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1/5
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Work on it.
2/5
Mediocre
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3/5
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4.0 / 5.0
THE COMPLICATION is a well-researched, entertaining and fast-paced mystery that is clearly and simply expounded; it introduces a character that fans of the genre will...
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3.2 / 5.0
A very good debut offering that’s a solid edit away from being great, Ronald A. Fabick’s TURBULENT SKIES makes for a worthwhile bookshelf addition for...
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4.5 / 5.0
FREEZE BEFORE BURNING is a suspenseful, intriguing murder mystery with a gripping plot and all the relevant literary elements to make it a compelling read.
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3.4 / 5.0
WEST END WILLIAM is the second book in Courtney Leigh Pahlke’s conspiracy series Life Force Preserve and, while the pace is slow in parts, there...
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3.5 / 5.0
A brilliant “what if?” premise that posits an alternate history for a notorious American criminal, UNYIELDING DESTINY has a keen eye for historical details, but...
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3.8 / 5.0
In a tech-saturated world, where inspiring movement is an ever-present challenge for many parents, DAYANA, DAX, AND THE DANCING DRAGON is an imagination-fueled adventure that...
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4.5 / 5.0
A charming campus semi-romance set against the historical drama of the 1907 Quebec Bridge collapse, Andrew Palmer's THE BRIDGE is a colorful and enjoyable novel...
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5.0 / 5.0
An evocative, powerful book about growing up in an immigrant community, STEEL draws its readers in with well-drawn, three-dimensional characters and a beautifully-crafted plot.
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3.5 / 5.0
Jody Studdard’s exciting children’s novel, VERÓNICA: A Musketeer’s Story, is a fun adventure yarn featuring an appealing female protagonist navigating a magical world.
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5.0 / 5.0
STAY WITH ME, WISCONSIN by JoAnneh Nagler is a remarkable collection of tales – compassionate, uplifting, and deeply humane.
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5.0 / 5.0
Expressions of character through dialogue and behavior, both subtle and overt, work to build a well-rounded, realistic cast in Jeff Wiemiller’s heartrending novel THE CYPRESS...
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3.0 / 5.0
Though its execution stumbles in places, CJ Singh’s dystopian thriller EDEN offers readers a thrilling plot and compelling characters, while posing interesting questions about courage...