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Book reviews are important because...Book reviews are invaluable to readers and authors. Readers benefit from concise, informative reviews that don't give away plot details, while authors are able to learn from how the community is reacting and embracing their work. We will share excerpts from great book reviews in this upcoming weekly blog post series. Alternate history paranormal suspense
The readers saidReviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers’ Favorite “Erika M Szabo whisked me away from reality and into a wonderland. She forged her engrossing plot with simple sentences, which she loads with a sophisticated vocabulary. Her choice of words gives an edge of mystery, suspense, adventure, and romance in her narration. There are secrets, agony, old history, premonitions, dark powers, a story within a story, and much more. She gives vivid depictions of her scenes and characters. This served to add color to her narration. The characters are exciting and fully developed. I found it easy to connect with their thoughts and emotions, which gave me insight into their actions during the next scenes. It also made me empathize with the characters, and love as well as loathe some of them. Sofia is portrayed as a young girl whose inquisitive nature is capped with a sharp mind and an ability to learn quickly. Some of the conversations were witty and this spiced up the reading experience. A young adult audience with a yearning for fantasy novels laced with a supernatural tale will love Unbroken Curse.” Reviewed by Dorothy Angel “The relationship between the characters was comforting and felt real. The conversation with Sophia and her aunt, her aunt with that rolling pin was hysterical. Growing up in Queens, NY I could totally relate. I enjoyed how you really get two stories in one. You begin with Jayden and Sophia but once they start to translate the book Jayden finds – not where you think, you’re in a whole other world. More and more information comes to light as Sophia begins to remember some traumatic events from their childhood. Events take some crazy, but really interesting turns and I found myself turning page after page to find out the next piece and I was never disappointed.” Reviewed by Fayeray85 “Unique and exciting! I really enjoyed this story! It was a very unique plot with great characters and some twists along the way! It was refreshing to read a book that didn’t give away the ending on the pages and kept me guessing until fully revealed.” Reviewed by Sandy C “I was grumbling to myself after some less than satisfying experiences this week - not another 2.5-hour 'bonanza' that leaves you with just a brief beginning where nothing much happens except a 'hot mess' of confusion and then you are left hanging for months for the next installment - I thought, why did I get this? Well, my momentary negativity was TOTALLY unwarranted. This story is complete (though room left for further adventures). And the pace is very fast and the story beautifully articulated - a lot happens from minute one and the adventure continues to the last minutes of the story.” Reviewed by Fred Jones "An interesting well told story of an families curse. The discovery of an ancient book brings a curse into the light of day. I liked the way the story is told in two different time periods and switches back and forth between them but is essentially the same story."
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Lorraine Carey
6/9/2022 09:02:53 am
A lot of great reviews, but the one by Keith from Readers Favorite is my favorite. He mentions connecting with the characters which is so very important for a writer. Congratulations.
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Erika M Szabo
6/9/2022 09:12:44 am
Indeed! If the characters are flat and not relatable, the reader will get bored and close the book.
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R. A. “Doc” Correa
6/9/2022 03:52:23 pm
I’m not surprised by so many great reviews Erika, having read some of your work I would expect these positive comments.
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Erika M Szabo
6/10/2022 05:35:51 am
Thank you Richard! Of course, my writing can't please every reader, so there are some negative reviews as well as it should be :)
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6/9/2022 10:03:43 pm
Wonderful responses. I will share this. Probably like you I really feel honored by great responses and it warms a place in my soul where as a author I know I was born to be.
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Erika M Szabo
6/10/2022 05:37:00 am
Yes, it makes me happy to know that some readers enjoy my stories :)
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A.J. Park
6/10/2022 08:43:01 am
As writers, we know how essential reviews are! Great job Erika! There's nothing more fulfilling as a story teller than having a reader be carried away and love the story. I agree with you! It makes me happy to when readers enjoy my work!
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Erika M Szabo
6/10/2022 08:53:32 am
Absolutely! Without feedback from readers we don't know if readers are enjoying the story or not :)
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Paula Mann
6/12/2022 12:40:01 am
Those are indeed great reviews, and they are all very much deserved. Way to go!
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Alex
6/13/2022 01:56:40 pm
A great set of reviews, well done
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Lilian Roberts
6/16/2022 04:10:26 pm
Wonderful Reviews, I do have to agree with Lorraine, I love the review by Keith Mbuya a very unique summarization for the characters and their thoughts. Congratulations dear friend
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