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Good story, Problematic female narrator

Revisado: 04-29-25

I enjoyed the story - but not the female narrator, It also feels more like YA, which I really wasn't in the mood for. I may switch to the kindle version to see if getting rid of the narrator helps my issues. Either way I will try stuff by the author again, this may just not be for me.
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Spicy, well written

Revisado: 05-16-24

I only liked two of the three characters and was not happy with who she ended up with. She either ended up with the wrong guy or she should have ended up with them both, I don't really care, but I didn't like the ending at all.

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A powerful, sensual ride

Revisado: 03-30-23

I picked this up because it said it was like Good Omens. A third of the way through, I almost put it down, because it was not. I'm very glad I finished, though, because now I see how it was. As a warning, it has very little humor in it. Bits here and there, particularly about eggplant. But not much. Instead, it shares the theme of exploring what it means to be human through remarkably inhuman circumstances (including those perpetrated by humans). And about how, with a little effort, a little faith, and some good friends, good can win out.

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A wonderful silly book

Revisado: 03-15-23

You probably already know the major plot points from the blurb. None of the twists in this book come at the major beats. But almost every scene is resolved in a really clever, twisted way. It is a wonderful exploration of the power of agency, the unusual, and lateral thinking. It's also just really, really fun.

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Perfectly cozy

Revisado: 03-13-23

This was such a wonderful story. I felt like Val was a beautiful blend of confident warrior but awkward woman. The final reveal of the Stone was also really well done. I loved all the characters, and would eagerly read short stories from each of their points of view.

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Cozy with a male protag

Revisado: 01-13-23

I think this is the first cozy I've ever read with a male protagonist. As a male myself, I quite enjoyed it. I also liked the glimpse into the life of a butler.

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Excellent and addictive

Revisado: 09-29-22

The book gets off to a bit of a shaky start. When Jason is bumbling about with no clue and the world makes little sense, it's easy to get discouraged. But it keeps getting better the longer it goes. The world building is fascinating, and the author has clearly thought through a lot of the implications of the premise. The characters are a bit under developed, but right in that sweet spot for a rollicking adventure tale. The plots are well built to gradually build on each other, making the whole feel surprisingly plausible.

I have already gotten the next three books, and expect to get the whole series. I'm thoroughly hooked.

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simply sublime

Revisado: 03-14-22

Dr Podany has a lovely, rich voice that is a joy to listen to. She provided both context and humanity to a little known period in history.

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bad narrator

Revisado: 02-16-22

i enjoyed the story, but do not like the new narrator. she is abrasive and ads emphasis in places its not needed.

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bad narrator

Revisado: 06-02-21

the narrator was so bad she just droned on in the same time, no inflection in her voice. it got monotonous enough I gave up not even 45 minutes in.

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