I was so proud to find out that a USA Book Store that purchased Reasonable Lies, all the way over in South Georgia, USA, had purchased five copies to sell in their store and then the owner, Lucy Harrelson, decided she wanted to read it.
Any amount of words is amazing to receive but sometimes, readers blow me away with what they say about my books and how it makes them feel emotionally, mentally, and even physically sometimes too.
In her words, “I usually stay away from books that tackle tough issues. But something kept drawing me back. Whether the gorgeous cover, the reviews, or maybe the Universe at large–whatever the reason, I picked it up and read it in an afternoon.”
Red Horse Books and Gifts is an independent USA book store that gives indie authors coveted shelf space and offers high-quality used books, new releases, and handcrafted gifts for book lovers.
Also, if you live that way, she has an event on May 28th, 2022 from 12-6pm. A pop-up book shop with hundreds of new and used books. Details can be found here.
See her full review below that simply blew me away…
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Book Review 5/5
“I originally purchased this book to carry in my bookstore. It was beautiful and fit the specs for the shelf I was looking to fill. After hearing what other readers said, I held off reading it. I usually stay away from books that tackle tough issues. But something kept drawing me back. Whether the gorgeous cover, the reviews, or maybe the Universe at large–whatever the reason, I picked it up and read it in an afternoon.
Let me say that, without a doubt, Reasonable Lies is superbly written. The storyline is heart wrenching, and the the story arc is engaging from start to finish. Be warned, however. You will need tissues. I made it to Chapter Four before I broke down and cried. I cried for the MC, for her dad, for me, for my dad. I was a huge blubbery mess. But I could not help myself. I had to keep reading. And I pretty much cried throughout the entire book. It reminded me of the fragility of our lives and everything we take for granted.
This book will tear you to pieces and build you back together and leave you questioning everything from the meaning of life to every white lie you ever told. I found myself questioning what I would do if I were ever in this situation. Would I want to protect my family or would I decide to openly share my struggles? With two young daughters of my own, this book forced me to realize that life can change in the blink of an eye. It challenged me to really think about what I would do and how I would react. But as readers, we need books like this–books to remind us of our humanity, of our fragility, and ultimately of our strength in our times of weakness.
Thank you @tarosewood for giving us such an incredible work of art.”
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