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Tag:Gena Showalter

Playing With Fire by Gena Showalter

Playing With Fire by Gena Showalter

October 8, 2006 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Fantasy & Sci-fi

Another rushed, half-baked book. Why do I bother? Byeeeee!

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Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter

Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter

May 8, 2006 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Fantasy & Sci-fi

I like this, but I wish I can like it more.

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Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter

Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter

December 8, 2005 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Fantasy & Sci-fi

Half baked, rarely developed well enough to leave an impression.

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Bewitched, Bothered & BeVampyred by Various Authors

Bewitched, Bothered & BeVampyred by Various Authors

November 8, 2005 | 4 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Fantasy & Sci-fi

Why is it that charity anthologies tend to be pretty good?

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Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter

Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter

August 8, 2005 | 3 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Fantasy & Sci-fi

Same old, same old.

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The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter

The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter

November 8, 2004 | 2 Oogies, Book Reviews, Genre: Fantasy & Sci-fi

Is this a parody of a parody or just a bewildering MaryJanice Davidson fanfiction?

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