but she was surprisingly good and it held my attention
595358
Not Jennifer Anniston's usual role, but she was surprisingly good and it held my attention. Especially liked the ending.
2069394
It was very good and I didn't want to put it down.  What if I were in her shoes?  Some folks were helpful, but some were hurtful.
4425044
I was truly surprised by what she went thru. I give her a lot of credit and admire her for telling her story
2636541
I was not expecting much from Paloma. Really I thought the synopsis was a bit confusing, but I saw potential. I am glad I gave it a read as it was alright. Not the best book ever, but entertaining.

Paloma felt a little scattered. Like she didn't really know what she was like. She just kept changing her mind, though she did stay a scared girl who keeps running, until the very end. She was alright, and I can understand why she would be so skeptical of everyone. It was interesting reading her thoughts on the matter, then seeing Max's thoughts on the same things.

Max was an FBI agent who fell for Paloma when she was a key witness on a big case. She had to go into witness protection so he let her go for her own safety. It is obvious he still cares about her, even though he was like stalking her for years. I understand why she is frightened of him and such, but then once they do catch up she keeps being wishy washy. He keeps saying he loves her, and she thinks how much she liked him, but I never really saw why. I never really got why they cared for each other, just at one point they did.

The who done it aspect was alright. It was fun trying to figure it out. The end was a little too easy though, everything was taken care of too quickly. Also the reason was a little lame. I didn't really get why the would be killers tried to kill her. I know what we were told, but it is not a great reason. That and all the relationships just magically work out at the end. It just wasn't the best.

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2079608
It kept me glued.  She's an author that made my "want to read more"  list.
401318
It kept my interest and could picture the characters.
2027846
I liked her character, her strength! But He was so weird, at the time, at the end you understand everything, so maybe that's why I didn't love it. . . at first . . . . but overall it's ok
1782828
When I received this from the publisher I was kinda iffy about reading it. I was thinking it would be filled with cliches or over done troupes, (I mean hello, its about someone's "dream guy") but it actually turned out to be so much better than what I thought it would.
  In this book Max and Alice have known each other their entire lives. Without even meeting. Then one day, she walks into a new school and sees the boy from her dreams sitting there. But he's nothing like she knows him to be. Does she convince him that she knows him or does she just leave him alone and pray she keeps her sanity?
  I thought this was going to be filled with cliches and troupes, but it wasn't really that bad. It had its moments, but it wasn't over the top. I liked that Keating was able to balance it out as a debut author. It really showed her talent as an author that she could make something so cliche her own.
  I also really liked the characters. Although they weren't all fleshed out, that's what I liked about them. They always seemed to have a mystery surrounding them, but for a book like this it worked for it. I also really liked Alice. She was really weird, but after living her entire life like she had, I wrote it off. I felt like she had every right to be as weird as she was.
  As for the plot, I don't really feel like there was one. But the thing is, it didn't make it bad. I was more worried about the rest of the cutesy stuff that was going on versus what the end game was. The swoons are there and that made all the difference for me. This contemp is really light and fluffy and it was just what I was in the mood for at the time.
  This wasn't what I was expecting, but it wasn't in a bad way. It actually taught me alot about dreams and other random things and that's what I liked most about it. This may not have been what I expected it to be, but it was certainly what I needed it to be.

Real rating 3.5 so I rounded up.
3568145
Which is why I liked it! I am rarely surprised, but this one got me - hopefully you will find it entertaining too.
1727334
Kept my attention to the end.  Showed women; evil and good but also strong-willed and weak.  Not my usual genre so was surprised that it held my attention!
96550
Usually, when I begin a book it takes at least a chapter for me to feel invested. "Not What She Seems" got me within the first few pages. This was a pleasant surprise and I loved that it wasn't predictable. I also liked they way the characters are given a chance to show their behaviors prior to all the chaos. This way the author isn't playing back-story catch-up to give the reader context. If you are on the fence about this book and you enjoy mysteries.....give it a chance. You might be surprised yourself.
3969958
I found that she is a good writer, has a gift with discription and how she views people and things around her. I did NOT find that her use of vulgar language necessary!
3383199
I had to watch this for a college literature class. It was surprisingly good.
4608992
I'm a big fan of romantic suspense, so I had high expectations going into this book, which I wasn't convinced could be fulfilled.  This book ended up impressing me.

I liked the heroine, Cassie, quite a bit. Her tendency to give everyone nicknames was quite humorous.  And I appreciate quick wit, which this book had in spades.  I really didn't need the blink and you missed it confession that Cassie's a virgin, because it really did not contribute to the story at all.  It felt like too much information here.  I didn't need to know that about her to like her, and at age 25, it didn't seem like a fact one would spout off in passing.  But whatever.

People who really enjoy running will likely get a kick out of this book.  Me, I know absolutely nothing about it, but Cassie's preparations for her many races were downright hilarious at times.  And it was refreshing to have a heroine with this interest, because she wasn't your typical damsel in distress type lead.

There's not too much to say about the suspense part of the plot that wouldn't give things away.  But Cassie comes across people on both sides - those there to help her and those there to hurt her - and it's very unclear as to who is who.  In fact, my opinions of these individuals flip flopped as much as hers did.

This is a series read.  As such, I always ask myself the same question when I get to the end of the first installment: would I pay money to continue on?  In this case, the answer is yes, but it's not quite to the proportion of immediately one-clicking the next book.  But I do intend to move forward at some point.
2124958
I was underwhelmed with Leblanc's 'A House Divided' and didn't have very high hopes going into 'Water Witch.' I was surprised and actually glad to have underestimated the experience I would have with this book. I picked it up yesterday and just a few short hours later, I was closing the back cover and recommending it to my husband. It had an interesting premise with unique elements that aren't overdone and haven't been seen a dozen times before. There are certain core concepts and elements of alchemy, dowsing, magic, and energy that are repeated from one story to another, but the author found a way to incorporate a few small details that changed the story enough to hold my interest and wonder how the ending would unfold. The characters were developed to an above average level, and I could picture the characters easily. This is a good, quick read for anyone looking for a short escape, lovers of magic, suspense, and those with an appreciation for character development.
438450
Because I know her, I saw a different side of her as I was enjoying her story. A special lady to know.
2982906
The book was different from what she usually writes but I found it most interesting and the ending a surprise