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The China Garden by Liz Berry

mnemosyne5's review against another edition

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4.0

This was one of my favorite books in high school and it seems long overdue for a re-read. Plus, I recently found a used hardback copy online to replace my original paperback that has definitely seen better days. I loved the setting of this story, the mystery, and the characters. Plus I recall a mysterious cat companion. Yep, need to reasons this again asap.

Update 8/1/2021: I finally picked up hardcover copy I bought in 2014 maybe? Wasn't sure how I would feel about it after all this time, but it was so much fun revisiting an old favorite. Still enjoyed it quite a bit and so glad I spent the afternoon reading this.

boundbybonne's review

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5.0

When I read this in high school, I love it. Now with the teen love angst "hot biker", it's not on my favorite list.

bedisbetter's review against another edition

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5.0

When I read this in high school, I love it. Now with the teen love angst "hot biker", it's not on my favorite list.

thanys_thoughts's review against another edition

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3.0

I would give this book 4 stars, if it wasn't the fact that she technically got it on with her cousin. Ew.

ravenlynne's review against another edition

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2.0

I suppose not every book I choose can be a good one. I just plain didn't care about any of the characters.

kwurtzel3's review

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5.0

Favorite quote:
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Up here there was a sense of timeless peace. Everything in its right place and time. A time for dying. A time for loving.

kobowden's review against another edition

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1.0

It’s like 20th century Twilight.

annahp's review

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

4.0

megan_reads_books's review

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

4.0

div_hufflepuff's review against another edition

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1.0

I actually almost DNF'd this one. It really didn't hold my attention and the only reason I finished it was because I hate having DNFs on my timeline. Also, I'm not exactly the mystery type so that could be another reason.