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Bayou Magic

Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes Jewell Parker Rhodes has a way of drawing me in completely when she writes.  It’s not just that her characters vibrate with life, it’s that you can practically smell the air, feel the heat, … Continue reading

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Bone Gap

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby I came to Bone Gap with no expectations.  This is fairly unusual for me, seeing as I usually pick books that fit a specific theme.  So I was immediately taken with a sense of foreboding … Continue reading

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