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The Frame-Up by Gwenda Bond

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lisalovesmissmarple's review against another edition

4.0

This was a departure for me from my mystery/thriller/romance train that I’m on. I don’t typically enjoy the supernatural, but this one was different. It dabbled in the mystical, but kept at least one foot firmly planted in reality throughout. And still had a mystery/thriller vibe. I really liked the supporting characters in this one. Elliot, with his dreamy quiet feelings he held for Dani. And Mia, the best friend that never really stayed mad at Dani. But my favorite was Sunflower. Dani’s trusty dog, who was never, ever wrong. To be honest, the only character I wasn’t crazy about was Dani herself, the fmc. I felt her character should have been stronger earlier, to hold up to the supporting cast. 4 ⭐️

ayeshat99's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.0

jfontaine's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

anna_0001's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

grace_b_3's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

This is a fantasy romance book in which neither the romance or the fantasy elements are the focus. While I do enjoy a good heist, the way the romance takes such a backseat to the heist struck me as a little odd. I don't object to shoddy worldbuilding as much in a fantasy romance, since it exists to prop up the relationship that is being developed. This book offered neither a well-developed world or a well-developed relationship, and the heist, while fine and interesting, was not how this book was marketed. It's got the cozy romance cover and a description that gives a hint of the magic. Pick this up if you like heists and family drama, because that's where the focus of the narrative is.

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