“Smart, funny, sad, bawdy, sweet and sour; if this book were pizza it would be a hot, delicious ham and pineapple,” said Jonathan Hawpe of Carmichael’s Bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky.
“Superbly beautiful, raw, heartbreaking writing that takes its place among the stars.” said BJ Hegedus of PostalWorks Silver Lake in Los Angeles, California
Casey Gerken said of the debut, “Full of magic, history and mythology, this book is a quiet climb to the top of the biggest hill on the roller coaster and you can’t wait to get to the other side!"
“Wilder Girls’ successor is finally here — and it’s eerier and more atmospheric than any reader could hope for!" said Laura Graveline of Brazos Bookstore.
“Literary mystery with a fresh twist — one of the characters is a huge Python whose P.O.V. is devoid of all emotion, ‘cause, hey — it's a snake,” said BJ Hegedus of Postalworks Silverlake.
"Reading this very touching graphic memoir, one hopes for a sequel to learn more about where Laura has planted her roots," said said Shirley Mullin of Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore.
“A wonderfully told tale of family, friendship, grief, and longing. A Comb of Wishes explores what happens when legend and real life meet,” said Susan Williams of M. Judson Booksellers.
"I can’t wait for young readers to explore Chidani and discover just how magical and extraordinary they are!” said Isabella Ogbolumani of Buffalo Street Books.