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OCT. 28, 2008
After a slow-moving start, the action accelerates during the war sections, but Steel’s tin ear and simplistic prose, even... Full review >
OCT. 30, 2007
Similar to a fast-food meal, the book won’t meet daily nutritional requirements and just might leave you with a bellyache. Full review >
APRIL 6, 1999
JUNE 27, 2006
A slight confection that spares no heartwarming family cliché, but one that acknowledges the unique challenges of today’s... Full review >
JUNE 22, 2010
A listless narrative not helped by Steel’s plodding prose, but her legion of fans aren’t in it for the surprise. Full review >
MARCH 1, 2005
Cartoonish prose and skimpy storyline do little for a notably unsexy romance from the indefatigable Steel (Echoes, 2004,... Full review >
SEPT. 28, 2010
The two women’s stories are compelling—if only they weren’t weighted down by clichés and artless exposition. Full review >
MARCH 2, 2004
Show-and-tell suspenser from Steel, heavily freighted with clumsy exposition. An afterthought romance for Lee and Fernanda... Full review >
FEB. 27, 2007
Female bonding with a cozy slumber-party vibe. Full review >
JUNE 20, 2000
This time out, Steel makes an intelligent choice of subject matter—and only occasionally threatens to treacle it to death. Full review >
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