Riveting short novella
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This short story by Brandon Sanderson was extremely compelling and very interesting.  While it did not have the same mystery buildup and revelation as most of his novels, I never felt there were any lulls in the story and couldn't put it down.
655033
Card crafts another captivating story in this short novella. The characters are compelling and Card continues to show great insight into human relationships. This book is a quick read that will take no more than an afternoon or two.
1837095
This shows what Kate Harper is capable of. She created two characters and a plot that are quite engaging. Taken a part, this reads like an exciting introduction, one incredible scene and a lovely ending. If only all of this were part of a novel, and not one incredibly short thirty minute story.

I found the characters, although given the length of the story not quite developed, to be delightful. Abbey's ruin made you wonder of you missed something along the way until you realise that it's already 85% of the story and it is very short. The chase that Abbey leads Hanwood on is marvelously enjoyable. I loved it when he simply throws her over his shoulder and leaves with her. The idea behind the story is interesting and would have made for one exciting novel.

Harper is such a tease in this story and leaves the reader wanting more of Hanwood and Abbey. But as short as it was, the attraction between these two is palpable and exciting. Too short, but oh so sweet.
2939537
A Riveting Short Story Filled with Suspense and Twists. Looking for a Short Read? Check Out PAYBACK.
4256338
A short review for a short story. Breakfast is Severed is a well written and riveting story that does a great job at setting the stage for the full length novel that will come next. As the reader, I am definitely intrigued by the premise and looking forward to the full meal.

I will leave you with a thought-provoking quote from the story:

"We are only nine meals from anarchy."

Can you imagine what would happen?

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
1665212
What an incredibly well written short story! There is a little bit of every emotion available to feel jam-packed into this sucker. I was floored when I found the words were actually blurring together due to the tears that began streaming down my face. An exhilarating, albeit very short, read. Daniel Boucher is a wonderful wordsmith, and I can't wait to get more acquainted with his work.
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This was a very short, clean novella-sized book. It is possible to read it within an hour, depending on distractions. Be prepared for an emotional ride. One minute I had tears in my eyes and another I was laughing.

Due to the size and limitations of this work, things happened and happened quickly. Some readers do not like minimalistic writing, but then sometimes you don't want to dwell on circumstances too long. When the story went way off canon, it never returned. The OOC [out of character] behavior will drive some readers crazy and the evolution of the story will seem rushed.

We open at Hunsford the day after Darcys disastrous proposal with Darcy hand delivering his letter of explanation to Elizabeth. He then turned and walked toward Rosings, lamenting that he would never see her again.  He was met in the lane by a footman running to fetch him. Something had happened at Rosings. Our story turned on a dime at this point, and I have to say that I really liked the change in Lady Catherine. Although she had a terrible shock, her reasoning was touching and nearly made me cry.

Mr. Bennet and his favorite daughter: I thought about you all the time. I used to pray that youd live to be a hundred years old. I didn't know. I didn't know that you were ashamed of me. Khaled Hosseini

There was a scene between our dear girl and her father that will grip your heart. Views were expressed that we have never heard spoken from Elizabeth. Mr. Bennet was given a set-down from his favorite daughter that he never expected to hear in his lifetime. I felt for both of them.

Mrs. Bennet was and will always be Mrs. Bennet: Of course mothers and daughters with strong personalities might see the world from very different points of view. Katherine Howe, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

I was glad to see that McMann didn't harp on the least favorite daughter trope to the extent that I wanted to slit my own throat. Elizabeth, although embarrassed by her mothers actions, still loved her. Mrs. Bennet only wanted her daughters, even Elizabeth, to have an advantageous marriage. Although she wasn't sensible in her declarations on their marriage prospects, she still cared for her girls.

I loved the influence Lady Catherine had on Mary, Kitty and Lydia. Leave it to Lady Catherine to wield the appropriate weapon that garnered the cooperation of the girls and brought them in line. Well done. Lady Catherine. [On a personal note: when I was young and courting, my aunt informed me that she knew nearly everyone in town and I needed to behave. There would be a thousand pair of eyes on me and they would report back to her if I misbehaved. Yep, scared me straight]. Lydia and Kitty never knew who was watching their behavior or how Lady Catherine always seemed to know what they were doing.

I wanted a bit more between ODC and found myself a bit disappointed in the romance department. We had to wait until the very last for those magic words. Dang oh, that wasn't the magic word. That was my frustration. This was a free offering through Amazon.
744353
This is a great novella--I highly recommend. It is a short, easy ready but definitely worth it. It has intense periods of suspense similar to novels of the same time period like She by H. Rider Haggard.
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This novella was a quick - and very exciting - read. It gives us a fine bit of background into Maurin's character. I totally enjoyed the slight change of tempo while being totally teased into the hold-my-breath-waiting for the next novel, Bloodbath.

Kudos to Rachel Rawlings on a great series of books.
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This is one of the best novellas I have read in a long time and had me desperate to want to know more and continue reading.  Kris Hack does a great job at developing the story in such a brief time span.  The characters have a fair amount of depth to them for such a short read and this definitely leaves you wanting and needing more.....

Ready for book 2 and now

I received a free copy of this book for an honest review
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This was a wonderful novella to start of the series. Like all of her stories, Jody does a wonderful job of dropping the reader into the world of the character.

The novella starts out with a ship wreck, and the tragedy pulled me in from the first moment. I wanted to know what happened and if anyone would survive. The one survivor becomes a main character with a charming personality.

Isabelle is someone I wish I could know in real life. She is so great about soaking up all life gives her, but she feels like she is missing out on something.

Overall, I really enjoyed this novella. It had a number of surprising revelations and there was a tension that coursed through it pushing the story forward. Like most novellas, it was a quick read.
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This short novella is suspenseful. Though, the main character Soren fulfils the clich of a broken man due to the murder of his best friend the story is compelling and it is hard to put down this book
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Excellent novella-length story. The tension here just grabs you from the first pages and then slowly ratchets up from there. The winter-in-a-small-town with secrets-to-keep setting works very effectively in a story that operates on two layers; that of a police-procedural / crime-drama surrounding a family-in-crisis and that of a supernatural horror thriller featuring both chthonic and cosmic elements. Powerful dread and quality storytelling skills on display here from David Peak
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This, for me, was an enjoyable novella by Jeffrey Ford. It kept me turning the pages as I was eager to find out what would happen next. The length of this story is absolutely spot on, the story is concise and contains no irrelevant padding which could have stopped the story from flowing. I won't mention the plot, I don't want to list any spoilers. What I will say is that I found Ford's tale to be more original than I was expecting. I do recommend this novella for horror and mystery aficionados.
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A short but sweet read, with an ending I did not see coming!
2254765
OK, this is a short story but it is riveting.  The story is fast-paced and very clever.  The first line of the book completely captured my attention and I read it through in a single sitting.  My only complaint is that I want more!  The characters were well-developed and quirky.  The lead character states that "he is perfectly sane but all his hallucinations are quite mad".  That was enough to hook me.  But that wouldn't have been enough without an interesting storyline or good character development.  As a bonus, the book is well written from a technical perspective with few of the spelling or grammatical errors that seem to plague some of the cheaper Kindle novels.

Highly recommended for those who like humour and a bit of action in their science fiction.
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This was an interesting, thrilling novella - I'm hoping it's a prelude to the full novel with even more thrills & chills & story twists