Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Ian G — 20 Jan 2015

Still slightly weirded out of the age difference - but great story!

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Ian G on 20 Jan 2015.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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