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3 | Not as wowing as I expected, but still interesting | This book was definitely not the wow! incredible experience that I was expecting after hearing so much about it from other people. I didn't dislike it for the most part, but I also didn't love it.<br /><br />I fell in love with certain passages, they way they were written, the beautiful quality of the descriptions the ... | [] | 0670022179 | 0670022179 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,635,082,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent romance | Difficult to review this book without giving away any major plot points, so I am going to keep this one short--aside from the fact that everything I would have said has already been said in other reviews.<br /><br />This book is definitely full of steam, romance and eventually honest love. I liked the characters and th... | [] | 0985817089 | 0985817089 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,092,684,000 | 2 | false |
3 | beautiful descriptions | 3.5 stars for this enthralling novel. If you are looking for a book that has a wonderfully described setting, Avery hays has written the book for you. This book is full of vibrant description that makes you want feel as though you are living every footstep of the character's journey.<br /><br />This is a heavily atmosp... | [] | 0985418249 | 0985418249 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,091,053,000 | 0 | false |
4 | This is a lot of fun | Lately I have been on a string of middle grade novels that left a lot to be desired. This one--total joy. I loved Bernie. She is the kind of character that will make your child feel like they have a new friend. Her attitude is often funny and the thoughts she has about the boy who likes her are hilarious.<br /><br />I ... | [] | 0545519306 | 0545519306 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,088,255,000 | 1 | false |
3 | not what I was expecting, but still good | I didn't love this book, but I didn't dislike it either. I found the second half of the story, which revolved around the events that happened after the kidnapping, to be much more interesting than the first part.<br /><br />This is a longer book, and usually that means I will develop solid feelings for the main charact... | [] | 0615805590 | 0615805590 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,087,214,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Historical interest and family life | This is a hard book to review, since I know that it was based, in part, on the true life of a real person. At times, the writing was a bit less than perfect, but that also added something to the story, making it seem somehow more realistic.<br /><br />A powerful novel for sure, Gracianna did keep my attention for the m... | [] | 1608325709 | 1608325709 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,086,625,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A fun mystery | 3.5 stars to this sort of cozy-like and enjoyable mystery. I really liked the characters in this book and the dialogue was a lot of fun to read.<br /><br />The story starts out interesting and the momentum keeps going throughout, not letting the reader get bored at any point. There were definitely some forseen plot twi... | [] | 146420196X | 146420196X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,382,995,019,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting and exciting | I, like millions of others, watched the telly special about Richard III and the discovery and subsequent actions taken with his remains with rapt attention. I was very excited when I saw this book.<br /><br />After reading this, the excitement has not diminished. Philippa Langley and her co-author do an excellent job o... | [] | 1250044103 | 1250044103 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,382,480,575,000 | 55 | false |
5 | Just beautiful! | This is one of those books (Hardcover Version) that you are just proud to hold. The binding is beautifully done, the dust cover is lovely, typesetting immaculate and the book feels great in your hands.<br /><br />Now for the contents:<br /><br />From the very beginning of this book all the way to the end I had an enjoy... | [] | 071123275X | 071123275X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,382,294,397,000 | 4 | false |
3 | Paranormal to the max | This book wasn't quite what I expected after reading the blurb, but it turned out to be an interesting read with quite lot of elements that made it worth the time. The paranormal abounds in this novel and there is no shortage of creepiness.<br /><br />This is a sort of cozy mystery book with a few good laughs along the... | [] | 1594331618 | 1594331618 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,382,292,750,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Makes you stop and think | So...hmmm. Yep. Not the best way to begin a review, perhaps, but I am not certain what to say about this book. I think if you are the type of person (like me) who enjoys thrills and chills at a more psychological level than a physical, action-based one, that this book will keep you happily occupied. Christopher Rice di... | [] | 1476716080 | 1476716080 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,381,970,705,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Great book with a beautiful cover | First of all, I really like the cover for this book. It matches the title and the overall feel of the novel quite well and was eye-catching enough to make me notice it amongst many other books. So, great cover for a really impressive book.<br /><br />I really wasn't sure what to think of this book in the beginning. I h... | [] | 1939450071 | 1939450071 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,381,969,454,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Different, well thought writing | ** I didn't realise when I picked this book up through Netgalley that it was a book I had already read--curse of the faithful reader. But I wanted to make a quick note here, before the review I had written previously--that I read it again, and enjoyed it again, perhaps even more than the first time. This is a book that... | [] | 1938757106 | 1938757106 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,381,782,494,000 | 7 | false |
