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Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a beautiful book. I found it haunting and original. Following along as Alyse learns about her life, I felt every emotion she was feeling. The characters were very well-written and had a lot of depth to them. They were relatable and felt inspirational. I found myself enjoying every moment of the book because you were learning something but you were also enjoying the story as you read. I would give this more than a 5 if I could. I definitely recommend you read it. You should experience the feeling of the story.

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Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this unique read. It’s a story I’ve never hear of before or have read anything like it. I love the author’s characters and how they are all relatable in some aspect. The idea of having the characters stuck in Limbo and trying to find their way to heaven/hell is a great read as they have to learn the reasons why they are there. All of the characters have a different story and different memories of their life but each one is on a journey to find the reason why they are stuck in Limbo.

Limbo is a little rundown town where people who have died ends up if they aren’t ready to go to heaven. Most of the people living there are their to find the reason why they were stopped from moving forward. As pleasant as Limbo is its only a very lonely place as the people try to get their way to heaven to be with their loved ones. But is there even such a place as heaven or is this place all there is when we die?

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Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Limbo by Laura Koerber is a story of discovery- with a combination of the supernatural, some spirituality, life lessons, revelations, exploring the afterlife, touring the in-between (Limbo), quirky characters, and plenty of originality.
I have come to expect the unexpected from this author, and this story is definitely unique. We get a front row seat to all the goings-on in Limbo (yes, THE ‘Limbo’)- only, who knew it was actually a ghost town, literally. When Alyse dies and gets stuck in Limbo she ends up on a bit of a journey of discovery, along with other residents of Limbo. What ensues made for a unique read. The story is told from multiple POV’s which were a little confusing and distracting at times- and left me with a few questions. But, overall, the story and characters kept me interested enough to want to see what happens in the end.
I wonder what she has in store for us next?

Thank you, Laura Koerber!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Kylean Sprosty

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Limbo was not what I expected when I read the summary of the book. I almost expected a story about Alyse just entering Limbo and having to discover why she was there. The real story was better! Alyse and her village had to learn together how to make the most of what happened to them. Although Alyse was the lead character, my favorite was TheNakedMan. He had to learn how to be accepted, but he did so with cows. I do wish the book went into more detail of each of the characters and their backstories. This was a good, quick read!

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Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a story that is written with a lot of emotion as well as heart. The characters bring out emotions throughout the story. They are connectable and truly made the story for me. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by Alyse and her story. She dies and is not happy about it. She finds herself in a town of dead souls but also finds herself lonely so she decides to throw a party. This is where her story picks up. She learns lessons about things that she didn’t when she was alive. This is a great story that I really enjoyed. It is engaging and fast paced. It has great growth throughout and the characters are creative. This is a great pick up and I highly recommend it.

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Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

This is one unusual story that is original and a lot different. I am unsure on the genre, is it a book with Christianity or is it a book about the supernatural? The author gives us a look into a town called Limbo and its inhabitants that seem to be stuck. It is a town that is only home to those of the ghost variety. We learn of their lives and deaths, their regrets and anger, their loves and loss, their sorrow and grief. But is only a small look at them. There was no real direction to the story, there is no moving on, no light to take them somewhere else. It is a story of the afterlife but where no one knows other than Limbo. Are they there because they were not good enough to go to the pearly gates or are they there because they are not worthy of the fiery after life of hell? Whilst the characters are entertaining there is just so much that is just unanswered.
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Limbo by Laura Koerber

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Limbo by Laura Koerber
Genre – spirituality fantasy literary fiction
Page Count – 156 pages

Alyse died and she isn’t happy about it. She finds herself stuck in a ghost town occupied by dead souls with whom she has nothing in common. Her reaction to her loneliness and isolation is to throw a neighborhood block party for her little outpost in the afterlife. In the course of her party-planning, Alyse experiences a series of revelations about herself and other people–lessons she had failed to learn while alive–which leave her happier and wiser at the end of the story.
From Booklife (Publisher’s Weekly):
“Koerber weaves a slow, captivating exploration of life, death, and the place of kindness and forgiveness in the salvation of the spirit.

~ AMAZON ~

 

 

 

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I live on a island in the Puget Sound with my husband and my dogs. I am a retired teacher, presently doing in -home care for disabled people while volunteering at a dog rescue

My degree is in art, and I am a painter, graphic artist, and ceramic sculptor. The writing started about five years ago, a surprise to me and everyone who knows me, since I had never written anything before.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Helen Woodhull Parsons

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is set slightly in the future in Warrentown. A baren place with very few residents and they are mostly the elderly.

