The Disappearances: A Magical Young Adult Fantasy of First Love and Dark Family Secrets in a Cursed Town

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Is this a stand-alone or will it be part of a series?
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OK maybe I'm nit picking but are the towns of Sterling and the others dark all the time because the sun is a star or is it only the stars in the night sky?, this is just out of curiosity not trying to say anything bad about the book
Jasmine No, there is still the sun, but interesting theory!!!
After all, it is Shakespeare's curse, and in Act 2 Scene 2: Romeo's soliloquy, he says: 'It is th…moreNo, there is still the sun, but interesting theory!!!
After all, it is Shakespeare's curse, and in Act 2 Scene 2: Romeo's soliloquy, he says: 'It is the east and Juliet is the sun'
Juliet is also the name of Aila's mother, who may appear gone because she's dead but she is very much alive because she's mentioned so often!
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Is there any romance in the book? If so, then how much of the story does it make up?
Jasmine Yes, not much romance,
I was disappointed at the end because there was only
one real romance scene, but one of the best I've ever read!!!!!!
I recommend…moreYes, not much romance,
I was disappointed at the end because there was only
one real romance scene, but one of the best I've ever read!!!!!!
I recommend you read this if you haven't already!
The whole book is magic!(less)
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is this book clean?
Paris-Lynne Graham There is a bit of teenage romance. The characters kiss, nothing more happens or is implied. I wouldn't hesitate to allow teens to read it.
The bigger …moreThere is a bit of teenage romance. The characters kiss, nothing more happens or is implied. I wouldn't hesitate to allow teens to read it.
The bigger issue is what Juliet's brother does to mice and eventually to people, it's pretty dark but it all works out in the end. (less)
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Would this be considered a young adult book? If so, what age group would you recommend it for?
E.C. Yes, this is a young adult book, but it's really clean. I'd recommend it for readers ages 12 and up. :)…moreYes, this is a young adult book, but it's really clean. I'd recommend it for readers ages 12 and up. :)(less)
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