Amy Stenftenagel
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The Witch House of Persimmon Point
While compelling at times, the novel gets bogged down with too many peripheral characters and builds to an underwhelming conclusion. Recommended for readers who enjoyed Palmieri's other titles who aren't put off by potentially disturbing topics, such as sexual violence and torture.
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Small Great Things
Recommended for Picoult fans and book clubs that don't shy away from serious discussions. [See Prepub Alert, 4/25/16; 15-city tour.]
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The Woman in the Photo
Recommended for those who enjoy historical fiction with the caveat that they may want to skim the contemporary chapters.
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Work Like Any Other
Reeves's debut is a historical novel full of rich details and powerful language. Even though the story line loses steam before it reaches part two, readers and book clubs that don't mind digging through tragedy after tragedy to get to moral questions ripe for discussion will likely see value in this debut. [See Prepub Alert, 9/28/15; five-city tour.]
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Fishing with RayAnne
The novel suffers from an underdeveloped main character, but the solid writing and delightful string of minor characters make up for that. Recommended for readers who appreciate female characters, family drama, an absorbing sense of place, and, of course, fishing.
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Follow Me Home
While Woodman develops likable characters, overall this long-winded novel is disappointing. It plods along, and when there is a buildup about whether Zara and Lewis will be together, he simply talks her into changing her mind and the novel ends.
Each of Woodman's Talyton St. George books can be read as a stand-alone novel, but this one is too uneventful to recommend on its own. Best for readers who have enjoyed other books in the series.
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Maybe in Another Life
While this novel has its annoyances (e.g., the protagonist's cinnamon roll obsession grows old fast, and she comes off preachy at times), it redeems itself with genuine surprises, depictions of love, and fitting conclusions to both plotlines. Readers looking for a romance with a twist won't be disappointed.
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Oh! You Pretty Things
Recommended for readers who enjoy novels with a Hollywood backdrop, such as Gigi Levangie Grazer's The Starter Wife and Maria Semple's This One Is Mine. [See Prepub Alert, 10/27/14.]
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