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Before We Disappear
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson
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Its a new star-crossed romance about the magic of first love from the acclaimed author of We Are the Ants and Brave Face, Shaun David Hutchinson. Jack Nevins clever trickery and moral flexibility make him the perfect assistant to the Enchantress, one of the most well-known stage magicians in turn-of-the-nineteenth-century Europe. Without Jacks steady supply of stolen tricks, the Enchantresss fame would have burned out long ago. But when Jacks thievery catches up to them, theyre forced to flee to America to find their fortune. Luckily, the Enchantress is able to arrange a set of sold-out shows at Seattles AlaskaYukonPacific Worlds Fair Exposition. Shes convinced theyre going to rich and famous until a new magician arrives on the scene. Performing tricks that defy the imagination, Laszlos show overshadows the Enchantress, leaving Jack no choice but to hunt for the secrets to his otherworldly illusions. But what Jack uncovers isnt at all what he expected. Behind Laszlos tricks is Wilhelma boy that can seemingly perform real magic. Jack and Wilhelm have an instant connection, and as the rivalry between the Enchantress and Laszlo grows, so too does Jack and Wilhelms affection. But can Jack choose between the woman who gave him a life and the boy who is offering him everything? Its a stirring tale about the magic of love from award-winning author Shaun David Hutchinson.
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Branwen
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson
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Pride Month: Day Seventeen! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

@GingerAntics enthusiastic post about this book made me want to feature it today! 💕 Very sweet story, set in the early 1900's at the Alaska Yukon Pacific World's Fair. I loved the historical setting and characters (especially some of the secondary characters!) and really you just can't go wrong with any book written by Shaun David Hutchinson!

#pridemonth #queerbooks #lgbtq

GingerAntics ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤 3y
melzen Such an beautiful cover 🥰🏳️‍🌈 3y
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GingerAntics
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What an adorable story. I loved every second of it. The only thing that really made it YA was the ages of the characters. This is such a wonderfully thought out story and so beautifully executed. Hutchinson is truly a brilliant writer. I will definitely read more of his books.
#ShaunDavidHutchinson #BeforeWeDisappear #PrideMonth #LGBTQ

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GingerAntics
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I‘m off to bed, but this one is up next. This one is set in the past, so I‘m hoping we don‘t have a historical fiction land mine here. I have enjoyed everything else I‘ve read by Hutchinson, so fingers crossed on this one.
#ShaunDavidHutchinson #BeforeWeDisappear #PrideMonth #LGBTQ

Branwen I thought this one was super cute! 🥰 3y
GingerAntics @Branwen I‘m liking it so far. 3y
GingerAntics @Branwen Will isn‘t really sick, is he? The pills keep him from travelling too far, don‘t they? 3y
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GingerAntics @Branwen I KNEW IT!!! 3y
Branwen @GingerAntics Hahahaha! Yup! 🤣 3y
GingerAntics @Branwen this was SO cute. I can‘t believe he just left it there though. Did they get to Will‘s parents‘ house or not?! I need a sequel short story or something. 3y
Branwen @GingerAntics Right?! I felt the same when I finished it! I'm dying to know if they found Will's family! 3y
GingerAntics @Branwen I wonder if I can message him on IG or something. Maybe he can just tell me. 3y
Branwen @GingerAntics Please let me know what he says if you do! 😃 3y
GingerAntics @Branwen oh yeah, that‘s why I went on IG. 3y
GingerAntics @Branwen HE‘S NOT ON IG!!! I can‘t ask him!!! 😢 3y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Set in Seattle at the 1909 World Fair, this is the love story of two magician's assistants- one a skilled pick pocketer and one who has a true magical ability. I really enjoyed tale, it's like Diviners light, and a bit like that one movie about the criminal magicians. And I loved, loved the setting and era.
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Nutmegnc I‘m currently reading this on audio. It is atmospheric, isn‘t it?! (edited) 3y
ChantalReads Have you read "The Night Circus"? I love that one if you want a bit of magic/intrigue/romance. 3y
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AnnaSummer7
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I finished this book some time ago and did not write a review because I still had so many quotes I wanted to post. Well, I still have a lot of quotes I have not posted but I give up. You will have to read the book for those. The book was great and adorable with mention of serious topics, though, like sexism and kidnapping. Overall I give it: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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“One way or another,“ I said. “I'm going to free you.“

“Thank you, Jack. I don't know what I did to deserve your knidness, but thank you.“
“Kindness isn't something you should have to earn,“ I muttered.
You may be right, but I think we both know that that's not always the way the world works.“

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AnnaSummer7
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson

“If that thief hasn't stolen your heart then I'll ride Alma's donkey backwards from one end of the Pay Streak to the other singing Yankee Doodle.“

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AnnaSummer7
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“ I could've done this as Amelia Howard again,“ I said. “ I look pretty in a dress.“

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AnnaSummer7
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“Because he thinks he's better than her.“
“That sounds like Teddy“ I said. “ He thinks women are weak and simple and beneath him.“

Jack laughed to himself. “Evangeline and Lucia could cure him of that notion.“

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“I want to help you, Wil.“

“Why?“ I asked. “ After everything I've told you, only a fool would want to get involved.“

“Then I'm a fool.“

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AnnaSummer7
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson

“I thought you didn't believe in God,“ I said.

Jack shook his finger at me and laughed. “Still don't. But something brought us together. Maybe it was magic.“

“It wasn't magic,“ I said. “Teddy and I arrived by train.“

Jack snickered and covered his mouth as if attempting to hold back laughter. “That was terrible, Wil.“

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AnnaSummer7
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson

“How?“ he asked, finally. “How is it possible?“

“God,“ I said.

“God's a con.“

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AnnaSummer7
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson

“What are you doing here?“

“Well, since your hair's not long enough for me to climb, I figured I'd scale the tower wall.“

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AnnaSummer7
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson

Teddy had unbalanced me, and I wished I'd had the chance to steady myself before seeing Jack. Especially since he also made me feel out of sort, but in an entirey different way.

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AnnaSummer7
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson

“ Don't you trust me, Jack?“ Lucia asked, playing the ingénue.

“Only when you're sleeping“

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Branwen
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson
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Finally starting this one today! I love it so far! 💕📚

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ashesofabookdragon
Before We Disappear | Shaun David Hutchinson
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New book Review! 📚 🤓 Link in Bio ♥️ I can honestly say this book is not what I expected haha VERY intense and phew. Need a happy read after that. #newbooks #magicalbooks #lgbtqbooks #heavyreads