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Twixt
Everyone in Ophir Creek, Idaho knows the wild legend of Corvine O'Dannan, a mysterious Irish woman with "fairy powers" who came to town during the gold rush to find her fortune, only to be betrayed by her lover and meet a tragic end-Fast forward to the twenty-first century, and her descendent Rose doesn't have time for such nonsense! After a crash-and-burn marriage, she's...more
Paperback, 388 pages
Published
January 1st 2012
by Bandits Ranch Books
(first published December 17th 2011)
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First of all... I want to be one of the good people!
Now, you may think you know what that means... but you're wrong. Unless of course you've read TWIXT!
I'm a dreamer. I believe in dreams and the messages they bring... and Diane has opened a whole new world for us dreamers. A world that is TWIXT, where good people dwell!
The problem is... we must live in the real world with it's all too real issues. Abuse, poverty, divorce, treachery and evil to name a few. How we deal with what's thrown our way c...more
Now, you may think you know what that means... but you're wrong. Unless of course you've read TWIXT!
I'm a dreamer. I believe in dreams and the messages they bring... and Diane has opened a whole new world for us dreamers. A world that is TWIXT, where good people dwell!
The problem is... we must live in the real world with it's all too real issues. Abuse, poverty, divorce, treachery and evil to name a few. How we deal with what's thrown our way c...more
Okay, whomever put this on the "Magical Realism" list: I believe our definitions of magical realism are different. Or perhaps my standards are too high. What I wanted was Eva Luna or a similar Isabel Allende masterpiece, but what this book delivered was the weirdest overuse of italics and em-dashes I've ever seen. Did it have an editor? I am unsure. A sample:
"She [the protagonist] wished she could join Crystal [her daughter] in her private sanctuary, and she imagined the two of them submerged in...more
"She [the protagonist] wished she could join Crystal [her daughter] in her private sanctuary, and she imagined the two of them submerged in...more
There are many tales of how magical and lucky the Irish are. What if it weren't a tale? What if it were real? Rose's relatives carried a long line of fairy twixt women. Rose knew she had the ability to see the future in liquid for someone else, but not for herself. She kept herself distant from her life, her heart. Well, until she almost lost her daughter. Slowly but surely she started to see she needed to open her mind and heart and let the colors in. Rose knew her family was cursed. Not being...more
I absolutely loved this story ... the entire thing: the story itself, the writing, the characters, the world as it is according to Twixt! I especially loved Amy, the sidekick best-friend, quirky as they come and oh so amusing! I loved the romance, the fairy tale come to life, the beautiful messages scattered throughout the book. The writing is superb, descriptive without overdoing it and yet painting a picture so vivid, I felt, saw and experienced the story as it unfolded. I laughed, I cried, I...more
I got this book through free kindle books. It looked like an interesting premise, so I thought I would download it to read later. I finally got around to reading it this month.
It started out great. I really liked it. Then the story started to drag a little bit. I liked Rose even before I knew her backstory. Although her backstory was made relevant to her time in the town now, it did seem to drag the storytelling down a bit. Some parts of it were important, but others were not. There were a few t...more
It started out great. I really liked it. Then the story started to drag a little bit. I liked Rose even before I knew her backstory. Although her backstory was made relevant to her time in the town now, it did seem to drag the storytelling down a bit. Some parts of it were important, but others were not. There were a few t...more
Twixt is one of those books which takes you on a journey, with layer after layer of power and mystery unfolding with every page. It's a compelling fairy tale but fluffy it is not - it echoes with raw emotion, strength and recovery though magical elements are woven through every page.
The main protagonist is Rose, a woman with a magical heritage and also a resilient, fragile woman and fretful mother recovering from abuse that has lastest literally for centuries. American backwoods bend seamlessly...more
The main protagonist is Rose, a woman with a magical heritage and also a resilient, fragile woman and fretful mother recovering from abuse that has lastest literally for centuries. American backwoods bend seamlessly...more
TWIXT is the work of an accomplished writer. Vivid and accessible, the author knows well how to use language to create great characters and compelling dialogue, action and scenery.
I liked most how TWIXT weaves magic and life together. Abusive spouse, damaged child, no money -- these are the dark edges of what we know as real life. The story suggests that they are underpinned by a magical reality that either victimizes Rose, the protagonist, or offers her a way out -- based on whether she can let...more
I liked most how TWIXT weaves magic and life together. Abusive spouse, damaged child, no money -- these are the dark edges of what we know as real life. The story suggests that they are underpinned by a magical reality that either victimizes Rose, the protagonist, or offers her a way out -- based on whether she can let...more
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but heard good things about it, so I tried it. And I am so glad that I did! While I normally don't think of myself as enjoying fantasy/magic type stories, this book is so much more than that. It really is a modern day fairy tale, but one that shows a real woman with real problems. One of the strongest points of this book is the characters. Reed has a unique gift for character development, and I was instantly drawn to Rose, her daughter Crystal, and th...more
What an enchanting find this book is, like the fairy gifts that you will read about in TWIXT! This book is THE PERFECT BLEND of fantasy, romance, and modern themes. The magical setting of a fairy realm that spills over into the modern world is written with a captivating richness of detail. The protagonist, Rose, is given such a depth that I totally empathized with her modern struggle to break out of a negative cycle in her life and to reconnect with her daughter and sister and ultimately herself...more
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Full of magic and enchantment, Twixt is a heartwarming read for anyone who loves their romance with more than a dash of fairy dust. We follow Rose, who is on the run from her past again, back to her home in Ophir Creek, Idaho. Her junkie husband is dead and her young daughter mentally damaged from a tragic accident. With the help of her eccentric friend Amy, Rose re-opens the shop her father had run, long ago, and tries to make a clean start. But the past soon finds her again and Rose must overc...more
I really enjoyed this book. It was totally different concept of love for eternity then anything I'd read. The concept of fairy magic and a shadow world mixed with reality was quite interesting. I must say the ravens were hard for me to understand at first but I like the idea.