5 | Excellent book with lots of action | First of all, this book is not going to be loved by all and I get that. I think you have to have a certain type of personality to really enjoy this book. If you like dark humour, are okay with things being just a bit twisted and some kinkiness doesn't offend your senses too much, then you will likely enjoy this book. I... | [] | B00C8S9XU0 | B00C8S9XU0 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,381,772,970,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Great book and a fun adventure | This is a rather spooky, very fun and suspenseful novella for children. I would say the best age group for this book would be between 8-12, but that may also depend on the maturity and reading ability of your child. If I am very honest about it--I had a lot of fun with this book, too.<br /><br />The illustrations are g... | [] | 1402293186 | 1402293186 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,381,338,688,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Fell in love with it---classic | I really don't think there is any way to read this book and not fall completely in love with it. From the very first page my children and I were already laughing and loving the girl who becomes a surrogate yeti mum.<br /><br />This story is so creative. The reasoning the author gives behind why we can't ever track down... | [] | 1419707892 | 1419707892 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,381,289,347,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Love this book | Didn't take me very long to decide that this book and I were going to have a great love affair. What did I love about it? There really wasn't anything that I didn't love about it. When the blurb described it as the classic nineteenth century ghost story, I was skeptical. There have been a lot of other books that made s... | [] | 085752092X | 085752092X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,381,289,172,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Wonderful walk through Tudor History | Tudors is the second book in Peter Ackroyd's History of England series--if you have not read the first Foundation<br /><br />(you really should) it is not a problem. This book is a continuation of the historical period and will still make perfect sense without the preface of the first book.<br /><br />Whist I enjoyed r... | [] | 0230706401 | 0230706401 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,916,148,000 | 7 | false |
4 | Read day one in one day--that good! | I don't have too much in the way of negatives to say about this book. Okay, right? So we have seen the machines revolt against their creators thing before. Not like this. I promise you it is different and was approached from a fresh angle this time. There are multiple things happening in the beginning of this story tha... | [] | 1250013216 | 1250013216 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,678,475,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Fun--well done | This is sort of fantasy meets romance meets Slavic fairytale. Can it get much better than that?<br /><br />I really enjoyed this book. Before I get to that, allow me to say that the cover is also great, very eye catching and drew me to the book right away.<br /><br />The main character in this novel is really well writ... | [] | 1599908557 | 1599908557 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,678,012,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Different, worth reading | I wasn't sure what to expect when I began this book. I love procedural books and true crime, so I thought this might be of great interest to me. Cold cases are almost always interesting as the characters have a chance to uncover lost leads and build a great story. This book was not as procedural as I would have expecte... | [] | 1616953241 | 1616953241 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,677,909,000 | 5 | false |
5 | You must read it! | This book affected me deeply. First of all, I must admit before getting into the following review that I am somewhat of a E.A.P. freak. His life and the mysterious way he often behaved are very interesting and in my opinion, perfect material for a novel of this type.<br /><br />I expected this to be good, and instead i... | [] | 1476702918 | 1476702918 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,652,604,000 | 8 | false |
5 | I very much enjoyed this relaxing, beautiful book | If you are a lover of poetry and beautifully crafted prose, then this is a book that you will not want to miss out on.<br /><br />Grace Schulman is a poet who commands language to bend to her will. She uses words as artists use paint and canvas, painting an illustrious and lasting picture for her audience.<br /><br />T... | [] | 0544073770 | 0544073770 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,432,912,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Good, solid family drama | This was a rather difficult book to decide on a rating for and how to review. I love the main character, although at times she can come off as a bit sassy to her parents and rather self-important. Still, she was a strong, well written character that I am not likely to forget as soon as I start reading the next book on ... | [] | 1770493131 | 1770493131 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,236,229,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Searching for a reindeer and finding a great book! | All of the books in this series have been well worth the time to read with my children, but this one is by far my favourite of them. As with the other books, this one has wonderful, colourful illustrations and a great story, but this one goes a step beyond that.