PositiveBooklistO’Neill uses evocative descriptions and near-constant tension to carry this dark almost-fairy-tale to an unexpected conclusion.
Elizabeth Weiss
PositiveBooklistHarriet’s astute and descriptive narration is interspersed with flashbacks of Maude and Lenny’s own ill-fated careers in show business. Readers who enjoy bittersweet, coming-of-age stories like Anna Quindlen’s Miller’s Valley (2016) or The Distance Home by Paula Saunders (2018) will root for Harriet.
Patti Callahan
PositiveBooklistThis is a heartwarming tale about the transformative power of books, with engaging and detailed descriptions. George’s earnestness and imaginative nature uplift his family and will charm any reader who enjoys looking at the stories behind our favorite childhood stories.
Sara Nisha Adams
PositiveBooklistThis moving debut demonstrates the power of novels to provide comfort in the face of devastating loss and loneliness.