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Re: Featured Official Review: The Crystilleries of Echoland

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Thanks for your review! The concepts of parallel universes and echos and sounds are fascinating! I wonder why Emmy wasn't able to be brought back safely. I'm curious to see how Will was able to cross over to the land of the echos. It's interesting that the book is in audio format; I hope the narrator is expressive.
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Perhaps the sample was too short for me to get wholly enveloped in this world. I'm generally a fan of fantasy but I felt the story was a bit all over the place. I do admit I'm intrigued to know where Emmy is and how she survived all this time.
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I'm not a big fan of audiobooks as well. Even though I use it since I have audiobooks in my library. Well! It's weird to listen unlike read.
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I'm captivated already. I wish I can grab the book immediately and start reading. Thanks for the great review.
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A book of two parallel worlds with some good narration. This seems a nice one. Thanks for the review.
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A book of two parallel worlds with some good narration. This seems a nice one. Thanks for the review.
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. I agree with you that the book shows a great amount of emotion. The plot is somewhat dark, but it is a great mystery to unravel. I will definitely be adding this book to my reading list.
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Quite honestly, I have tried to imagine if there was another "me" out there. The concept of a parallel world intrigues my fantasy. Great book and review.
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A great review. It gave me a better understanding of the book. I read the sample and found it challenging at first to understand who or what these echoes were. However this tale or fantasy is quite novel and should peak the interest of those interested in such genres.
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I must say that the author's imagination behind this book seems wonderful. The fact that there is danger around every corner must mean it is is a thrilling read. For that reason, I'm also looking forward to reading it. Thank you for this wonderful review!
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Loved reading this book! Echoland is such a creative endeavor on the part of the author.
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This sounds like an interesting story. The parallel world adds an element of the unexplored to the novel I think. Thanks for the warnings about the graphic scenes, I appreciate that. Great review!
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This sounds like an intriguing book, I like the mirror and echoes concept even though it was confusing at first. your review is fascinating.
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The realm created through this book is pure fantasy. Unfortunately, I am not in this. So will pass it up.
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Post by KojoGH »

I like the idea of parallel worlds, I actually watched a TV series with a similar storyline. It is amazing. Thank you for such a thorough review. I would check it out.
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