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The setup sure has a quirky, disconcerting air. Let's see what Josh Silver can deliver out of it.

I may not really get going on this until I finish my two reviews currently in the queue, but Josh Silver seems to have a fascinating narrative concept at play here.

Cover art by Sasha Vinogradova. A minimalist look, but it works to pull the reader into the story concept.

Cover art, as always, by Steve Chorney. His style fits Gary Paulsen's World of Adventure; now let's see how well this book fits in with the rest of the series so far.

I aim to finish this today, though whether I'm able to pen the first draft of my review before the evening ends will depend on how good the book turns out to be. I still see a wide range of potential outcomes.

How does Kevin Christopher Snipes plan to draw all of this together? I'm intrigued if he's capable of meaningfully doing so.

I'm getting nearer the end, and I like that there's still a lot of mystery to clear up.

"There are so many things in this world to be afraid of. But love? Love isn't one of them. Never be afraid of love."

—Aunt Rachel, P. 201

Note to self: the quote is too big for an update here, so I'm going to leave it as a comment.

I felt sick much of last week so I didn't get much reading done, but I'm hoping to focus now and get into this book. Kevin Christopher Snipes's talent is manifestly obvious.

When he's not scolding or talking down to the reader, Kevin Christopher Snipes has genuine talent for building meaningful narrative moments. Which version of Mr. Snipes will win out by the end of Don't Let Me Go?

Not that this book hasn't shown some points of intrigue, but the scolding, screeching, lecturing tone hasn't abated thus far. It makes for an unpleasant reading experience.

Ah...the ending in the meadow of flowers where my house was located a million years ago. Of course, the first ending we reached was at the time of Easter when I was a baby...

This is a fun read, with light educational value and vibrant colors. Let's read it now!

I enjoy my yearly read of this book on Easter with the family. I imagine we'll go to several endings, as usual. The fusion of Edward Packard's writing and Vincent Bell's illustration work isn't quite a masterpiece, but I love it.

Now that I finished my Peanuts review I should be able to home in on this book.

If I have time I'll read this again on Easter, but I'll give it a whirl right now as we near the big Sunday. We love and miss you, Tomie dePaola.