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Astrid Lim
Sooo... this is a 3,5 stars actually but it toned it down since the ending is not really to my liking XD The story is about Josie, a young girl living i New Orleans, a daughter of a prostitute who is long for a better future and education. I love the unusual plot and background (lots of puzzle and mysteries too), and especially the setting of New Orleans (Josie even lives and works in a bookstore!!). But the love triangle is not really my cup of tea.. especially because the chosen guy is not my ...more
Kaley
May 06, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: ya, arc, 2013
Ruta Sepetys does it again. This book was absolutely phenomenal!
mstan
Ultimately, this was forgettable despite a sultry premise.
Daisy
Jan 02, 2013 marked it as to-read
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Jan 12, 2013 rated it liked it
Claire Fun
Jan 29, 2013 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Jessica
Mar 19, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Sep 14, 2013 rated it really liked it
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Jul 01, 2014 rated it really liked it
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May 24, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Lori
Jan 22, 2019 rated it it was amazing
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Nov 15, 2019 marked it as to-read
Kymberlee
Feb 06, 2023 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Rebekah
Aug 15, 2022 marked it as to-read
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grace
Jan 04, 2023 marked it as to-read
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