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After spending years working in the corporate world, David Northrup finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.
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Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Pretty good overall. 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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A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Joseph RobinsonJuly 08, 2025
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Edward LopezAugust 27, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Sandra DavisFebruary 07, 2024
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Charles JohnsonJanuary 10, 2024
Such a great 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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I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Melissa MooreMay 26, 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.
Laura WalkerMarch 23, 2024
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.
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Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.