This book was a delight from beginning to end
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This book was a delight from beginning to end. Magic, love, and a small town full of characters will take you on a fun ride so sit back and escape! It all takes place in a simpler time in a summer we all would like to relive. The writing is wonderful!
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Loved this book! I was looking for an entertaining and fun read, and this book is a delight. The characters are well developed with a funny yet poignant plot.  Cate, the main character, becomes the reader's best friend. I was rooting for her throughout, especially as she finds the strength to face her failures and frustrations while not loosing her perspective and values. The author has a flair for character development and presents the story in a fluid, fast paced style. I am already looking forward to her next book.
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One of the most delightful and entertaining books I have read!!!
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This book was a delight and a treat. I did not intend to read it in one sitting, but found that I could not put it down. I have loved the story of The Secret Garden ever since seeing the 1987 film and then later after reading the book. There a spirit and warmth in The Secret Garden that J. Yates has captured perfectly while adding a unique spin of her own. If I could somehow move into this story, without terrifying the characters by knowing so much about them already, I would. The only thing I have left to say is that if you are still reading this review, you are reading the wrong thing. Go read Garden.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book- what a great discovery!
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I must say I was absolutely delightfully surprised at how much I enjoyed this book.  Lexie is a complex character with maturity that somehow works with a high school student. We learn about her struggles and that of her new friends in an organic manner. Everyone in the story is complex and there is no good against bad just choices, consequences and how they are dealt with. Im excited to keep reading.
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This is the first book in a while that I have thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end.  I couldn't put it down.
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This book was delightful from beginning to end. It reminded me of my favorite regency authors including: Austen, Heyer, and Julianne Donaldson. I loved the different subplots, especially the spy subplot involving traitors to England. This story was so well developed and each character was believable and lovely to get to know. I especially loved the swoon worthy romance. Romances are so much more believable when they develop slowly and allow the couple to fall in love. And Anstey knows how to do romance perfectly. I loved it and can't wait to finish Duel and Deceptions. Nicely done, Ms. Anstey!
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From beginning to end this was fun, easy read full of excitement!  One of the most satisfying books I've read in a long time.
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A Change of Fortune is a delightful and memorable read. The characters are well developed. The setting is described in vivid detail. I found the story captivating from the first chapter. I enjoyed the dialogue between characters and laughed many times while reading the book. Lady Eliza is a warm and funny character that seems to find herself in fix after fix. Hamilton is an honorable hero hat rescues Lady Eliza time after time. Hamilton's two little ones capture your heart and bring a smile to your face as you read about their exploits. I found it hard to put this book down. Jen Turano has proven herself as a writer. I cannot wait to read book two and will be purchasing books 3&4 as well.
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This is a really, really, fun book. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and really want to read more. I hope Illeana writes a follow up book.
I enjoyed reading about Martin Scorcese, Marlon Brando, and Robert Deniro but I loved all the stories. IKEA was so interesting. She was so smart to create that show. I would have liked to have known her grandfather, he seemed to be terrific. The book is a joy to read and I look forward to the next book.
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I loved this book from beginning to end - from the clever title and the beautifully designed cover to the last word. Bridget Pitt writes with great humour and compassion about a difficult subject - actually quite a few difficult subjects in this multi-layered story. She also writes with passion, wonderfully descriptive detail and an unerring ear for the human voice in all its forms. It made me laugh and cry and I had to spin out the last chapters because I didn't want it to end.  I have recommended it to all my friends and will be giving it to quite a few of them for Christmas. Hopefully Bridghet Pitt will win some more major literary awards for her exemplary writing.
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it was a fun, delightful, and a insightful read. Filled with a wealth of information, with the enjoyment of being entertained at the same time.

This book took me, yes me a man through a field of emotions. As i began to read it was humorous, then it just got interesting, as I began to feel as though I was in a relationship counseling session all while being introduced to the bible in a whole different light.

Then to see the view from each of the characters point of view was a delight in it self, how brilliant of the author to allow that for her readers was surely delightful.

Ok, won't spoil the the ending, but that...

A. F. Cardwell
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I truly enjoyed reading this one from start to finish.
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If I had to sum up the book in one word it would be: delighted
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I loved this book from beginning to end. I read it at one sitting and the flow and. The characters were very smooth. Look forward to reading more of your work!!
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I found this book funny and delightful.  The voice is entertaining, sucking you in, and I didn't find any parts too dry or dragging.

I loved the plot.  It went from wild to wild, with non-stop action.  I found it incredible that she suddenly became a bodyguard.  This is definitely the type of book I would have loved as a teenager.  Now as an adult, I still loved it.

If you're looking for a fun young adult book, check out this start to what is sure to be a lively series.