This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the epileptic dreams and conversations with the goddess who was actually...well, you'll find out. I don't want to give it away. On to book two!...more
I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I love fixer-upper shows so I liked the idea that the two ladies were doing that for a job....more
I've read this novel a couple of times and seen the movie as well and this novel, more than any of Wells' other books, really creeps me out. Maybe it'I've read this novel a couple of times and seen the movie as well and this novel, more than any of Wells' other books, really creeps me out. Maybe it's because the Doctor really believes what he's doing is fine. Or that he is convinced the animals feel no pain even as he's experimenting on them. A character so fascinated by medicine but so detached from emotions is the ultimate in horror for me. Much worse than homicidal clowns or guys in masks with hatchets. ...more
I wasn't really prepared for the story this book ended up telling. It has a lot of potential directions and open storylines that are fascinating and II wasn't really prepared for the story this book ended up telling. It has a lot of potential directions and open storylines that are fascinating and I'm excited to explore them further in future chapters. The characters are interesting and very real. This is a fun journey....more
This is one of my favorite short stories of all time. In fact, there's an entire scene in Tiger's Voyage based on this story where one of my dragons hThis is one of my favorite short stories of all time. In fact, there's an entire scene in Tiger's Voyage based on this story where one of my dragons hunts my two tigers but instead of pretending to cheat by swimming off the island, they actually do swim off the island. If you haven't read this story, I highly recommend it. ...more
I can't imagine what it would feel like to go through what this heroine went through. She's tough and courageous. Love the northwest references and thI can't imagine what it would feel like to go through what this heroine went through. She's tough and courageous. Love the northwest references and the dog. Also, that ending was excellent!...more
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