Diane has a great way of using words to make you see and feel exactly what she is writing about. Her discriptions are just wonderful I'd say the best of any book I've read this year.
My only negative thing I can say about...more
Diane has a great way of using words to make you see and feel exactly what she is writing about. Her discriptions are just wonderful I'd say the best of any book I've read this year.
My only negative thing I can say about...more
In this heartwarming Irish love story, Reed weaves a compelling tale of a woman haunted by a man who follows her through many lives, determined to destroy her happiness. To break the curse, Rose must learn to trust her heart, believe in magic, and put her faith in a mysterious man who lives deep in the forest. Reminiscent of the dark, wounded heroes in Alice Hoffman novels, I was immediately drawn to Chance’s character--a wild man of nature who studies fairy rings and can take on the shape of a...more
May 09, 2012
Athena Grayson
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of magical realism, people who believe in love,
Rose's life is a mess. Thirty, widowed, and with a traumatized child, she's run back home to Ophir Creek, Idaho to try and heal--both herself and her daughter--from her abusive husband's chaotic influence on her life. But bad pennies have a way of turning up, and O'Dannan women have a way of stumbling across them, lifetime after lifetime.
Normally, when I read books, I look for realism. Never far from my mind is the question of, "Would I do that in this situation? Or would I just pack up and get...more
Normally, when I read books, I look for realism. Never far from my mind is the question of, "Would I do that in this situation? Or would I just pack up and get...more
From The Midwest Book Review: (Review for TWIXT below)
"A legacy of witchcraft can return, even when the magic seems forgotten. Twixt is a work of fantasy and Irish folklore set in Idaho, as Rose, descendent of a legend of the region who had fairy powers, begins to tempt the forces of the unknown once more. In search of romance, she finds out more about herself and the spirits that surround her, including the truth about her past lives. Twixt is an intriguing modern fantasy, well worth considerin...more
"A legacy of witchcraft can return, even when the magic seems forgotten. Twixt is a work of fantasy and Irish folklore set in Idaho, as Rose, descendent of a legend of the region who had fairy powers, begins to tempt the forces of the unknown once more. In search of romance, she finds out more about herself and the spirits that surround her, including the truth about her past lives. Twixt is an intriguing modern fantasy, well worth considerin...more
Ms. Reed created believable characters and threw them into a world filled with whimsical colors. I loved the romance between Rose and Chance (what was not to love about his name?). Every woman wants a Chance in their life. I adored the lyrical feel that swept through the entire storyline and I was completely enchanted by the romance. It just goes to show that you can still dream and live in the real world at the same time. Wonderful story. Wonderful book.
This book is so amazing! I couldn't put it down! The story line is riveting and the characters well defined.
The kind of book that keeps you up at night because it is sooo good. Diane Reed has written an amazing
"fairy tale"---literally---that makes a believer out of the best of us:). Thank you for taking away to a place filled
with fairy cakes, conflict, love and family. A triumph of a book!...more
The kind of book that keeps you up at night because it is sooo good. Diane Reed has written an amazing
"fairy tale"---literally---that makes a believer out of the best of us:). Thank you for taking away to a place filled
with fairy cakes, conflict, love and family. A triumph of a book!...more
This was a free kindle read for me. Received 4.5 star rating on Amazon, I almost always agree with the ratings on that site. This author has beautiful character development, she portrays the love between mother and child so well. I really like books that blend several genres....part mystery, romance, adventure, fantasy, western. Really liked it.
There were many, many, many, italicized words. Sometimes more than one in a single sentence. Also, paragraphs would end with dashes for no apparent reason. This is perhaps the first time a layout issue severely interfered with my ability to even read a book, much less enjoy it. The experience hasn't been enlightening.
"Dreams are the songs our souls sing to find their way home." Twixt is writing at its finest. An enchanting, magical adventure that you can't put down. A book where anything is possible and nothing (and no one) is as it seems. This is a book that works its way into your heart and there it stays.
Started out promising then when kooky. Didn't flow well in parts and I had to to reread parts because it didn't make sense. Sometimes there was so much babbling about the same stupid thing (colors, flying, feelings, blah, blah, blah) that it was frustrating.
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2.5 I liked the way it started then got a tad weird for me and I had trouble following exactly what was happening. I liked the character though - very lovable.
Although this book had a slow beginning, I found myself addicted by the end. I really enjoyed the lure of this story to believe in yourself and follow your dreams.
Enjoyed reading this. Good vs evil. Also believing in your self.
This was a great romance with magic. Who would not love fairies.
I wanted a witchy (is that a word?) type book for October. This was a good story and I liked that the main character was very strong and a great mother to her daughter. It was a great connection.
This book started with promise, then made its way down hill. I enjoyed the first half of the book, but the storyline got in the way in the second half. There was just too much going on. I felt like the characters that Reed had spent so much time developing and letting us get to know, got lost in too much story.
read 29% and gave up...slow moving
Not really the kind of book I like to read. It was a struggle to get through.
It was okay but a bit long and really dragged the story out in places.
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I write novels that are infused with enchantment, where characters dare to break through boundaries and believe in true love. I have a soft spot for artisans & outlaws of the heart, those of us who burn brightly to live each day as a gift--because it is! I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to visit my website or message me on facebook or twitter to share the whispers of your spirit.
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