "reading this short novel into a slog.
[31] Publishers Weekly noted that while Cast successfully managed to create an atmosphere of unease, the worldbuilding and characters did not seem developed enough.