Official Review: Plume of Fire by Marie Fostino

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Re: Official Review: Plume of Fire by Marie Fostino

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I'm not ready to read books about pandemics just yet. Glad to hear that author's message was positive and clear. Great job with the review.
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The book really seems an easy dystopian read and another great thing is it's only 160 pages long. The character of Sarah fascinates me too, and I think I'll love her too. Thanks for the good review.
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I clicked on this thinking the story was fantasy-fiction, and surprised to know that it is sci-fi. I am a bigger fan of the former but considering how it is dystopian and only 160 pages, I'm intrigued. And I, for one, also prefer shorter backstories for characters, especially if the novel is plot-driven. Thank you for the review!
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i don’t know about other people but to me this seems like an interesting spin on the covid 19 pandemic. it’ll be interesting to see how the author fuses supernatural elements (the creator) with science fictional elements (aliens)
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"Furthermore, I enjoyed the author's impeccable worldbuilding ability. "
Well, you've gotten me there. I'm curious to know how the author has written about a post-pandemic world.
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I am one of the people that thinks surviving the pandemic was part of God's grace, loving each other is better than hating our selves, am a fan of dystopian novels, I would definitely like to add this to my book shelves, nice review and congratulations on winning botd.
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The message carried by the author is already made crystal clear from your review, this is the message the world needs in times like this. This is a book I don't mind delving into once I lay my fingers on it. Thank you for your review, it has spiked my interest in the text.
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A story revolving around pandemics and aliens is a true science-fiction nightmare. Thank you for your review.
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A great review. Love is indeed the most important thing that can bind us together. This is a great book.
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It's admirable how the author has managed to do justice to both character development and world-building in a book with just 160 pages.
Thanks for this amazing review. :tiphat:
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This sounds like an intriguing read! I am glad the author included some scripture references in the book. The story may read like a dystopian fantasy, but the part about the Creator destroying the earth is ultimately true in the end! I will have to add this one to my want to read list! Thanks for the excellent review!
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Sarah is one of those who survived the pandemic. Being in a remote village, she lived alone. One day, a man named Ricky begs for her help. They lived peacefully until an alien sends them a message that the Creator will destroy the Earth if people fon't change. They have to fight for their lives after leaders refuse to take that message seriously.
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Reminds me of the film Legion but instead of angels, aliens. The book could have been longer and provided more backstories for its characters, but since the author made you fall in love with one character, longer backstories might not be really needed. I wished the story could have been longer because it's interesting to join God and Aliens in one novel. I love Fostinos idea.
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I am not a fan of dystopia and, I don't think I want to read about the pandemic because it's too soon. Thanks for your review.
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Post by Shubham Shah »

Well said by the author. People should learn to love more and have compassion. But I have already read a lot about viruses, so maybe I will pass. Thanks for the review.
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