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portmanteau
Aug 14, 2012portmanteau rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I have to think about my rating for this one. It's beautifully written; even the descriptions of the ordinary sparkle. You really get a sense of the town, its rhythm, its denizens. What I think I can't quite get past is my dislike for Ruby, the older sister of the protagonist, Chloe. Her love for Chloe is undeniable. It's also controlling and manipulative, as is her relationship to the rest of the townspeople. This love, however well defined, isn't redemptive enough for me. She's Manic Sociopathic Pixie Dream Girl.