Waiting for professional reviews to come in is a bit nerve-wracking, to say the least.
Today I thought I'd share some of the nice things reviewers have said about my latest YA novel, Falling For You.
VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates, a publication for librarians) says, "Schroeder has done a wonderful job creating teenage characters from a variety of backgrounds and using those backgrounds to influence their actions. This novel is ripe for use in a classroom or book club; discussion points include: healthy relationships, poetry as expression, relationship boundaries, and more. Readers looking for a realistic teen read saturated in emotion will love Falling For You."
Ripe for use in a classroom? That makes me as happy as this cute little guy!
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School Library Journal says, "Rae is a well-drawn, strong-willed heroine, and her blossoming relationship with a homeschooled neighbor adds a sweetness and depth to the story."
Awesome! Sweetness, like a cupcake, right?
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books says, "As things get worse and worse for her, she [Rae] seeks ways to help herself and others that are faithful to her character; she's no Pollyanna, but she is determined that the messes that surround her on all sides won't define her, and she manages to convince herself and others that being honest about one's pain can bring compassion. It's a heartening message for readers in difficult situations, and the poems scattered throughout the text enhance the cathartic note of hope in hard times."
I love that she mentioned the hope that I believe is prevalent throughout in what is sometimes a pretty sad story. Hope like the rainbow represents, yes?
Thanks for letting me share. While it's a bit disappointing I didn't get reviewed by a couple of the big ones, at least I did get a few nice ones. I think I can breathe easy now. Add a Comment