The Beginnings of a Blog...

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After years of living in close proximity,and knowing each other not-so-well, a Teacher and a Mom start talking. They begin to find out they have a myriad of things in common, including baking, gaudy earrings, and most importantly, BOOKS! Since this discovery happens after the Mom has moved thousands of miles away to Kansas, they begin an over the phone book club, consisting of two people, long talks, favorite reads, and a quirky name. Thus, "The Dorothy & Toto Book Club" had sprung into existence. Since we are constantly on the lookout for more fabulous literature, and have a passion for hearing ourselves speak, what better outlet could be found then our very own book review blog? Check us out~ if you love what we say, please tell us. If you disagree with every fiber of your being, let us know that too~ We're both East Coasters at heart, and we love a good scrap over conflicting views now and again :)

Friday, February 24, 2012

Guest Review By the Incomparable Gina

As you know, here on T&T, we love to hear reviews from other bibliophiles!  This time around we have a review from Gina, hailing from North Jersey.  Gina and I have known each other since the days of yore when we played a pair of doddering old biddies, bent on improving the lives of lonely men by pushing them off this mortal coil in the classic "Arsenic and Old Lace".   Happily, neither of us have taken this role to heart, and now work toward the happiness of our respective families, and discovering new tomes of greatness! So, without further ado, here is Gina's take on Kate Danley's The Woodcutter.
I purchased The Woodcutter by Kate Danley based on the reviews of others. I can only hope my review solicits the same response. This is one of those rare gems you breeze hungrily through then suggest to 20 other friends so you can talk about the many plot devices, characters and surprises that enraptured you to begin with!

To begin with,
The Woodcutter
is a fairy-tale fantasy. Our hero, the Woodcutter, is charged with keeping the peace between the various Kingdoms of what we know as "Happily Ever After." He is protector, ambassador, sleuth, and when he must, assassin.

However, something frightful is afoot in his Woods - the Woods that connect the Kingdoms. Princes and princesses are being kidnapped and an ominous beast is devouring True Love. With this onslaught of despair and confusion, the once peaceful balance is being torn asunder and the omnipotent Fairy Realm, for centuries content to bequeath their loving and powerful magic to gentle, deserving souls, now finds itself being manipulated by this dark and dangerous force.

A familiar cast of characters lulls the reader quickly into rapt attention even though the adventure is foreign and wild. Since most readers already feel a childhood connection to these characters, an immediate bond is formed and the audience will cheer the "good guys" on from the very first chapter.

The ending is satisfying and ties up all loose ends. However, a door is also left open for a sequel which I hope is one day procured. I cannot possibly speak more highly of this fun, adventurous fantasy!

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