Spellbound

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it could have been great!, - Rated
I just got done reading Tino Georgiou's masterpiece--The Fates, and thought, I like the concept of Spellbound being a short read, and I liked the storyline. Failed to draw me in and fight for the hero and heroine. If this concept had been developed into a full book, I believe it could have been great! If you missed Tino Georgiou's novel--The Fates, I'd recommend reading that instead.

Be Aware - Rated
I think it should be clearly pointed out, especially since I was unaware, that this short story is also in the Anthology 'A Little Magic'. I hadnt realised until it arrived this morning and i read the first few pages.
In my opinion this was the weakest story from the anthology and would have much rather seen 'In Dreams' published as a short story.
However, judging by the size of 'Spellbound' it hardly seems worth publishing this short story in the first place.
I believe if you're intrested in buying this short story you might as well purchase the anthology and read two other magical tales.

Tight plot, but too abrupt - Rated
Unfortunately, as others have commented, this seemed like too small a book. I was left feeling a little cheated and wish that there had been more of a sense of spinning things out. Having said that, the story is tight and gripping, probably due to the prose which is concise and atmospheric. The two main characters are interesting enough and we are given enough to empathise with their issues, but again, a slightly deeper approach might have left me feeling slightly more ecstatic about the writing, which in Roberts's other books has been splendid.

Disappointed - Rated
Being a great Nora Roberts/J D Robb fan I jumped at the chance to read this book. I was disappointed at the length and the content. It was a good story (a classic NR storyline, with excellent prose) but could have been longer; it was very abrupt from start to fininsh leaving one feeling cheated out of a full length story. Not one of Roberts best.

I can't recommend this book and suggest that fans stick to her excellent full length novels and trilogies such as the Key trilogies.

Amazing Nora Roberts Novel - Rated
"Spellbound" is a delicious novel that will keep you turning page after page. As with all of Nora's remarkable books, she shines brighter and brighter with each one she writes.
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