<br /><br />This book shows Christmas adventures in many l... | [] | 1608325768 | 1608325768 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,234,993,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Very cute and perfect for a Christmas gift | This series is really turning out to be a very nice adventure for my children and I. Each of these books is a long enough story for bedtime, have colourful pictures that invite the children to get interested and have a good message about sharing, working together and having fun even when things do not go as planned.<br... | [] | 1608321940 | 1608321940 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,380,136,058,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Perfect for little ones! | There are so many Christmas stories out in the world now that it is really hard to choose one for your child that is both age appropriate and a lot of fun. If you have a younger child (under 8) this book would be perfect, although I a ma a testament to the fact that the older kids just might enjoy it, too.<br /><br />T... | [] | 1608320618 | 1608320618 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,379,874,551,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Children's book | This book is simply adorable! The illustrations are original and do not appear to be mas produced as with so many other children's titles. I love it when a parent can enjoy what they are reading with their children and this book is just too cute not to love.<br /><br />I was impressed with the story as well. There is a... | [] | 0974930369 | 0974930369 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,379,873,857,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Honest, beautiful | This was an easy to love, yet emotionally taxing novel. Imagine if your own life had been ripped apart by the worst possible tragedy, the loss of your still-quite-young child. How would you cope? What would you do to get through your every day tasks and do more than simply exist? In "the Other Room," award winning poet... | [] | 0983476470 | 0983476470 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,379,847,340,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Interesting! | I walked away from this book with a mixture of feelings. First of all, let's cover the good.<br /><br />This book has a fabulous beginning. The way the first important character is introduced left me longing to read on and find out what was going to happen next. I liked the idea that he was different than other charact... | [] | 1402284586 | 1402284586 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,379,747,139,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Fun and historical | Might I begin this review with a personal truth? I hate time travel. No, really, I do. I tend to get disgusted with all of the flaws authors create in their books when they go off on a tangent about how time periods are soooo different from one another and lose sight of their intent.<br /><br />I like this book. A lot.... | [] | 1770493980 | 1770493980 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,379,689,811,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Better than I expected, delightful in fact | Religious ideology meets creepy Vampires? Why yes, I do believe I would like some more please.<br /><br />This book...You really do have to read it to appreciate the depth of how complex and intricate the framework for this novel is. The book is slightly reminiscent of the Da Vinci Code, in the respect that the charact... | [] | 039916295X | 039916295X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,379,617,091,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Looking forward to reading the next book | First of all, I should admit to the fact that I did not read the first book in this series, so any of the times I was a bit lost were my own fault. Having mentioned that, even for someone like me who did not have the pleasure of answers from the first book, it wasn't difficult to settle into this one and figure out whe... | [] | 1620612887 | 1620612887 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,378,945,693,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Beautifully written story | This book is simply beautifully written. There are so many passages in this novel that literally take your breath away, at times I found myself a bit stunned. The descriptions alone make this a book worth reading, even aside from all of the other great qualities.<br /><br />One of the things that can ruin a book for me... | [] | 1451692277 | 1451692277 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,378,943,795,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Beautiful cover and beautiful contents | I do realise as I write this review that this book is intended for a younger audience, but I could not help but fall in love with it. I think this is a story that all ages may be able to appreciate.<br /><br />From the very first few sentences, the reader is aware that this story is going to be interesting. The main ch... | [] | 1444001531 | 1444001531 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,378,672,511,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Did remind me of Pern | This book begins interestingly enough and progresses rather quickly into a tale of magic, mystery and fantasy much like the Pern series. If I had to guess, I would say that the author loosely modeled this book after the Pern books, as many of the elements were similar.<br /><br />I liked the main character very much. M... | [] | 148041610X | 148041610X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,378,670,722,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Bones, bones and more bones. | The story was interesting but the cat made it worth reading. Yes, I know, sounds silly but among the crime and rather dark material that one finds in a Kathy Reichs novel, the humour Birdie brought was refreshing. I felt really sorry for that poor animal by about the first third of the book when there had still not bee... | [] | 1439102457 | 1439102457 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,378,634,340,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A sweet, romantic Christmas story | In the tradition of previous Debbie Macomber Holiday stories, this is warm and makes you feel good. The characters are well written and you can't help but wish the best for them. The little boy in the story reminded me of my own children and you just want so much for him to have his heart's desire at Christmas.