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The China Garden by Liz Berry

mnemosyne5's review

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4.0

This was one of my favorite books in high school and it seems long overdue for a re-read. Plus, I recently found a used hardback copy online to replace my original paperback that has definitely seen better days. I loved the setting of this story, the mystery, and the characters. Plus I recall a mysterious cat companion. Yep, need to reasons this again asap.

Update 8/1/2021: I finally picked up hardcover copy I bought in 2014 maybe? Wasn't sure how I would feel about it after all this time, but it was so much fun revisiting an old favorite. Still enjoyed it quite a bit and so glad I spent the afternoon reading this.

jackieblair's review

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5.0

This was one of the first books that gave me butterflies when I read it. I have it with all of my favorite books in my bookshelves, and I re-read it quite often.
The Symbolism in this book is so fantastic, its just.. Amazing in all ways. I -highly- suggest reading it.
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mielrose's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

One of my favorite books

mmmariaaa's review

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5.0



I continuously walked passed this book in my library for years until one day I picked it up because I was sick of it glaring at me. Now I'm glad I did. This is by no means some deep book about the "important things" but it read well and I enjoyed the ancient female ritualistic themes.

caitylove's review against another edition

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3.0

A decent and interesting story, but I felt the pacing was rushed and off throughout the entire story.

kaperskyyy's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

3.5

boundbybonne's review

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5.0

When I read this in high school, I love it. Now with the teen love angst "hot biker", it's not on my favorite list.

bedisbetter's review against another edition

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5.0

When I read this in high school, I love it. Now with the teen love angst "hot biker", it's not on my favorite list.

thanys_thoughts's review against another edition

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3.0

I would give this book 4 stars, if it wasn't the fact that she technically got it on with her cousin. Ew.

ravenlynne's review against another edition

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2.0

I suppose not every book I choose can be a good one. I just plain didn't care about any of the characters.