Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick vs The secret of the sword — Which Should You Read First?

Both Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick and The secret of the sword are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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