<br /><b... | [] | 0778328198 | 0778328198 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,378,628,902,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Not bad... | I liked the first chapter of this book well enough, The idea of walking into a home and glimpsing a scene from the past was interesting, but in my opinion there wasn't enough shock value or excitement in this book to make it worthy of more than three stars.<br /><br />Whilst the characters were dimensional. I never fel... | [] | B00CUEGU4E | B00CUEGU4E | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,377,726,574,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful, touching and well worth the time to read. | This book is worthy of five stars. In my opinion it is worthy of ten, but there is one small thing I would like to mention. The cover. In my opinion the cover of this book does not do the contents any justice. For a book that is based around the beauty of art and architecture, this cover just seems plain.<br /><br />No... | [] | 0670026611 | 0670026611 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,377,723,424,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Such a fun book! | Do I love it? Why yes. Yes I do. Thank you for asking. I was excited to see Robin Jarvis' name on the cover and even more excited once I began reading this. With so much of fantasy recently being focused on more political type literature like GoT, it was nice to return to a world where the use of magic and silly, enter... | [] | 1453299203 | 1453299203 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,377,204,260,000 | 1 | false |
3 | A book about books! | This book has teeth! For being a post-nuclear-apocalyptic story, this was very original. I loved the idea of people collecting books for the education and regeneration of humanity. This was a concept that really appealed to my love of books throughout this entire story and made me keep turning pages in order to support... | [] | 0595143415 | 0595143415 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,376,965,369,000 | 1 | false |
2 | Interesting Premise | Everyone is likely going to yell at me and disagree with this review since this book has seen so much love, but I have to be honest. I did not love it. I liked parts of it, but not enough to feel great about recommending it to others.<br /><br />The N/A genre is a bit of a sticky situation. Since it is really just now ... | [] | 1480095532 | 1480095532 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,376,528,484,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A perfect fairy tale | Somehow, up to the point where I made the great discovery of this book, I had not heard of Carolyn Turgeon I am so happy that I found this book and had the opportunity to read it. If you have ever been so lost in a book that time and your usual responsibilities seem to matter not at all, then you know how I felt while ... | [] | 1451683782 | 1451683782 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,376,498,602,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Perfect choice for little ones | "Lucy the Dinosaur: Nice to meet you" by Joey Ahlbum is a very cute book for young children. This book is very bright and colourful, has short, simple passages that first readers can appreciate with ease and teaches a good lesson to children about the value of friendship and sharing.<br /><br />One of the things that m... | [] | B00DRGXOSE | B00DRGXOSE | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,376,016,653,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Awesome monster | I liked this book more than I thought I would, and my kids enjoyed it a lot as well. There is something to be said in this age of cheaply made sci fi movies that are a dime a dozen, when an author can still create an original monster that actually has a purpose and is frightening (even to the adult reading the book.)<b... | [] | 0545506719 | 0545506719 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,375,844,094,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Beautiful writing | This is a beautifully written book. No matter your take on it after reading it, there is no denying that the author, Kathleen Tessaro has a wonderful grasp of the English language and is able to make the reader feel the emotions of her characters.<br /><br />I was impressed with this story. You know right away that the... | [] | 0062257838 | 0062257838 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,375,840,697,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Can always count on Salvatore | When I hear the words Salvatore and new series used in the same sentence I get pretty excited, don't you? If not, then you clearly have not read this book yet. You should.<br /><br />First of all, great cover done by Tyler Jacobson.<br /><br />Secondly, This book restores my faith that a fantasy author can write a new ... | [] | 0786963719 | 0786963719 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,375,832,610,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Sassy! | This book begins interestingly enough with a woman trapped in an abandoned mine shaft and a man with only a bicycle to rescue her before the fall of night. I liked that. It was different.<br /><br />There were a few times during the course of this book where the dialogue felt a bit stilted and not quite what I would ha... | [] | 0778315452 | 0778315452 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,375,217,246,000 | 1 | false |
