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Thanks to Net Galley and Algonquin Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy of Roorbach's most recent book.
4.5 stars
What a marvel of characters, plot, description, and (rare in my reading of late) happy ending. AND, Roorbach tells this story through the voice of a teen pregnant girl and did so with nary a false word. I have already mentioned this to several friends as one to put on their TBRs.
I look forward to two things. Seeing him this weekend at Booktopia and reading his back list. ...more
4.5 stars
What a marvel of characters, plot, description, and (rare in my reading of late) happy ending. AND, Roorbach tells this story through the voice of a teen pregnant girl and did so with nary a false word. I have already mentioned this to several friends as one to put on their TBRs.
I look forward to two things. Seeing him this weekend at Booktopia and reading his back list. ...more
Bill Roorbach is so fun! If you get a chance to see him in person, please do! His latest novel, tells the story of Lucky Turtle through Cindra Zoeller, who is sent to Church camp in Montana after being convicted of a serious crime at the age of 17. Continuing to rebel, she and Lucky run away and hide out in the wilderness with some help. Most of the story is about that summer, interspersed with passages from Cindra's life now. It is a lengthy story and I mostly enjoyed it, although I didn't alwa
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A beautifully written love story. 15 year old Cindra is sent to Challenge Camp after committing a crime. She is to have no contact with her family for 6 months. She meets Lucky who tells her they were destined to be together. Full of very vivid characters this had me reading far past my bedtime!!!
Aug 17, 2022
Suzan Jackson
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it was amazing
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I absolutely loved this novel filled with adventure, romance, suspense, and friendship set against a beautiful natural backdrop. A delightful reading experience! https://bookbybook.blogspot.com/2022/...
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4.25
Dec 14, 2021
Emily
marked it as to-read
Mar 07, 2022
Sue
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May 28, 2022
Patricia E. Harding
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May 28, 2022
A Kibler
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Aug 18, 2022
Nan
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