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It may have been a slightly odd choice to read a few days before Easter, but this book was still a delight. The simple (but not simplistic) writing style is full of the joy and wonder of Christ's birth. The addition of the three cats, who are all faced with temptations before eventually finding their places in the world, keeps this story from being a static tale, and provides many more topics for thought or discussion than just the birth of Jesus.
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Wow! This is a stunning sequel to Coronets and Steel. Full of mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, and humor, this book will keep you guessing until the last page. Smith's use of language is delightful and entertaining, especially in the contrast between modern LA colloquialisms and old-fashioned Dobrenican customs. Protagonist Kim's sense of the absurd threads throughout the book, and reminds you that this is just good fun; don't take it too seriously!
This young adult suspense/murder mystery is well worth the read at any age! Healey specializes in creating characters who are diverse in all ways, yet completely ordinary. These are not your picture-perfect, problem free storybook kids, and they are all the more real for it.
Of course, the story is beautifully crafted as well, and keeps you jumping at every turn. I don't want to give a bit of it away; I hope you get the chance to enjoy it as much as I did.
I picked this book up on a whim this summer because the cover was intriguing, and the blurb in the front cover sounded interesting. I absolutely fell in love with the writing style, and the introspective, almost dreamy quality to the story. The book had exactly the ending I was hoping for, and I enjoyed it from start to finish. This is definitely a book I would read again and enjoy just as much the second time.
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Three Wise Cats: A Christmas Story by Harold Konstantelos
Sarah MacQueen, April 5, 2012
It may have been a slightly odd choice to read a few days before Easter, but this book was still a delight. The simple (but not simplistic) writing style is full of the joy and wonder of Christ's birth. The addition of the three cats, who are all faced with temptations before eventually finding their places in the world, keeps this story from being a static tale, and provides many more topics for thought or discussion than just the birth of Jesus.(4 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Blood Spirits by Sherwood Smith
Sarah MacQueen, January 29, 2012
Wow! This is a stunning sequel to Coronets and Steel. Full of mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, and humor, this book will keep you guessing until the last page. Smith's use of language is delightful and entertaining, especially in the contrast between modern LA colloquialisms and old-fashioned Dobrenican customs. Protagonist Kim's sense of the absurd threads throughout the book, and reminds you that this is just good fun; don't take it too seriously!The Shattering by Karen Healey
Sarah MacQueen, January 22, 2012
This young adult suspense/murder mystery is well worth the read at any age! Healey specializes in creating characters who are diverse in all ways, yet completely ordinary. These are not your picture-perfect, problem free storybook kids, and they are all the more real for it.Of course, the story is beautifully crafted as well, and keeps you jumping at every turn. I don't want to give a bit of it away; I hope you get the chance to enjoy it as much as I did.
The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett
Sarah MacQueen, January 10, 2012
I picked this book up on a whim this summer because the cover was intriguing, and the blurb in the front cover sounded interesting. I absolutely fell in love with the writing style, and the introspective, almost dreamy quality to the story. The book had exactly the ending I was hoping for, and I enjoyed it from start to finish. This is definitely a book I would read again and enjoy just as much the second time.