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Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts

12 reviews

karenmsecrest's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

“Sleeping with the Enemy” meets “Practical Magic” in a 2001 book that did not age well. Specifically with regards to the treatment of domestic violence and the way Zack treats and speaks to Nell.

Nell is a strong survivor, and Zack knows she has a traumatic history… but the way he talks to her is inconsiderate (at best) and controlling (at worst). The resolution explains his perspective and feelings, but there were some lines of dialog that were hard to read. 

I love the witches on an island theme, so I’ll probably read the next two books in the series. 

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wickedwitchofwindenburg's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I love a strong female MC, and even better when we get to see her take her strength back.

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ramblingoutloud's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 I'm just so extremely underwhelmed by Roberts's books. This was fine, especially keeping in mind when it's first published.

I liked the friendships between the women and enjoyed seeing Nell healing and growing more and more confident throughout the book.

/ Denise 

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blue_mountain_sky's review

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emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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dayofthetabi's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75


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book_siren's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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xennial_reader's review

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dark medium-paced

3.0


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jackie_recommends's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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kypn's review against another edition

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3.0


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jowould's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75


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