Lisa Jensen's Reviews
Reviews of Lisa’s Work
Oct.10.2001
Published by The Romance Reader
"A thoroughly satisfying romantic tale, filled with swashbuckling pirates, plenty of atmosphere, and characters who come alive. It’s a solid debut from an author to watch."
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Aug.17.2004
Published by Rakes & Rogues
"Lisa Jensen writes a highly enjoyable tale of Tory Lightfoot and her coming of age on the high seas. Her story has a little bit of everything - adventure, humor, tragedy, romance...
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Aug.15.2012
Published by Booklist
"Jensen combines action and romance in this gritty and realistic portrait of life on the seas."
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Aug.15.2001
Published by Book jacket copy
"The Witch From The Sea is that rare creation, an historical romance with guts as well as glamour. Wild-spirited Tory is an irresistible character."
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Oct.10.2012
Published by Reading Rocks, YA Fiction Review
"I am in love with this book.
No, seriously. It was awesome. Such an adventure, it was, full of romance and piracy and danger! The author writes with a deep respect for all...
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Dec.18.2001
Published by The Historical Novel Society Review
"Jensen's fast-paced debut novel stands out for its satisfyingly well-drawn characters and strong historical sense of time and place. I highly recommend this book to any lover of...
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About Lisa
I grew up in Hermosa Beach, CA, and graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a decorative, but not especially useful B.A. in Aesthetic Studies. I launched my writing career as a film critic for the Santa Cruz alternative weekly, Good Times, a position I've held...
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Lisa’s Favorite Books
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon. The entire Harry Potter ouvre (but especially The Prisoner of Azkaban) by J. K. Rowling....