3 | A good start | This was a relatively short, easy to read book that has a lot of good qualities.<br /><br />I found that in the beginning, for the first few chapters leastways, this book reminded me of others I had read in the same genre. After it gets going, there were a few strange transitions and over the top happenings, but it was... | [] | 125002708X | 125002708X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,375,216,954,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Well written dialogue | This is an emotional, interesting read with a lot of different dimensions and things happening. If you like books where you cannot quite figure out what is going to happen until the very end then this might be one you should consider checking out.<br /><br />What I enjoyed the most about this book was the mysterious qu... | [] | 0312595697 | 0312595697 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,375,054,428,000 | 0 | false |
4 | I like it. | All right, So in the beginning I was going to complain about the cover art seeming too juvenile for the supposed age of the main characters, but then I read the rest of the book and pretty much decided I was being an idiot.<br /><br />Really, the story itself is told so well and the events that happen are so interestin... | [] | 054792772X | 054792772X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,374,796,621,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Interesting story--great characters | I wasn't sure what to think by the time I finished this book, to be honest. I was not expecting for a Y/A title that there would be as much swearing and sexuality,I would think that would be more appropriate for the N/A category. It didn't bother me, but I did think it should be mentioned in my review.<br /><br />I lik... | [] | 1477817131 | 1477817131 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,374,795,497,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Beautiful cover, beautiful book | This book was a lot of fun to read. Whereas some of the "Magical" books that have come out really do not contain much in the way of actual magic, this one certainly does and it was also very original.<br /><br />I did not realise this was part of a series when I began reading it, but now I am curious to read the rest o... | [] | 1609076613 | 1609076613 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,374,794,562,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Definitely worth a read | The English Wife surprised me. I usually am not one for the Harlequin Romances and tend to veer away from reading them, however this one really caught me off guard.<br /><br />The story here is complex and yet easy to read, beautiful and well told from the perspective of the main character. I really liked Margie. She w... | [] | 0373880979 | 0373880979 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,374,734,981,000 | 1 | false |
4 | An amazing writer | Assessing this book for review is somewhat like trying to tell the entire world history is less than 300 words. It isn't possible. Reading this novel is a journey through a world of history and amazing wonders and is a truly beautiful read. If you are into books that slowly and carefully unfold with excellent character... | [] | 1451692714 | 1451692714 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,374,578,680,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Nothing wrong about it | Rather than diving into talking about this book right away, I would like to talk about the author for a brief moment. C.J. Archer. Who is this author? I asked myself after getting a few chapters into this book and realising the novel kicks some serious arse. So, it turns out that C.J. Archer has written other books, qu... | [] | 0987489933 | 0987489933 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,374,575,986,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Get a copy and settle in for a great summer read | A very memorable book. There isn't a tremendous amount of action in this novel, but there is substance. This book will at times make you laugh, make you reminisce and even make you shed a few tears.<br /><br />This novel is very much about people and the unbreakable bonds that form among the women in a family from gene... | [] | 0345530284 | 0345530284 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,374,012,596,000 | 4 | false |
4 | An interesting viewpoint, different than other books on the subject. | This was an interesting book that took a bit different approach to the subject of john Wilkes Booth and what happened before and after the famed Lincoln shooting.<br /><br />Where many others have speculated about the possibility of John surviving the famous showdown where history has said he was killed, this author di... | [] | 1589798317 | 1589798317 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,373,911,733,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Zombies and mayhem | Another great addition to the five kingdoms! I was thrilled when I found out I had the opportunity to review this book. I have read the other books in this series and loved them.<br /><br />The first thing that impressed me about this new book was that some of the familiar characters from previous books were mentioned ... | [] | 0763659304 | 0763659304 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,373,911,523,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Pleasantly surprised | First of all, I would like to preface this review by saying that this is not at all my usual genre. The reason I mention this is because I stick to two or three basic genres I enjoy reading and therefore do not tend to branch out much, so I am always surprised when a book from an unfamiliar genre really captivates me.<... | [] | 0615823742 | 0615823742 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,373,409,258,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Love that title so very much | First of all, how can you read this title and not want to read this book? I fell in love with the title so much that the book almost didn't matter. Okay, not really, but still...you have to admit, it is pretty great.<br /><br />So begins my review:<br /><br />Sheesh! Don't read this book if you have anything else you w... | [] | 0312599137 | 0312599137 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,373,394,407,000 | 5 | false |
