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The Oyster Thief
The Oyster Thief | Sonia Faruqi
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"It took her a journey across the ocean to learn what she knew of love and fear and hate, but the essence of it came to her in an instant, as she succumbed to the churning black depths of the deep sea." Coralline is a shy mermaid in the Atlantic Ocean whose idyllic life is ruined by an oil spill that gravely sickens her little brother. Desperate to save him, she embarks on a quest to find a legendary elixir. She encounters a human man, Izar, who's left his life on land behind to find a cure for his dying father. He doesn't tell her that his family runs Ocean Dominion, an enemy corporation whose ships plunder her waters daily. Fate pushes the two of them together, even though their worlds are at odds. Accompanied by a colorful troupe of animals, Coralline and Izar travel through coral reefs and seabed cities, trailed by murderous adversaries and warring ships. Their secrets threaten to tear them apart, while a growing attraction adds to the danger. Ultimately, each of them faces an impossible choice. Should Coralline remain with the world she knows, including her fianc', or should she relinquish everything for a stranger who might betray her? And Izar holds a secret of his own--one that might cause him to lose Coralline forever. Magnificent and moving, set against a breathtaking ocean landscape, The Oyster Thief is an enthralling fantasy destined to become a classic.
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TheBookAddict
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My current read. I‘ve been wanting to read a mermaid book for a while and was happy when I came across this.

Also, any crocheters or knitters out there who have a bit of free time and blue yarn interested in joining the #HatNotHate mission? The mission is to make blue hats for anti bullying awareness that will be distributed to children in schools in October. Here‘s the website for more info.

https://hatnothate.org/

TheBookAddict I‘m committing to 7 hats, since I have a very limited supply of blue yarn. All I have is what‘s in my bag. 5y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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I gave this one 100 pages, and couldn‘t keep going for almost 300 more. While I feel badly b/c it was given to me for review, I also don‘t. Faruqi‘s intentions are good, but she needed a stern editor to pull her back. The oceanic descriptions are meant to be interesting but overwhelmed me with detail and dullness. And I did not care for the characters in the least.

Full review http://www.TheBibliophage.com
#thebibliophage2019 #abandoned

bookseller_cate This is why all reviews can drive sales. 😊 What made you unable to finish is just the kind of thing that intrigues me. I will look this one up. 😊💛 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @bookseller_cate I‘m happy to send you my copy, if you‘d like. 5y
bookseller_cate @BarbaraTheBibliophage Thanks for the offer. I‘ve already got it on hold from my local library. 😊💛 5y
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JanuarieTimewalker13 Sometimes, you just gotta bail !!! I do it when I feel my life is too short for boring...lol 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @bookseller_cate Okay. I‘m curious to hear what you think. 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @JanuarieTimewalker13 Thanks. Yup, that‘s my theory also. 5y
B.Reader I have this one on my shelf and have been apprehensive! 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @B.Reader Maybe you‘ll like it more than I did. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 5y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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I started this yesterday, but was tired and kept falling asleep. I hope that‘s not an omen. So far, the writing isn‘t top notch but I‘m hoping for a strong story. #mermaids #underwaterfantasy #learnaboutouroceans

Jas16 I am so curious about this one. Looking forward to your review. 6y
LauraJ The Jodi Picoult quote on the front is very noncommittal. 😹 6y
readordierachel The cover sure is pretty. 6y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage @LauraJ Right? I was taught that saying something or someone is “unbelievable” can get you out of lying to make someone feel better. This quote is nearly the same thing, I think. 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Jas16 I‘ll try to remember to tag you! 6y
BooknerdsLife Hope the book has gotten better for you 😅🙌🏼 LOL @LauraJ that‘s exactly what I thought after reading that quote 😂 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Jas16 I‘m working on the review. But it‘s a DNF for me. I‘m happy to send it to you if you‘re curious to give it a shot anyway. 5y
Jas16 That is so generous of you but I completely trust your opinion. 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Jas16 Aww. No pressure for me, right? 😝 5y
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kellyann28
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Got some book mail today! Scored these nice hardbacks from a Facebook book selling group
🧜‍♀️

TheBookKeepers Nice!!! 🎉🎉🎉 6y
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HeatherBlue
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1. Teleport!! It would make visiting my family on the west coast SO much easier!!
2. Really enjoying this underwater fantasy 💙
3. Just my reading and writing goals
4. Pretty much just a stream of Office and Parks and Rec haha
5. ❤️❤️❤️
#friyayintro @howjessreads

TheWordJar That‘s the best stream to be in! 😂 6y
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HeatherBlue
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I know logically that taking a salt bath while reading a mermaid book won‘t turn me into a mermaid like Madison from Splash...but a girl can dream 💙🌊

Dolly 😂 That cup is gorgeous! 6y
HeatherBlue @Dolly thanks!! It‘s from Swig....super awesome brand that keeps things hot/cold foreverrrr 6y
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Ashley_Nicoletto
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Kindle daily deal alert. 🎉🎉

So many interesting sci fi and fantasy books on sale today.

#kindledailydeal

heikemarie 😱😱😱 I thank you and because my husband‘s wallet is linked to our one-click, he hates you now 😉 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto @heikemarie 🤣🤣 girl, you are living life right. Send him my way - I can think up 400 “this is why it‘s fine” excuses. 6y
kate_reads if you haven‘t read POPPY WAR, I highly recommend! 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto @kate_reads I listened to it on audiobook, but I feel like I missed stuff because of this so I‘m hoping to reread it. 6y
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Bibliogeekery Thanks for the tip! 6y
kspenmoll Thanks!!! 6y
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Joriebooks
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I really loved this book. I thought it was an original concept. Coralline is a mermaid 🧜‍♀️ set to marry her boyfriend in a couple of weeks. Then the unthinkable happens and her brother ends up gravely ill. With the help of her Whale shark best friend, Coralline sets off on a quest to find a magical elixir to save her bother.
🤓📚🧜‍♀️

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Joriebooks
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Went to the library today to find a book to read until my hold comes in. Found this delightful book. I‘m so excited to read it. #bookhaul #library 🤓📚

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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Book mail! Yesterday, an ARC of the tagged mermaid story. I‘m intrigued! And my #lmpbc book has come home. Can‘t wait to see everyone‘s notes. Thanks @tjwill for all your sweet goodies too! 💙

#nfornonfiction

tjwill I‘m glad that it made its way home safely! You‘re welcome! I enjoyed being in #lmpbc with you! 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @tjwill I enjoyed our group as well! Maybe another nonfiction group in the next round ... 6y
tjwill Yes, I think they just started a new one, but I was too busy to think of signing up. I would be up for the next round, though! 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @tjwill They did. I couldn‘t do it either, but maybe next time! 6y
Cathythoughts This all looks lovely 💕💕💕 6y
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Rhondareads
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Perfect book mail on this scary day .A book with a mermaid yes👏📚💕

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Amabear
The Oyster Thief | Sonia Faruqi

This book is SO at the top of my TBR! I don‘t buy new books very often, but I may have to make an exception and ask for it this year for my birthday next month. Because I really want to read it!!!

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