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Cute idea but a bit of an eye-roll
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- Mollie
- 05-30-23
Original and imaginative
This was a refreshingly original story... I give it full marks because it kept me engaged throughout. Narrated by the author? Wow. You know you are heading a great performance when you can identify the speaking character before you get to "she said."
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