5 | It's more than wow. WOW! | I expected great things from this author. I read her blog often and I know how intelligent she is, but this truly astounded me. I don't think I was prepared for how well this book flowed from her pen, nor how easy it was to lose yourself in it.<br /><br />I love the way the chapters in this novel are arranged. You get ... | [] | 1490589481 | 1490589481 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,373,344,299,000 | 8 | false |
4 | Excellent book, made me laugh | This book is hilarious. It has been a bit since I read a book that made me laugh on the first page, but this one did it with style. I love the main character. She is spunky, sassy and a girly girl all at the same time.<br /><br />This novel is so much fun to read. As it moves along you keep getting different sides of t... | [] | 0505527693 | 0505527693 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,372,874,640,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Definitely an unseen ending | I was looking forward to this book, and for the most part, I thought the book lived up to my expectations. The story was a thrill ride like one can always expect from Karin Slaughter.<br /><br />It was good to see some favourite characters return to the scene and as with previous books by this author, it is impossible ... | [] | 0345539478 | 0345539478 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,372,814,029,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Deeply thoughtful | This was at once, the most compelling, beautiful and unexpected story that I have read for a very long time. When I began reading this book, the first thing that caught my eye was the author's ability to paint with words. Her descriptions are not only vibrant and colourful, but she uses descriptions that I have never h... | [] | 055359253X | 055359253X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,372,812,333,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Some very beautiful passages | First of all, I would like to preface this review by saying that I really love the other work of this author. She is a tremendous talent. That being said, this was not my favourite book by her. It certainly wasn't a bad book, just not as fast paced as I had hoped.<br /><br />The characters are interesting and unique, a... | [] | 0749012560 | 0749012560 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,372,748,331,000 | 7 | false |
5 | This book is a heart stopper | Sweet Little Lies by Bianca Sloane is sassy, thrilling and a writing job damn well done!<br /><br />After reading Bianca Sloane's previous book,<br /><br />[[ASIN:B00A3VSJKY Live and Let Die]] I was waiting for this one for what felt like forever. (It really wasn't that long, I am just impatient.) Still, this book was ... | [] | B00DIDACD6 | B00DIDACD6 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,372,447,509,000 | 11 | false |
3 | Interesting and odd at the same time | This was a good book, but I did struggle with it a little. There was a very interesting plot and the story of Ennis was warm and heartfelt and made it enjoyable. You couldn't ask for a better main character to pull you in and make you feel like you were part of the story.<br /><br />Still, I had a difficult time trying... | [] | 0615754287 | 0615754287 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,372,010,928,000 | 2 | false |
3 | A thoughtful book | I both liked and did not like this book at times. The writing was good and the characters were interesting, but I never really developed a connection with them that made me feel turning the page was a must rather than an option.<br /><br />There were parts of this story that were written so beautifully you are reminded... | [] | 067002564X | 067002564X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,372,005,572,000 | 5 | false |
4 | A good middle grade sci-fi adventure, not to be missed | This book was not really what I was expecting--and that was a good thing. I have seen a lot of middle-grade fantasy and sci-fi out there in the last few years and much of it seems to piggy-back off of other series. This book was original and the characters were quite a lot of fun.<br /><br />I think a younger reader (o... | [] | 1463521332 | 1463521332 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,371,622,089,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Love this book! | This is an absolutely excellent book for kids to explain what idioms are and how they work. I love it! This can be a confusing subject for children and this book makes it so much fun and so easy! I could see this being a perfect addition to a classroom as a way for teachers to ingrain the idea of the idiom into the min... | [] | 0983290415 | 0983290415 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,370,711,936,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting way to approach these subjects | I wasn't really too sure what to think of this book at first. After thinking about it, I decided that the kids enjoyed it and overall that is what is most important. The story does broach some topics that might prompt further questions from your child than you may be prepared to answer. so parents should be aware of th... | [] | 0980016231 | 0980016231 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,370,710,656,000 | 0 | false |
4 | One day... | "One Day in Apple Grove" is a cozy book that you just can't help but fall in love with. If you are a fan of Debbie Macomber, Fern Michaels and the like, then C.H. Admirand will no doubt soon be amongst your favorite authors as well.<br /><br />Whereas many of the books I have read that try to pull off the cozy romance ... | [] | 1402269021 | 1402269021 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,370,655,377,000 | 0 | false |
