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Rachel Laudan is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Rachel Laudan can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
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I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Kenneth WalkerApril 08, 2024
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Gary NguyenOctober 16, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Ryan KingNovember 11, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Kimberly ParkerDecember 06, 2024
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Paul SanchezApril 13, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Linda KingDecember 18, 2025
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Melissa MartinNovember 03, 2025
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Jessica CarterFebruary 02, 2025
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Ashley TorresDecember 11, 2025
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Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Sandra AdamsNovember 08, 2025
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Dorothy AllenNovember 24, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Just right down the middle.
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Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
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Pretty good overall. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
Susan RiveraMay 04, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Mary MitchellMarch 30, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
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Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Mark DavisNovember 01, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
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A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Edward PerezApril 09, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
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Sandra CampbellMarch 26, 2024
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Laura ReyesSeptember 08, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. A solid 4 stars from me.
Melissa MartinApril 02, 2025
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Ashley ReyesApril 15, 2024
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Lisa AdamsMay 14, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
George CruzJuly 02, 2025
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Mark RamirezJanuary 13, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
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A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
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Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Gary GarciaMarch 29, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
John TaylorDecember 20, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Richard AndersonAugust 02, 2024
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Emily BakerJuly 09, 2024
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
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It was okay. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Mary MitchellApril 09, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Linda KingOctober 28, 2024
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Not bad at all.
Susan AndersonDecember 09, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
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A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Mark RiveraDecember 13, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Linda MitchellMarch 28, 2025
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
George RiveraJuly 05, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Not bad at all.
Nicholas MartinezMarch 07, 2025
An average read for me. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Matthew RamirezDecember 18, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Donald AllenAugust 14, 2025
An average read for me. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Just right down the middle.
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Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Donna TaylorJuly 05, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Margaret JonesDecember 03, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Lisa HillJune 02, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Karen ThomasMay 23, 2024
An average read for me. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
Jacob BakerOctober 19, 2025
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Lisa ThompsonMarch 23, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Mary MartinezNovember 24, 2025
Pretty good overall. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
Amanda WhiteApril 12, 2024
I liked it for the most part. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Joseph SmithFebruary 17, 2024
It was okay. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Lisa JonesAugust 07, 2025
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Laura HallOctober 13, 2024
It was just alright. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Just right down the middle.
Christopher WalkerSeptember 01, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Christopher MitchellOctober 28, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Carol MartinezJune 24, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
Jennifer EdwardsSeptember 29, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Cynthia SmithJuly 05, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
John TaylorJuly 16, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Ashley RobinsonApril 07, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Paul SanchezDecember 26, 2024
Pretty good overall. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Lisa NguyenJuly 26, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Ashley TorresJuly 20, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jennifer JonesMarch 26, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Patricia CruzNovember 08, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Sarah PerezMarch 17, 2025
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Ryan GreenFebruary 06, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Sandra HarrisDecember 03, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Richard ReyesOctober 31, 2025
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Daniel PerezSeptember 05, 2025
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Nancy HallJune 22, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Lisa JacksonJuly 30, 2025
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Brian RobertsMay 25, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Anthony MitchellMarch 22, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Joseph HillSeptember 08, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
John TaylorMarch 06, 2024
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
Anthony ClarkAugust 01, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Sandra WalkerDecember 19, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Karen SmithDecember 13, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Christopher FloresNovember 02, 2025
An average read for me. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Ryan KingAugust 13, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Robert FloresAugust 25, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Lisa RobinsonFebruary 19, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Anthony BakerJanuary 29, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Ashley WhiteAugust 27, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Stephanie PhillipsOctober 27, 2024
It was okay. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Sarah BakerDecember 07, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
Nancy HallApril 16, 2024
A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Matthew RamirezDecember 29, 2024
It was just alright. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
James WhiteJune 27, 2025
It was okay. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Michael YoungFebruary 27, 2025
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Melissa NguyenSeptember 03, 2025
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Karen SmithApril 22, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Lisa GomezAugust 11, 2024
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Michelle GonzalezMay 13, 2024
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Michael YoungJune 25, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Nicholas RobinsonApril 21, 2025
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Amanda WalkerSeptember 07, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jennifer ThomasJuly 26, 2025
An average read for me. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Kenneth SmithAugust 02, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
James RodriguezJuly 18, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Gary ThomasOctober 14, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Christopher FloresAugust 14, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Michelle YoungJune 08, 2024
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Kevin GarciaDecember 21, 2024
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Gary DavisAugust 03, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Donna PerezJanuary 26, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Sarah AndersonOctober 14, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
Sarah MartinezMay 26, 2025
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
James RodriguezSeptember 23, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Donna YoungSeptember 01, 2024
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Cynthia BakerDecember 04, 2025
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Brian YoungJuly 09, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Patricia CruzAugust 30, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
John ThompsonApril 22, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jacob HarrisFebruary 16, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Eric HillJune 20, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Anthony RodriguezDecember 09, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
Brian HallJune 12, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Donna WhiteDecember 14, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
Steven AndersonApril 24, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Dorothy DiazJanuary 31, 2025
Pretty good overall. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.