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A review by ratetheromance
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle
funny
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
JUST LIKE MAGIC is a book that is absolutely going to divide readers. So you may be surprised that I gave it a middle-of-the-pack score of three stars, but the reason is because I finished this book yesterday and I still can't decide if I loved it or...didn't.
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JUST LIKE MAGIC has all of the features of a Sarah Hogle book: whip-smart dialogue, tons of snort-laughs, and a unique premise. But, like, a VERY unique premise.
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The author herself described this story as BONKERS and I heartily agree with that assessment. But I still can't decide: was it good bonkers or bad bonkers? The only thing I can say for certain is that the pace was definitely slow. I think based on how unusual this plot is, coupled with how very slowly the story moves along, a lot of readers will lose interest and DNF.
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I think this book is worth giving a try if you are open to a truly bonkers holiday read!
I received a gifted copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated G / Kissing only.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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JUST LIKE MAGIC has all of the features of a Sarah Hogle book: whip-smart dialogue, tons of snort-laughs, and a unique premise. But, like, a VERY unique premise.
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The author herself described this story as BONKERS and I heartily agree with that assessment. But I still can't decide: was it good bonkers or bad bonkers? The only thing I can say for certain is that the pace was definitely slow. I think based on how unusual this plot is, coupled with how very slowly the story moves along, a lot of readers will lose interest and DNF.
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I think this book is worth giving a try if you are open to a truly bonkers holiday read!
I received a gifted copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated G / Kissing only.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.