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Trana Mathews
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Fantasy Interesting fairytale but somewhat confusing on what was a lie and what wasn't. I wasn't a fan of the ending. ...more |
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Interesting Sci-fi Mythology brought into a futuristic setting. Interesting characters kept me reading, but the timeline seemed off kilter. Grammar was odd in several spots. |
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Historical Mystery Set in 1930s Hollywood when studios put stars on pedestals. While the characters and their motives were somewhat believable, the story was slow paced. The victim wasn't revealed to have been truly loveable until the ending. ...more |
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Enchanted Enjoyed every moment of my read. Couldn't stop until I finished this cozy witch mystery. Believable characters and fast paced. I look forward to reading more novels by Jessica Rosenberg. ...more |
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“There always seemed to be an underlying tone of rancor between my father and uncle. Sometimes they acted like dung-hill roosters squaring off.”
― The Mathews Family
― The Mathews Family
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“There always seemed to be an underlying tone of rancor between my father and uncle. Sometimes they acted like dung-hill roosters squaring off.”
― The Mathews Family
― The Mathews Family
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