RaveBookreporterAs magical as it is beautiful, this country is vividly depicted in stories that share the timeless themes of love, loss, tragedy and fate ... Most characters here are barely getting by. They either live off the land or struggle to make ends meet. That is the beauty of this book.
Emily Temple
PositiveBookreporterThis mystery --- coupled with the dynamic among the women at the Center, and their complicated desire for enlightenment and purpose, along with Olivia’s anecdotes about history and other tales --- propels us forward ... This is a book about seduction and magic tricks, charlatans, being young, wanting to be pretty, judging others’ appearances and yearning to belong, even if it puts you in peril. It’s about abandonment and a need to fit in because of the void inside you, yet ignoring all the signs that those who claim to want to help you might not have the best intentions. The moral of the story is to watch what you worship, as what you seek to enlighten yourself might very well be what tricks you in the end.
Bryan Washington
PositiveBookreporter\"The diverse cast of characters in these stories makes the book brim with life ... As readers, we should look out for Bryan Washington. I believe he has more to say, and I look forward to reading his next work.\
Jen Beagin
Rave20SomethingReads...laugh-out-loud funny and refreshingly real ... Beagin’s voice is reminiscent of Edward St. Aubyn’s: dark, funny and out of control. She does not hold back, even if it makes readers squirm in their seats ... the book is like a missile that shoots off into a completely different direction ... Pretend I\'m Dead has the voice, characters and story that make for an invigorating breakout novel. It doesn’t hold back any punches and is unafraid to explore controversial themes. Even if the story is at times hard to swallow, it’s authentic and original.
Mark Griffin
RaveBookreporter\"All That Heaven Allows does not hold back any punches. Those wishing to gain a greater understanding of Rock Hudson need look no further for insight regarding his tumultuous childhood, expansive career and controversial private life. Author Mark Griffin has certainly done his research, as we get an exhaustive insider’s look at the legendary actor and his journey in achieving the American Dream during the Golden Age of Hollywood ... All That Heaven Allows reveals the truth about how celebrity gossip is manipulated by publicists, making us question what we know regarding celebrities today.\
Joseph Cassara
RaveThe Book Reporter Yet what brings these dynamic and memorable people together is love, and the House of Xtravaganza, a home to those who don't have one, a place where all are treated like the royalty they are, and with love and loyalty --- major themes in this great breakout book by Joseph Cassara.
