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Title: An Engaging Page Turner
Review: Kathy Hepinstall has given us an engaging page turner which I found to be a nice quick read. Alice, the novel's young protagonist and her brother Boone suspect that their stepfather is trying to poison them. This isn't the mere overactive imaginations of childhood, but a terribly unfortunate reality for these young teens. As they escape from their home life, they discover some shocking truths about their stepfather. The plot, while not predictible, isn't exactly groundbreaking, but the story is engaging and I found Alice to be very likable. She's funny and smart and never lets her fear get the best of her. Absence of Nectar is an enjoyable (and quick) read.
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