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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2020? Pandemic?. Was this book inspired by the COVID pandemic?. Anyways, it seems like an extremely intriguing book. Wonderful review too, and congrats on BOTD🤗
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I like the fact that the book seems to be inspired by the covid pandemic. However, adding aliens doesn't seem like the best idea, so I don't want to read this book.
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Post by Fola Moni »

Thanks for the detailed review. However, this hits too close to home for me, knowing there's a pandemic going on, and people are dying everywhere.

I prefer fiction, not real life, so I'll pass on this. I must say, however, that I like the sci-fi twist to this.
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The religious aspect of the book might make me not to read such a book. Well, a memoir on covid could be fascinating though.
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Ok, sue me, but I like post-apocalyptic and all other end-of-the-days type of stories. I find it fascinating to theoretically explore the limits of psychological endurance and the means humans can undertake for the sake of survival. I read this book and quite agree with review on all finer points. I liked it and probably will reread it again soon.
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Post by tarafarah7 »

SciFi novels, dystopian societies, and aliens are not usually my first preference, but being that today's BOTD also contains positive messages despite an ongoing pandemic, it seems to have a different feel than others of the genre. I may just have to give this one a try! Thank you for the awesome review! It was really helpful.
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I think that this is a book anyone would want to read as it is relatable to what the world is facing in these present times. I read the sample of the book and it already grabbed my attention. I like reading books that make you feel as though you are actually living it or actually there, and to a great extent, we are! this would definitely be a book that I would want to read. Love it, a great review.
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The thems of evil, hate, and love are quite fascinating. this statement from the review caught my attention, "She reminds us of the need to love and care for one another, which is how the Creator wants us to live on Earth." Great review!
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The book sounds interesting and exciting. The authors use of vivid descriptions, some known places that people can relate to and some analogy with the today's pandemic makes the book even more appealing. Besides the book dwell on some societal ills like rape, aggression, and covetousness which is also pretty interesting. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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Wow! Sounds a lot like now. Though two thirds of the population wasn’t killed and districts haven’t been formed, that may be where we’re headed.
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Sounds like a book about the ongoing pandemic to me. I would love to read this book and see how the author describes the events that unfolded. It’s funny how sarah and Ricky are tell the government to avert the crisis and the people in power turn on them, it shows how wicked the world is.
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What a message to promote love amongst humans. But why would the government not embrace such a message? Your review makes me very curious and would make this book my next stop. Congratulations on being the #BOTD!
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The plot is quite intriguing and I’m looking forward to digging into this novel to find out how Sara and Ricky will save the world when the powerful are after them. I love stories about aliens and their inclusion in the novel makes me wanna drive right in!
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I love the storyline. This book seems to be about love for one another and doing good to one another. I’ll love to know what later became of Sarah and Ricky. I am also happy the book not more than 160 pages, i have no doubt i will enjoy it. Thanks for the review
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Our current situation seems quite similar to the plot in this story. Your description of the author's writing is quite impressive. Thanks for the recommendation! This looks like a quick and enjoyable read.
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