One night the tavern gets a visit from a few militia members and that when things get stirred up. They get drunk and annoying and try to make a scene to spice up the boring evening.

The militia members get lost on the way home on the same road they drove to get to Warrentown. They are left battling each other and their surroundings to survive. As one member gets removed from the group he doesn’t realize it will forever change his life.

Raven Woman’s Tavern is the first book I have read from Laura Koerber but definitely will not be the last. Thanks for an Intriguing read.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A tight knit community who has each other’s back. I really related to Charlie the poet. Considering I write poetry. So I really enjoyed those parts my favorites actually. There a very resourceful bunch.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by S. Bittles

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Koerber has a unique and original writing style that draws you in; she has a way of smoothly melding her characters points of view and creates a fascinating visual and plot.

I feel like there should have been longer chapters on some parts as I found myself rereading most of the book to make sure I didn’t miss anything. There should have more to the characters brief introductions in the first chapters.

Even though I feel that the book left me with unanswered questions, I did enjoy reading it. I have actually reread it a few times. There is a lot of potential for more amazing reads by Koerber, I will be watching for more titles!

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Raven’s Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is set 10 years into the future, it painted a dark bleak picture of what humanity has done to the earth, and what it would look like if we kept on the same path as we do now. The Raven Woman is a shapeshifting tavern owner who cares and looks out for her community, while watching humans destroy her habitat. An interesting group come into town accusing the people here of something they apparently did, the town stands together and these people leave, they end up lost and not knowing where they were going, while one guy leaves to make it on his own, he comes across some disturbing things that make you wonder if what he’s seeing is real or if he is imagining it all. the viewpoint of the story changed from so many different characters; it took me a bit to get a handle on who was who. but It is a well-written and thought-out story that I enjoyed and was worth sticking with it till the end. This book had lots of twists and turns. I am not fully sure if I understood what was real and what was illusion, I am not sure if that was the author’s intention, but it made for an interesting story.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Heather Goodman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was very interesting. It was a little bit hard to follow at first but it’s just because it is different peoples stories that weave together for an entrancing story. It had a twist at the end. Definitely worth the read.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber–Reviewed by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was not one I would normally choose. This was an interesting and entertaining story. The characters were amazingly developed. Koerber made this fantasy with a dark edge very enjoyable. I highly recommend it.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern is set in the near future in an abandoned mining town that is occupied by a small group of survivalists eking out a meagre existence. Many, but not all, of the community’s citizens are law abiding folks so when a small group of militia members converge upon the town it sets some of the community members on edge.

The story is centered on Raven Woman, a shapeshifter, and her tavern. When the militia members enter Raven’s tavern it sets off a chain of events that forever changes the life of one of its members, Baylor. After a night of heavy drinking and obnoxious behaviour the militia leave the tavern and head for home. The four members end up lost which baffles them because they have travelled that very same stretch of road on numerous occasions in the past. Somehow though, the road looks different, and time seems to be standing still. The four young militia are left to battle with each other as well as the harsh elements. Baylor is banished from the group, and he must venture through the woods and try to survive on his own. As he wanders through the forest, Baylor spots a raven in nearby treetop and swears that it is talking to him and leading the way for him. He quickly brushes this off as from fatigue and malnourishment and plods on, hoping that he can find shelter before he is too weak to continue.

Raven Woman’s Tavern is the first book that I have read by Laura Koerber, but it will not be the last. The author did a marvelous job of describing the characters, their lives, and the world they were struggling to survive in. The book gave a glimpse into how lives would be if we were suddenly stripped of all the modern conveniences, we have grown accustomed to having and often take for granted. This is something that I have though of often and found myself wanting a simpler life. Learning to fend for myself and be more self sustainable started with growing and canning my own food. These are skills that seem to have become lost through the years and I am hoping to pass these skills onto the next generation. Kudos to Laura Koerber, I look forward to reading more of your books!

