Firebird

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Summary: Finally, Romancing the Soul - Love Never Really Dies
Review: Its surprising that some readers hated this story. What's not to like? The beginning may slowly build up speed, but deep in the plot, the reader appreciates the character development. At first Firebird appears common to other romances- Man agrees to marry under pressure; A new face in town piques his interest AFTER the engagement is announced. Then watch out - a plot twist is about to blow your mind! I didn't see it coming and couldn't believe what I had just read. From there the hits just kept on coming. The plot winds through a labirynth of twists and turns like a serpentine roller coaster ride. The reader is swept along never knowing where the next drop or derailment may be. I have searched for years to find a book I simply could not put down. Firebird was worth the wait. I read it through the first night. I simply had to know how this story could possibly find resolution. Firebird courts the heart and soul. This is Miss Graham's debut novel, hopefully the first of many to come.

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Summary: GREAT READ!
Review: I cried too, and that's what a book should do, move you! I came to Kansas 22 years ago from L.A. and I love it here. It's nice to see how someone else appreciates it, and lets other people know that KS isn't just a flat boring state. For her first novel she sure did do a great job, it's a great love story. When can we expect your next book Janice?

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Summary: A reader
Review: I loved this book! It was sweet, simple and beautiful. It was so real to me and I loved the raw emotion of it's characters. A truly great love story.

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Summary: Totally engrossing
Review: Normally I will not buy a book by an author that is unknown to me, but something about this book reached out and grabbed me. When I received it in the mail, I almost sent it back and then I decided I'd give it a try. Once I started this book, nothing could make me put it down. I cried like I had lost a close relative, but when it was finished I felt like there was closure and redemption. I have read thousands of book over the years and no other book has touched me as this book did. I walked around in a daze for hours after reading it, because it was so powerful. I shared it with friends and they all agreed it was the best book that they had ever read. I am anxiously awaiting her next book.

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Summary: Slow, sappy, then slow
Review: After all the good reviews I read about this book I thought for sure it was going to be great. The start of the book was slow, the middle made you want to cry, it was sad and cruel and then you get to the end and the story line goes from a fast pace to slow and hard to follow. I like books where there is a hero and I couldn't find one in this book, the hero I guess could have been a 9 yr. old little girl but I will let that one for you to decide. If you like tear-jerkers you will love this book.

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Summary: What a fantastic book!
Review: I have been an avid reader since I was 9 years old. I have probobly read hundreds of books. Never has a book touched me so deeply as this debut novel by Janice Graham! I thought that it was beautifully written, and the story was gripping and intense and original. I cried so many times while reading it, and cried for at least half an hour after I was finished! For those who compare it with Bridges, I say there's no comparison. Firebird wins hands down with me! Thank you, Ms.Graham. I will look forward to your next book!

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Summary: I really enjoyed this book!!
Review: I found this book enjoyable and very easy to read. I could hardly put it down. The ending was a little slow and hard to follow, but still well worth my time. I am really looking forward to her next book!

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Summary: What a book! Have the movie rights been sold?
Review: We are all casting the movie on our office coffee breaks! Please tell us we have a chance of seeing this book made into a first-class movie. I voted for Kevin Costner!

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Summary: pretentious, predictable, and a total letdown!
Review: I bought this book because of all the rave comments.....shortly into it, I was already having regrets....These characters don't ring real to me, there is no real depth to them, and they all do exactly what you expect them to....everything seems so choreographed....and then towards the end, it just gets way over the top.....I actually threw the book in the air and went to bed I was so irritated. I will not be paying money for future books by this author....

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Summary: This is a novel for the romantic and sentimental heart
Review: I found this book hard to put down.It was moving and sensitive. Well written .Ms Graham has a fan eagerly awaiting her next book.