RaveChicago Review of BooksA philosophical journey all ought to embark on ... A new and intimate story of desire and just how far we’ll go to justify obtaining them. A riveting, bold challenge to the norms of relationships, friendships and marriages, Elkin has certainly earned her place on any bookshelf and in the minds of any reader. I’ll be reading this one again and again.
Jo Hamya
PositiveChicago Review of BooksWhile this book would be easy to sum up as a daddy issues book, that would only serve to discount Hamya’s immaculate character crafting ... I was engrossed in this father-daughter duel from the first page to the very last. A novel chalk full of wrongdoings, generational feuds, and rude awakenings, The Hypocrite is a story that will stick with you long after you put it down.
Halle Butler
RaveChicago Review of BooksI was far from disappointed ... One of the most admirable aspects of Banal Nightmare is the sheer scope of characterization that Butler brings the reader into. We follow nearly eight characters in depth ... Halle Butler brings together stunning prose, the Midwest, and a group of compellingly original characters to create what is truly, in the best way possible, a banal nightmare.