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Megan Watson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The setting is 10 years in the future in and around a little town called Warrentown in Washington…  It’s not hard to believe the dystopian world Laura Koerber has built as many of the issues mentioned have been current events for so long.
Generally, I do not struggle to read from multiple point of views, but I did struggle to know what was going on during this read. It may have been too often of a transition because the author did a fabulous job of getting into the mood of multiple head spaces. I could definitely hear the differences between transitions; maybe it was just too frequent for me to keep a steady track of what was happening.
Warrentown is aptly described as a small, isolated town that made me recall my own history in a town similar. All in all, the imagery of this story is great and the characters of this book have potential, I’m just not entirely sure what the plot of this book was. I did like reading about Charlie and Val and enjoyed the character progression of Baylor.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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I was pulled in this story as soon as I started reading it. This was an interesting and intriguing read. There were times in this story that I felt a little confused but overall it was well written. We get introduced to a few different characters in this book and each of them are living with their own struggles, some just struggling to feed themselves. The author was very descriptive in her words so that I was able to picture life in this dystopian world. I am hoping for another book in which some questions might be answered and we get to go into more depth with some of the characters. I gave this book 4 stars.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Alexis Laidlaw

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had a rollercoasters amount of twist and turns! I am not fully sure if I understood what was real and what was illusion, and I am also not sure if that was the author’s intention but it made for an interesting story!
I would have liked a bit more of a conclusion on a few things though, as the story’s end does seem to come abruptly and not necessarily leaving a cliffhanger for a sequel. Despite this, the book was entrancing and it was difficult to tear away from! I almost managed to finish it in one sitting – which is difficult with multiple small children around!

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber was a great short read and I’m looking forward to more from Ms. Koerber. Raven Woman’s Tavern keeps a very surreal feeling through the book leaving her readers feeling as if they are in a dreamlike state. Ms. Koerber gives us quick glimpses into most of the lives of her character and focuses more on the vivid details of her main characters, the plot, and the town. She weaves all of her characters stories together flawlessly like a spider weaving a delicate web. With just enough drama and suspense that the readers will continue flipping the pages as fast as they can read Ms. Koerber pulls her readers in hook, line, and sinker.

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Raven Womans Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was beautifully well written. The first chapter is what drew me in. You could see from her eyes the progress of what her little river was like before humans came and mucked everything up and then the sad decline and the after affects of us leaving. That chapter alone makes you stop and think about real life. We are cutting trees down at an alarming rate, are we destined to have a future like that of the book? It gets your mind going and thinking, and then it introduces the main characters of the book and takes you along for the story. Every small town is not what it seems. I loved this story so much, it’s being added to my bookshelf.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Tia Martel

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern spins a tale of shapeshifters, outcasts, corruption, and more.

Raven Woman’s Tavern was a delight to experience. From the beginning when we hear about Warrentown through the eyes of the Raven to the story lines of Rachel, Valerie, Baylor and the others, this story is told in a way that is beautiful and enchanting. While reading most of it, I could imagine sitting around a campfire or in large room listening to a tale of how the world came to be. It’s a quick, interesting read but leaves me wishing for a little more to the story. I wish to hear more about the birth of Warrentown and how the Raven pictures the world’s growth. This book feels more like the start of an in-depth novel or series and I really hope to see more about this world of shapeshifters, Rainier, and Warrentown.

As you read, it brings a lot of thoughts to mind about what you’d do if in different situations, many of which may feel a tad too close to home in some parts of the world. How willing are you to break the law to make the world a better place? How far are you willing to go to protect the ones you care about from a justice system that’s corrupt? Raven Woman’s Tavern takes a look inside the minds of Warrentown’s remaining citizens and the lengths they’re willing to go to survive. I definitely think you should take a chance on this story and then beg for more!

Ready for more from Laura Koerber!

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Karen (Melody) Marsh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber was very weird in a good way. Whenever you pick up a book you think you know what you are getting into, but this book takes turns and twists that I would never ever have thought about. As I abstain from most politics, it didn’t occur to me until farther in that many of the aspects of this book were incredibly introspective about American Politics. It gives a sense of how truly bad the world is and can get.

Following each story of the people of Warrentown and the militia members gets you more and more invested in their lives. The craziness they brought and that they get into changes perspective, especially following the older generation throughout the book. The personalities of the town aren’t completely clear all the time, and some of them feel like they mix together. But Koerber brings a really unique experience with this book! It is a must read!!
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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber is a short dystopian novel that has some truly interesting characters. The story is well thought and so intriguing. I honestly think it would have benefited from being a full length novel to really be able to explore these ideas even further.
I was really taken in by the story as a whole. I think the ending lacked a bit of conviction but as a whole the book was a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and this author.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting story. It will keep you gripped from beginning to end and is full of twists and turns. I like how at the beginning of the story we get introduced to each individual character and find out how they work and fit into this town.

