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Reviews by Amy M. (Kirkland, WA)

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Miss Jane
Miss Jane
by Brad Watson
Unexpectedly uplifting (4/28/2016)
The subject matter and setting might lead one to believe that this would be a story of sad struggle, but the adversity is met with such courage while still cherishing the beauty of life. Ultimately, it's an uplifting story about what it truly means to choose your happiness …more
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
by Phaedra Patrick
A charming read (4/28/2016)
This was a delightful, charming read. The characters were vividly drawn, and the story simultaneously tugged at the heartstrings and was a little ray of hope. It's exactly the kind of book you want to dig into on rainy weekend with a bottomless teapot!
The Shore
The Shore: A Novel
by Sara Taylor
A challenging novel (6/7/2015)
This is an ambitious, well-structured book - but not actually an enjoyable one. It's a tough one to review because the writing is nearly flawless, the characters and their struggles incredibly vivid. Perhaps that's why I wasn't absorbed - the struggles. I'm not one who …more
The Witch of Painted Sorrows
The Witch of Painted Sorrows: A Daughters of La Lune Novel
by M. J. Rose
Lacking chemistry (3/14/2015)
I was looking forward to reading this book, billed as a Gothic, erotic tale, but it's neither deliciously creepy nor sexy. The protagonist, Sandrine, only becomes marginally adventurous due to ghostly influence and never displays traits to make the reader care about her. …more
The Well
The Well
by Catherine Chanter
The Well is a mixed experience (2/15/2015)
The narrative structure of The Well is well-constructed to provide the reader the sense of isolation and desperation for social connection while imprisoned - both voluntarily and involuntarily - in relative paradise. However, I struggled with certain aspects of the …more
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