Top Ten Words and Phrases+ the WOW!

Okay, so normally I don't peruse reviews on my books, simply because everyone has an opinion. However, early this week, we had a full moon which made me take a peek at one of my slow sellers to see if I could update the description or make changes that would help sell it and I was surprised to find a review!

I've always told my students that learning is a reciprocal process. You learn from my knowledge; I learn from yours. I found that to be true for reviews, too. After peeking at the slow seller, I went back to check the others for some fun. The following words told me a great deal about my readers and what kind of people they are. Here are the top ten words and phrases associated with my books, plus one Wonderful Off-the-list Word that beats them all! Can you match the words to the reviewers?

From Runt and Arnold Slay Monster Hognose (I know, long title--but cute story)
10. shockingly   9. captivating   



 The Lonely Chair   8. imagination










Moon Thief  7. graceful 










Dead Perfect 6. refreshing   5. outstanding                 4. emotionally charged 
  





The Gifted Ones The Fairytale
3. enthralled2. fantastical       1. splenderifically  (apparently #1 was created especially for this book ;D)




Moon Thief And the W.O.W. (Wonderful Off-the-list Word)WOW! "Luddite"I saw this word and my jaw dropped! I thought, this reviewer knows words and this reviewer can sum up a book in one word! If I had thought about this word while writing the back cover blurb, I think that is all I would have used! 



I stand amazed by the use of words in our society. Words, for a writer, are the air we breath, the life we live, the story we tell, but reading through these reviews told me a great deal about my readers. 
Reciprocal process... 
Definitely!