Warrentown  is a small place with very few residents left. The ones that are left are getting old and are struggling to live each day and survive in their town. The town is watched over by Rachel the owner of Raven’s Tavern.
However Racheal isn’t what she appears to be and when a group of people from the local militia come into the town the residents start to panic. Some of them aren’t exactly doing things that are legal and some of them aren’t even human residents.

You are taken on a story through a dying town and the struggles of it residents. You also learn about community and connection when they are faced with an enemy which threatens their way of life.
This book is a good supernatural story which touches on elements of our life today.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Reviewed by Corine Lombardi

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern By: Laura Koerber
Genre: Historical Fantasy
Pages: 172

This book was a good read, the first few chapters suck you in and then it hits a bit of a plateau.
The story is overall rounded to complete its POV however the plot seems a bit scattered.
This story focuses much on life lessons by highlighting realistic points that keep you engrossed in the read.
This book is the definition of don’t judge a book by its cover, the story is not so much Raven Woman’s Tavern even though that is a point imperative to the main characters story.
If you are interested in unanswered questions or a cliff hanger then yes you will not be disappointed.
This story was open and shut, easy and enticing I wish it had a bit more direction.
What does the future hold for humankind?
A story with adventurous danger with a realistic twist.
This is a four-star read worth the thought of the possible future.

“This is my bar, and I will run it however I damn well please. We’re closed because I say so.”

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an interesting story of a rag-tag group of survivalists scraping out an existence in a dead mining town. Set only 10 years in the future, it paints a bleak picture of what humanity, and the Earth, might look like for people living in 2031. Hosted by the Raven Woman, a shapeshifting tavern owner who has lived for millenia, watching humans destroy her habitat. She is an odd character, but she does look out for her community in her own way. As the story’s viewpoint changed from so many different characters, it took me a bit to get a handle on who was who, and why we were privy to information… it took a good chunk of the book to understand what Koerber was saying with this work. It is a well-written and thought-out piece that I enjoyed, and was worth sticking with it til the end. I’ll be looking at what other things this authour has written.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Hailey Hop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raven Women’s Tavern by Laura Koerber was a book I got sucked into. Everything in this book is easy to grasp, but has great details. The reader can imagine the scenes, whether it be a frail old man walking down the road with his dog or a terrified bar keeper trying to keep calm in front of militia.
I had a very tough time putting this book down when it got to Baylor and his struggles to survive. The author did such a great job portraying the character’s emotions that I felt like I was there with him!
The only thing I wish to have from this book was more! I’d love to see the characters develop more or see more into the beginning chapters so that I felt more immersed. Overall, a great read!

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Definitely worth buying, this book ends up making you think about what’s life really about. It’s a little weird but the characters are so wonderfully built up and eclectic that you feel like your in futuristic community. Rachel, the tavern owner; Charlie, and his cats; Val, and all the others. The community sounds like a run down town after everything is destroyed by companies pulling out. The description of the town by the Raven is fantastic. Kind of a bird’s eve view. It truly is a good book that you have to read. Too good to describe in words, you have to experience it. Highly recommend!!!!

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very short, but interesting, story. While it’s not my typical genre of books, I thought the cover was gorgeous yet also had a dark tone to it. And this was very true for the story as well. I thought that it was an action-packed book about a small town that had a lot of strange occurrences going on. I found in some places that the hairs on my arms were standing up because it was so strange and chilling. But I liked it. I did however feel that there was something missing at the end, so I am hoping that there is another book in the series that will pick up where this one dropped off. It would also be nice to get to know more about some of the characters in the town and dig a little deeper into the main character as well.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Allyson Ware

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Allyson Ware

Very easy read and the detail is immaculate. The way everything is described from the main picture down to the minor itty bitty details that not many people think of. Definitely a book you have to pay attention to or you will miss a very important piece of the puzzle.

This book will have you considering who the bad guy is; a moral dilemma of sorts. When Baylor goes through what I would consider his “trials and tribulations,” you start to feel bad and want to help him through it. An overall interesting read.

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