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Edward Margolies writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Edward Margolies lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Elizabeth CruzNovember 03, 2025
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
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William FloresJanuary 05, 2024
It was okay. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Nancy EdwardsMay 16, 2024
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Amanda GarciaDecember 14, 2024
Pretty good overall. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
Patricia JohnsonMay 07, 2025
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Stephanie CruzOctober 03, 2025
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
Jennifer JohnsonFebruary 09, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Linda GreenFebruary 05, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
George MartinDecember 31, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Jacob JacksonApril 14, 2025
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Donald YoungApril 11, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Donald CarterMarch 08, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Donald BakerAugust 23, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Ashley AdamsJune 06, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Mark WilliamsJune 13, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
Betty ScottJanuary 11, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Michael KingJanuary 12, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
Paul WilliamsJuly 11, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Rebecca BakerOctober 07, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Ryan WhiteMay 23, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Dorothy TorresMay 21, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Lisa KingDecember 14, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
William PhillipsMay 14, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Eric RiveraFebruary 17, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Barbara GonzalezAugust 09, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Matthew GonzalezMarch 04, 2024
It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
Richard TurnerApril 09, 2025
A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Richard RobinsonSeptember 19, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Gary HallMay 28, 2025
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Stephanie CruzMarch 20, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
John CollinsJune 28, 2025
A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Elizabeth CollinsApril 18, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
Jessica AllenOctober 18, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Joseph MillerDecember 01, 2025
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Jessica CollinsApril 07, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Michelle EdwardsJanuary 18, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
Kimberly ScottAugust 02, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Ashley ClarkMarch 06, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Charles RobinsonNovember 11, 2024
A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Ryan JacksonJuly 26, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Robert CollinsNovember 03, 2025
Pretty good overall. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Jacob JonesApril 05, 2024
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
Laura ClarkFebruary 11, 2025
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
Michael AllenAugust 26, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Edward HallJuly 20, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Just right down the middle.
Edward MartinezDecember 03, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Ryan JacksonMay 14, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Patricia JohnsonFebruary 23, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
George AllenJanuary 11, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Donna WalkerOctober 12, 2024
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
David ReyesOctober 18, 2025
An average read for me. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. A generous 3 stars.
Karen SanchezNovember 17, 2024
A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Sharon BrownNovember 07, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Daniel HillNovember 27, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Sandra WhiteMay 26, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Christopher HillNovember 01, 2024
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Sarah HarrisFebruary 16, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Nancy LeeDecember 09, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
James NelsonApril 23, 2024
An average read for me. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
Sharon FloresNovember 25, 2025
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Donna WalkerSeptember 06, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Cynthia TaylorDecember 17, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Dorothy CarterMay 10, 2025
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Nicholas WhiteJune 14, 2024
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Brian YoungNovember 30, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Cynthia JonesDecember 26, 2025
It was just alright. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Linda ThompsonMarch 05, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Dorothy RamirezJuly 03, 2024
It was okay. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Anthony RobertsAugust 11, 2024
A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
George AndersonMarch 13, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Michelle YoungOctober 14, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
Michael GreenJune 23, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Jessica GomezMarch 28, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Nicholas YoungApril 19, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
William WhiteApril 22, 2025
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Robert GreenMarch 29, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Gary BakerJanuary 22, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Dorothy HernandezJuly 18, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Emily JacksonJune 09, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Paul KingApril 19, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Sandra LeeJune 25, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Richard RobinsonJanuary 19, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Cynthia WilliamsMarch 09, 2025
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Barbara HarrisOctober 03, 2025
I liked it for the most part. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Dorothy TurnerMarch 20, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
John CarterMarch 29, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
George GarciaJune 24, 2024
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Andrew AdamsJuly 18, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Kevin HallMay 12, 2024
It was okay. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Dorothy RamirezSeptember 21, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Rebecca BakerOctober 08, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Sandra WhiteFebruary 04, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Sandra LeeSeptember 09, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Lisa TaylorMarch 25, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
Linda YoungJanuary 18, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Barbara WalkerJune 26, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
David PerezNovember 01, 2025
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Brian AndersonFebruary 17, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
David PerezJuly 19, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Amanda PerezOctober 24, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Jessica GomezOctober 27, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Michelle EdwardsMay 30, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Paul WilliamsSeptember 12, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
George GarciaAugust 10, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Michael GreenJanuary 01, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Robert MartinJanuary 11, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Karen EvansAugust 31, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Ashley AdamsOctober 14, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Charles WilliamsJuly 07, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. A solid 4 stars from me.
Gary HallApril 04, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
George AndersonFebruary 14, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Nancy EdwardsJuly 30, 2025
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Lisa HillDecember 12, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Michael AllenAugust 21, 2025
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Richard JacksonMay 16, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Robert MooreJuly 28, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Ashley FloresJuly 23, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Deborah JonesMarch 20, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Karen RobinsonOctober 03, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Edward LeeDecember 28, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Susan ReyesMarch 19, 2024
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
David NelsonFebruary 08, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
David GonzalezMarch 14, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
David ReyesDecember 04, 2024
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
James MillerNovember 23, 2024
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. A solid 4 stars from me.
Kevin RamirezOctober 29, 2024
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Kimberly ScottDecember 22, 2025
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
Kevin RamirezFebruary 09, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Joseph MillerMarch 05, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Sarah YoungSeptember 04, 2025
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Lisa KingMarch 29, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
George ClarkAugust 27, 2025
A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Sharon AndersonAugust 18, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Cynthia JonesJanuary 02, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Barbara GonzalezAugust 04, 2024
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
William CampbellAugust 11, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Linda EvansJune 03, 2025
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Anthony FloresApril 07, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Cynthia MitchellFebruary 02, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Ryan LeeFebruary 24, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Jennifer JohnsonOctober 11, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Brian AndersonJanuary 08, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Susan ScottAugust 18, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Joseph CampbellMay 06, 2025
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Jacob CruzNovember 01, 2024
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Carol TurnerApril 05, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Steven CampbellFebruary 06, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Paul KingMarch 15, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Jessica CollinsApril 23, 2024
Pretty good overall. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.