4 | I could have been... | I couldn't decide if this would be a book I really wanted to read or if it was one I wished to steer clear of. I love historical novels with a passion, they are one of my favorite things to read. This book certainly had the historical going for it, but there was something about the idea of a happy ending for Anne Boley... | [] | 0345534093 | 0345534093 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,370,655,292,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A wonderful world | World on a String is a very well illustrated, entertaining story for children with a message about loss.<br /><br />The little boy in this story, Charlie, becomes best friends with his red balloon and is saddened when it is lost. He realizes later that just because you cannot be with someone you love, doesn't mean you ... | [] | 0988698404 | 0988698404 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,370,655,156,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Really loved this book! | I LOOOOVE this book. The cover first caught my attention, but so often the cover lies. Not here. The cover is beautiful but the writing is completely incredible.<br /><br />I always find books with magical main characters interesting and even more so when they are not aware in the beginning of the story what they are c... | [] | 1481918087 | 1481918087 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,370,457,647,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Simply adorable | The Black Suitcase is a very refreshing and original story for young children.<br /><br />The main character is a little boy who is confused and saddened about why his father has to take trips for work that keep him away from his family. He learns an important lesson throughout course of the story.<br /><br />I absolut... | [] | 193850108X | 193850108X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,370,098,335,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Very well written with beautiful description | This book is the kind of read that you will either find to be one of the most beautiful pieces of literature ever written, or you will find it intensely boring. I would say that I found it of the former variety and really enjoyed it, although it does not have a fast pace or a ridiculously twisted plot, which seems to b... | [] | B008TURNP8 | B008TURNP8 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,761,628,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Not twerpy at all | This, in my opinion, is the kind of book that could help to raise the self-esteem of a child and give them an easy to love character to identify with, for the most part.<br /><br />I think the 11-14 year old age group would probably really enjoy this book, although perhaps boys more than girls. This work has the same a... | [] | 0375971424 | 0375971424 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,760,929,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Electrifying! | Many self-described "Tesla Biographers" have taken a shot at writing a book that would be considered comprehensive and worthy of filling in the gaps of this infamous man's life, but none have done so as well as W. Bernard Carlson.<br /><br />If you are expecting a light, fluff-filled read about this important inventor,... | [] | 0691057761 | 0691057761 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,587,102,000 | 153 | false |
4 | Tragic, honest | This book is heartbreaking, beautiful and the kind of novel will stay with you possibly even forever. I do not think I will ever hear about this subject again without thinking of this character.<br /><br />I wasn't sure what I would think of this book when I first started reading it. This is difficult subject matter an... | [] | 1402277857 | 1402277857 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,359,922,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Shocking and exciting | I would encourage readers to have a backbone of they are going to read this novel. There are some pretty shocking and stunning elements to this book, and it is not for the weak at heart--but it is a great book!<br /><br />This being said, this novel is definitely one of the most original stories I have seen in a long w... | [] | 0988821303 | 0988821303 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,249,374,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Excellent book, very thought provoking | When I first saw this book, I thought it might be rather short and simple and mostly pictures. I was thrilled to see that I was wrong. The author offers a detailed explanation of each object, often relating the objects to other historical facts of the time period they came from.<br /><br />I learned a lot of things fro... | [] | 067001463X | 067001463X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,166,430,000 | 9 | false |
5 | Just amazing | I think 'incredibly moving' would be a good way to describe this book. This is really a magnificent example of literature.<br /><br />Set in the days soon after World War II, in the small summer community of Wauregan, this book begins with a character who has lost her husband to the war. He is neither alive nor dead in... | [] | 1476710260 | 1476710260 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,163,420,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Shocking at times | To be honest, even as of writing this review I am still a bit divided on how I feel about this book. If you have read the other books in this series, then reading this will feel like a natural progression. I wouldn't necessarily recommend reading this book as the starting point for you if you haven't read the others. T... | [] | 0312622015 | 0312622015 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,163,299,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Fantasy worth reading alone or aloud | I fell in love with this book in the first ten pages. One thing I will mention before I begin my review, is that this book is fantasy intended for children. It is not quite meant for the older end of the YA audience. This was originally part of a bedtime story the author told her daughter, and somehow that made it seem... | [] | 0976351080 | 0976351080 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,069,508,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A quest for the adventurer in us all | The Tattered Banner by Duncan Hamilton is a different sort of fantasy novel and one that the reader can grow with. The events in this book span a lengthy period in the main character's life and therefore the plot reveals itself in bits and pieces and there is a good amount of rise and fall in the story. The reader neve... | [] | 148101322X | 148101322X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,369,064,636,000 | 19 | false |
