Official Review: Herai by Aaron D Key

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Re: Official Review: Herai by Aaron D Key

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Thank you for your review. After reading said review, I will be adding this book to my ever growing reading list. :techie-studyinggray:
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Wow, the plot sounds so fascinating and I can't wait to grab my own copy! Herai's tale is fresh and unique, a mixture of heartbreaking and thought provoking. A huge congrats to the author!
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What an interesting review! Herai strikes me as a novel that (thankfully) causes the reader to continue to try to figure out the antagonist.
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thanks for the review, I will await anxiously for this one, can't wait to read.
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Nice review. I’m really glad to know about the well written and complex. That always makes a story more interesting. It’s also good to know about the homosexual relationships. Well done on covering the book well.
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Sounds like there's a lot in this one...hope I wouldn't get lost like "Inception"
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I concur that the book is a bit hard to get into at first, but the omniscient third person perspective is interesting. Thank you for the review.
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This is the kind of book I would definitely read! Great job on the review!
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I think sometimes it can be amazing when a book keeps you in suspense. Glad to hear that the characters are realistic and flawed. Great review.
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You are right, this book is not one that grabs you from the start, however after reading your review, I think that I will give it a try. You made the book come alive with your narrative of the character, plot, and setting in this story. The mystery and suspense that you mentioned is enough to spark an interest and I will have to find out if it is as good as your detailed review.
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I’m intrigued by the premise of this one: A mysterious being watching two different realities unfold? I’d love to know more! I’m also excited about the well-developed and engaging characters. Thanks for the insightful review!
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Thanks for your review. It’s good to know that this book gets better as it goes along. It’s also good to know that the characters are very interesting and that some of the story is told from Herei’s point of view.
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The alternate realities sound intriguing and I am always happy when a novel doesn't end on a cliff hanger. Great review!
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Thanks for the review. It was nice to know that I wasn't the only one who needed a bit of warming up to enjoy this story. The plot sounds interesting, but right now, I'm not up for reading a long novel which takes time to build up the plot.
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Post by Shrabastee Chakraborty »

Thanks for the review, it really helped! I admit the premise is not anything new, but I am hoping that the plot twists you mentioned would make the read worthwhile. I haven't read many sci fi books where the characters are explored in depth in addtion to 'saving the world' or whatever plot they present. Glad that Herai takes that part into consideration. I will surely give this a read.
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