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Wax
Wax | Gina Damico
11 posts | 6 read | 23 to read
Paraffin, Vermont, is home to the Grosholtz Candle Factory. There, seventeen-year-old Poppy finds something dark and unsettling: a room filled with dozens of startlingly lifelike wax sculptures. Later, shes shocked when one of the figuresa teenage boy who doesnt seem to know what he isjumps naked and screaming out of the trunk of her car. Poppy wants to return him to the factory, but before she can, a fire destroys the mysterious workshop. With the help of the wax boy, who answers to the name Dud, Poppy tries to find out who was behind the fire. Along the way, she discovers that some of the townspeople are starting to look a little . . . waxy. Can they extinguish the evil plot?
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Wax | Gina Damico
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Panpan

Another case of judging a book by its cover, which in the version I clicked buy on was a wax thumbs up. Possibly the most alliterative main character name, Poppy Palladino. About a town around a candle factory, where something fishy is going on. I didn't feel particularly invested in any of the characters. It's got a bit of a sci-fi bend to it, but it wasn't for me.

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jpmcwisemorgan
Wax | Gina Damico
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I know I've already posted this quote but I'm also using it as my #ReadersResist mantra for the week. It's definitely worth keeping in mind.

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jpmcwisemorgan
Wax | Gina Damico
Mehso-so

Overall, this is a quick read with just enough humor to keep it interesting. I liked Poppy, even though her level of self-absorption might be annoying to an adult. What else can you expect from a high school student? Dud was a well-developed character too. Now, back to reading for #LitsyAtoZ, and other various challenges.

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jpmcwisemorgan
Wax | Gina Damico
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A fellow Litten posted this as a book they enjoyed (along with several others I have also acquired from the library) and I'm being sucked in. Le sigh...I really need to continue my attack on my #LitsyAtoZ lists unabated.

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FountainBookstore
Wax | Gina Damico
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If you're in the mood for something funny, bookseller Katie recommends Wax by Gina Damico! #indiebookstore #fountainbookstore #fpuntainrecommends

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Crewgurl
Wax | Gina Damico
Mehso-so

Interesting concept, but the plot was a little thin and there wasn't much character development. I also had a hard time believing her her parents were that gullible. A fun quick read overall.

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AngelErin
Wax | Gina Damico
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🌟#halloween is my favorite holiday and it's getting closer! Woo hoo! I'm excited for all of the Halloween things planned for this weekend.🌟 #candycorn #october #black #orange

JacqMac We started yesterday with school festivities. Much more planed for the weekend. I will be completely Halloweened out by Monday. 👻 7y
AngelErin @JacqMac Sounds awesome!! Enjoy. 🎃 😃 7y
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Tara
Wax | Gina Damico
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Funny, quirky characters and creepy wax imposters. Some really clever things here-- will have to check out more by Damico 😱💀👻🎃

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HiddenGemBooks
Wax | Gina Damico
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Paraffin, Vermont, is known as home to the Grosholtz Candle Factory. But behind the sunny retail space bursting with overwhelming scents and homemade fudge, Poppy Palladino discovers something dark and unsettling: a back room filled with dozens of startlingly life-like wax sculptures, crafted by one very strange old lady...

This sounds very interesting! Like a movie I saw once about a whole town that was populated by wax figures.
#TBR 😱📚

Kosugi Very Vincent Price "House of Wax" sounding. 7y
MidnightBookGirl It's a hilarious book! Love the author so much. 7y
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Tara
Wax | Gina Damico
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Love this opening 😍

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BeckyLeJ
Wax | Gina Damico
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My weekend plans in a trio of posts (and all the cats get a feature).

Bookzombie 💕🐱 8y
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