3 | Interesting and reminds you of your own awkward phase | I think because I am so short I felt drawn to this book. I have always wanted to be taller and it seemed funny to me that tall people also have issues about their height.<br /><br />Although this book did have a lot of humour and some of it was truly laugh out loud funny, the way the story unfolded was rather disjointe... | [] | 1580054781 | 1580054781 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,368,468,248,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Love her or hate her she will entertain you | Emma Jean is a selfish, rich, spoiled brat that frankly isn't even a great writer--at least in the beginning. Her life is based on a lie--that she hates children more particularly babies. This is what made me love her. Yep, that's right. I love her. Emma Jean is the embodiment of the excellently designed character. She... | [] | 0615738176 | 0615738176 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,368,148,332,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Different, dark, interesting | This is a different sort of book, and one that I find really hard to classify. If I had to put this book in a category, at least age wise, I would say new adult might be the thing. There are some pretty dark elements and some sexual references that I think might be too strong for the YA market, but the book features yo... | [] | 1937945014 | 1937945014 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,368,049,865,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent book for kids! | "An Army of Frogs" by Trevor Pryce,is a fascinating chapter book for children. I think children of all ages from very young ones to preteens would enjoy this book. In the realm of chapter books for young readers this book just might be King.<br /><br />Even on the digital edition the formatting is wonderful. The pages ... | [] | 141970172X | 141970172X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,367,946,343,000 | 6 | false |
4 | She gives her writing wings! | Marcia Sargent has written a very honest, open memoir about her experiences as the wife of a Marine Pilot. She details her every day experiences in a way that makes the reader realise what a hectic and at times unstable world it can be for a military wife.<br /><br />From adjusting to the antics of the husbands, to mov... | [] | 1453809260 | 1453809260 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,367,944,873,000 | 3 | false |
4 | A wonderful adventure in France | I loved this book all the way until the end. I have recently discovered that the author is intending to release another book, and from what I understand it will continue where this one left off. I am thankful for this, as the way this book ended was definitely a negative for me. I wanted to know more! What happened to ... | [] | 1457514575 | 1457514575 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,367,776,054,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Unpredictable is correct | I'm happy! I haven't read any of the other three previous books in the "Webs" Series--this was my introduction, but after reading this I wouldn't mind backtracking and reading the others.<br /><br />This novel has a lot of chapters, but they are short and it is easy to find a place to stop so you can do normal daily ac... | [] | 1608324249 | 1608324249 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,367,422,559,000 | 1 | false |
3 | A thoughtful Novel | To be very honest, When I began reading this novel, I was actually rather bored. The first chapter certainly didn't grab me and thrill me any and it was kind of slow plodding along for a while after that. I didn't dislike it at all and the writing is good, but there wasn't much excitement at first.<br /><br />As the st... | [] | 0670026026 | 0670026026 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,367,343,381,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Amazing, beautiful, touching | OH IT WAS HEAVEN! I wanted to stay wrapped up in this book forever. This is the kind of novel that fills your heart and soul with warmth and makes you just feel good! The recipes are to die for as well.<br /><br />This novel has one of the most beautiful opening chapters that I have ever seen. The descriptions of the l... | [] | 0778314936 | 0778314936 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,367,343,295,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Sweeter than candy! | It just doesn't get better than this. I had so much fun reading this book and I can't wait to buy it for my kids!<br /><br />Larry and Zabby are two adorably illustrated friends who have made special treats for their friend Sanford's birthday, but when they are traveling to give him his gifts, they make a new friend wh... | [] | 0764342878 | 0764342878 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,367,185,899,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Incrediblely observant | If you are a collector or a fan of Civil War history, you will undoubtedly be just as thrilled with this book as I have been. Monte Akers has done an astounding job researching the material for this book and compiled a literary history of the most important year of Jeb Stuart's career. This book was not a simple, borin... | [] | 1612001300 | 1612001300 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,366,844,584,000 | 2 | false |
3 | well written but not what I expected | Any time that you choose religion as the focal point for your writing you may encounter some angry people. I am not going to judge this book on the ideas in the Bible it may have been based or not based on, nor am I going to evaluate the possible truths etc. buried in this book. My evaluation will be based on my expect... | [] | B008TURI4Y | B008TURI4Y | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,366,658,191,000 | 11 | false |
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