Official Review: City of Redemption by June Ahern

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Re: Official Review: City of Redemption by June Ahern

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Review is so interesting, the entire book would be pleasurable! Nice one from June Ahern!
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Nice, insightful review! Your plot summary makes the book sound really interesting.
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Thank you for another 4/4 review! This book looks intense, and I can't wait to read and review it myself.
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Great review! THis sounds really intriguing. I just downloaded my free copy and will commence reading soon.
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A story of murder and trying to start from fresh. Interesting blurb and review for the book. I downloaded it for free and will enjoy reading it. Looks like she barely gets a break from it all.
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It appears that I have had this book in my TBR stack since 2013, really need to get on that...sounds like a really good book! Nice Review!
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I like the idea that the author weaves song lyrics from the period into the book. Great review-thanks.
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How does a woman's feeling works?? A tragedy like this is a big deal to a woman than to a man i think. Thumbs up to the book. The review helps.
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Sounds like an emotional story that many parents could relate to. Thanks for the great review.
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Thank you for a thorough review! Experiencing one tragedy after anther must be really tough on Liz. I can't imagine myself going through what she had experienced.
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This looks like something I can get into! Thanks for the great review.
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I'm a lover of detail so I'm not sure I'd enjoy the plain writing style, but nevertheless this book seems like one that captures the feeling of grief very powerfully. Congrats on BOTD.
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I find the basis of that story very original. Because it is basically the story of a prisoner. Which is quite rare and interesting.
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Congrats on the review! Sounds heartwarming. One sympathizes with Liz.
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Oh a book that brings so much affection.
Mother and child's love is unconditional but there must always be a way to make up with any situation.
Nice try.
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