Official Review: Masterminders by Tara Basi

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Re: Official Review: Masterminders by Tara Basi

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Tackling serious issues through humor is always a plus. I have added it to my reading list. Great review!
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This one sounds like a hoot. Between their plans to solve women’s problems, contend with bullies on the playground, and even try to thwart the snowy weather by attempting to instigate global warming, the reader is really in for a treat.
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This sounds like an excellent coming-of-age novel: witty, clever, and still addressing some existential questions. The cultural perspective is a great bonus. Good review!
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As someone who possesses a dry sense of humor herself, I think that I would really enjoy this book. I also love that the characters are so well-developed and that the story, while comical, also has a lot of depth. Thanks for your review!
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A well-written review. The humor probably wouldn't be 100% to my taste, but it seems like an accomplished book anyway.
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This sounds like such a funny book and the duo is certainly capable of entertaining me through this book.
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I haven't read a humorous satire in a while, so this one will be a good book for a change. And I am pretty sure that will be a good change. Congratulations on being BOTD
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I read the sample, and this review. The book seems to have a lot of humor, very few editing errors, and also, examples of real life problems. This sounds like an excellent. book. Congrats on BOTD.
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I almost skipped this book but hey! Who doesn't love a book with great humour and well-developed characters? I love satirical books and yes Masterminders by Tara Basi is a must read. Amazing review.
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I found this review to be pompous and overly wordy. While it does give some insight into what this book is about the reviewer used words I’ve never heard of in place of more common words. It was like they were trying to prove they were smarter by using large words.
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. I like Tara Basi’s work and I love that this book incorporates serious issues with satirical humor. I will definitely be adding this book to my reading list.
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Dry humor plus atrocious characters? This makes this book a must-read for me. Thank you for the review.
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Endearing characters are definitely a big part of a successful book. Unfortunately, I couldn't get past the awkward writing style I encountered in the sample I read.
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It seems to be quite a humourous book. It will be very entertaining to read this book and laugh alone. Great review.
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This book sounds like an amazing read. Even though there are serious parts, the humor throughout is inviting. Time for a light read!
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