Review of The Elf Brief

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Slow, but detailed, world-building is important (I think) for a series. It leaves space to develop things at a natural pace and gives the story room to bloom, but it also gets the readers engrossed in what is happening. Thanks for your review.
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Jagiine wrote: 25 Aug 2021, 17:38 Slow, but detailed, world-building is important (I think) for a series. It leaves space to develop things at a natural pace and gives the story room to bloom, but it also gets the readers engrossed in what is happening. Thanks for your review.
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Seems like so much effort goes into planning Christmas. I would want to know what the fantasy world feels about Christmas. Thank you so much for this beautiful piece.
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Chiwelite O wrote: 01 Sep 2021, 11:40 Seems like so much effort goes into planning Christmas. I would want to know what the fantasy world feels about Christmas. Thank you so much for this beautiful piece.
Thank you. :tiphat:
I hope you get around to reading it.
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Ruchi Raina wrote: 23 Aug 2021, 06:57 This story seems to have a beautiful plot. While reading your review, I don't know why, but I imagined Doby as Noel :lol: I would love to see how the story progresses. Thanks for the great review.
This made me smile:). An enchanting review to an enchanting story . Thank you clare jose :)
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Reader-247 wrote: 03 Sep 2021, 06:31
Ruchi Raina wrote: 23 Aug 2021, 06:57 This story seems to have a beautiful plot. While reading your review, I don't know why, but I imagined Doby as Noel :lol: I would love to see how the story progresses. Thanks for the great review.
This made me smile:). An enchanting review to an enchanting story . Thank you clare jose :)
I'm glad. Thank you for your kind words.
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Reader-247 wrote: 03 Sep 2021, 06:31
Ruchi Raina wrote: 23 Aug 2021, 06:57 This story seems to have a beautiful plot. While reading your review, I don't know why, but I imagined Doby as Noel :lol: I would love to see how the story progresses. Thanks for the great review.
This made me smile:). An enchanting review to an enchanting story . Thank you clare jose :)
Whenever there is mention of an elf, Dobby is the only one that comes to my mind :D
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Thanks for your review of what looks like a fun book. You can't go wrong with elves, they fascinate. I am going to put this on my 'to read' list.
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Sherry Wilson 1 wrote: 05 Sep 2021, 07:59 Thanks for your review of what looks like a fun book. You can't go wrong with elves, they fascinate. I am going to put this on my 'to read' list.
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I have seen this book on my list. I don't usually read Christmas themed books but this sounds like a beautifully written book. Well done on the wonderful review!
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Katie Blackmore wrote: 05 Sep 2021, 15:35 I have seen this book on my list. I don't usually read Christmas themed books but this sounds like a beautifully written book. Well done on the wonderful review!
Even though the book is Christmas-themed, the story itself is all about the North Pole and its inhabitants. :)
I hope you check it out. Thank you for your kind words.
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Slow-paced books are a complete no no for me. However, I have never read Christmas themed fantasy stories plus the elves thing. I would like to try this book. Thank you for the wonderful review.🌻🌼
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Priya_Singh wrote: 06 Sep 2021, 13:01 Slow-paced books are a complete no no for me. However, I have never read Christmas themed fantasy stories plus the elves thing. I would like to try this book. Thank you for the wonderful review.🌻🌼
I hope you like it. :)
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