Official Review: Bulwark by Brit Lunden

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kandscreeley wrote: 19 Aug 2019, 18:56 A book with parts of children's stories like Hansel and Gretel along with two endings? You've got my attention to be sure. I'm still on the fence about reading it, though. Loved your review, though! Thanks.
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LinaMueller wrote: 20 Aug 2019, 05:31 This storyline doesn't seem to be that interesting or original. I like the idea of two different endings though. Great review as always, Prisallen. You rock. :tiphat: :tiphat:
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I love books with alternate endings. It's a shame that neither of these seemed to be as "fantastic" as the rest of the book. Thanks for another great review!
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Two different endings? That's a unique touch. Thank you, Prisallen, for another intriguing and awesome review!
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It really does sound spooky and the cover of the book confirms it. The two holes in the neck remind me of vampires rather than wolves. I think I'll pass on this book as the explicit scenes are not to my liking. Thank you for the review!
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It's too bad that the endings were dissatisfying, still this seems like a book I would like, so I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for the great review!
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I love spooky stories like these and can't wait to check this one out! Thank you for the informative review
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I loved the series Grimm (I've watched it completely through twice) and this sounds somewhat similar. It also reminds me of Fargo a great deal. I think I'll check this one out! Great review!
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I feel like it's not a good sign if the author couldn't even settle on an ending she liked. How is the reader supposed to get behind it? Thanks for a great, honest review.
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This fantasy is interesting and sinister from the beginning with paranormal events and even elements of children’s books mixed in.
This is so interesting! The atmosphere sounds a bit like Coraline. Is that true? Thanks for this review, Prisallen!
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A previous commenter said that it sounds derivative and I have to agree. While that's not necessarily a problem in general, it seems like it here, particularly with what you mentioned about the ending. A shame, really.
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sarahmarlowe wrote: 20 Aug 2019, 08:39 I love books with alternate endings. It's a shame that neither of these seemed to be as "fantastic" as the rest of the book. Thanks for another great review!
Thank you, Sarah, for stopping by and commenting! I couldn't agree with you more!
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Bluebird03 wrote: 20 Aug 2019, 11:43 Two different endings? That's a unique touch. Thank you, Prisallen, for another intriguing and awesome review!
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Kathleen Wolfe wrote: 20 Aug 2019, 22:01 It really does sound spooky and the cover of the book confirms it. The two holes in the neck remind me of vampires rather than wolves. I think I'll pass on this book as the explicit scenes are not to my liking. Thank you for the review!
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Mbrooks2518 wrote: 20 Aug 2019, 23:15 It's too bad that the endings were dissatisfying, still this seems like a book I would like, so I think I'll give it a try. Thanks for the great review!
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