PositiveLibrary JournalReaders will enjoy the variety of characters and their emotional chaos, as human interactions and relationships come under scrutiny in this deft and recommended novel.
Ruth Reichl
PositiveLibrary JournalThis multi-layered story will appeal to those who love food, Paris, and a happy ending.
Caoilinn Hughes
PositiveLibrary Journal\"...an intriguing story of complex family connections, highlighting the diversity that often exists among siblings, and underlining the commonalities that tie them together.\
Sigrid Nunez
PositiveLibrary Journal\"Nunez skillfully confuses the narrative—is it fiction or autobiography or both?—and confronts many issues, from mental illness to political chaos to vaccine denial ... Fans of thoughtful introspection in their reading will enjoy.\
Emma Cline
PositiveLibrary JournalCline cleverly leaves the outcome unresolved, but readers will easily imagine an ending ... Enjoyable reading for fans of contemporary fiction.
Allie Rowbottom
PositiveLibrary JournalStunning ... Rowbottom’s focus on second chances, true love, and self-awareness rings true as she calls out the image making and image makers of social media, and readers of a broad range of contemporary fiction will enjoy.
Gabrielle Zevin
RaveLibrary JournalZevin creates beautifully flawed characters often caught between the real and gaming worlds, which are cleverly juxtaposed to highlight their similarities and differences. Both readers of love stories and gamers will enjoy. Highly recommended.
Marcy Dermansky
PositiveLibrary JournalDermansky surrounds Allison with disappointing men, making her trust issues understandable, and she effectively captures Allison’s brain fog and inability to make reasonable decisions, particularly following a traumatic brain injury. The ending is satisfying, if unconventional. For readers of general fiction.
Jacinda Townsend
PositiveLibrary JournalTownsend provides many perspectives on motherhood while addressing potent issues of kidnapping, slavery, rape, abuse, and neglect, and vividly depicting their consequences. Highly recommended.
