... a whimsical and heartfelt testament to choosing the love story that fits you best and learning to live with yourself when love isn’t right next to you ... Holmes shines with her small-town setting, lovable characters and underdog heroine. She has a natural cadence for dialogue, grasping the dynamics of different relationships --- sibling, best friend, lover --- and giving voice to every inside joke, playful squabble and, even better, the words that go unsaid between the banter ... Perhaps what I loved most about Flying Solo was Holmes’ compassionate and tender exploration of legacy and inheritance ... While Flying Solo features a beautiful, moving journey of self-acceptance, a tender second-chance romance and a hilarious heist, it is this passage that truly will stay with me as I continue to build my own collections…which undoubtedly will include a shelf dedicated to Linda Holmes’ books.
Holmes blends humor, emotional depth, and small-town charm in this delightful story about the bonds of family and friendship, showing how even the most independent people need someone to lean on. Readers will love spending time with Laurie and her friends; suggest to fans of Katherine Center and Abbi Waxman.
Deeply entertaining and heartfelt ... [An] absolute winner ... It’s hilarious and insightful, with vivid characters who act and speak in utterly human and believable ways ... Flying Solo has it all: a mystery, shady con artists, a fabulously funny and supportive friend group and even a steamy romance.
Charming, often hilarious ... A delight from start to finish. Holmes has clearly done her research into how public librarians spend their time, and she also asks serious questions about how to make hard choices and live one’s life.
[A] fun page-turner ... Holmes’s colorful cast of characters pop off the page, and the sure-footed plot entertains. Readers will be eager to see what Holmes does next.
Holmes displays a gift for warm, richly drawn characters and situations that are as cozy as a steaming cup of tea. Laurie is refreshing as a heroine who is entering her 40s, a size 18, and completely comfortable with her life as an unmarried, child-free woman. There are no dramatics or big fights between her and Nick—just a believable adult relationship with real-world obstacles ... A charming and easygoing look at all kinds of love and the beauty of independence, featuring supremely likable characters.
