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	Sameerah Rook and the Heirs of 'Ayin 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Mauritius Command (Aubrey & Maturin, #4)

by Patrick O'Brian

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A Familiar Dragon: Fanuilh / Wizard's Heir / Beggar's Banquet

by Daniel Hood

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Letters From Father Christmas

by J.R.R. Tolkien

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I had a hard time getting through this. I was going to give it 3 stars but ended up giving it 4 because it picked up towards the end. It reminds me of The Bear and the Nightingale but not as engaging for me.
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Love the original English, not sold on this translation. The French audiobook is atrocious.
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