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Well-written, sweet book that makes it's reader fall in love with its characters and long for it's setting - while reminding them to consider their own magic.

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4.0

4 and a half stars.

I loved this book! Some of the story reminded me of Holes by Louis Sachar. The family curse that needed to be broken. Great for any kid, but this is the kind of juvenile fiction that appeals to adults like me too.

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hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

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4.0

This book had the beauty of being original and fresh while still feeling familiar and comfortable. Midnight Gulch is a well-described, unique town with a snicker of magic, but it still has always that will remind everyone of wherever they may call home. Felicity is wonderfully insecure and talented, and the live of words rims through every page. If it all wraps up just a bit too neatly, well, that's just magic. ;)

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4.0

My daughter and I weren't sure we'd like this book at first. It starts off a bit slow and the heavy southern-twang in the narration made us pause. The book never really picks up speed but we ended up getting sucked into the whimsical narrative, and loved the characters (especially Boone - such a great uncle!). I loved Cleo too except the constant mentions of her smoking all the time. The entire town and all the characters were cute, and the idea of snickers of magic, and Felicity collecting words was a unique one. I kept picturing a tv show like Lizzie Mcguire only, instead of a cartoon friend, cartoon words dripping from the curtains or blowing in the breeze. The story had a layer of depth to it that speaks to the heart.

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