Andrea Hunter

There is no string of words that I could tie together to express how much I absolutely adored this book. I can't remember the last time I was so moved by a book that I could feel my breath catching in my throat over and over again. The imagery in these pages is breathtaking. These are some of the bravest poems I have ever read and I am so thankful for them.

I was thrilled to be asked to be part of a peer edit for this awesome little book. I was instantly drawn in with the book's warm and bright colors and the storyline was both relevant and relatable. Kids will benefit from reading this story of a sweet little button who wants nothing more than to be a small part of her friend's excitement to participate in something magical and creative. When the unexpected happens, Emily must learn how to navigate disappointment. I think a lot of children will see themselves in Emily and ultimately find comfort and hope in the ways she chooses to manage discomfort. Emily Was So Embarrassed is a testament to friends and all the beautiful ways that they see the best in us, even when we struggle to see it for ourselves.

This book was terrifying on a whole new level, a domestic level. It made me angry- I can't remember the last time I yelled so much at audio books characters. It made me uncomfortable. Initially I had sympathy for the characters but wound up hating them all in the end. But you know what? If an author makes you feel that many feelings, then they're doing something right. Even though it's very, very wrong

This book is so incredibly powerful and I loved it so much. This is storytelling in its most raw and honest form. The writing is absolutely beautiful and draws you in completely. It is one man's story of drowning and the branch of a tree reaching out and rescuing him. It is a reminder that our relationship with nature and our regard for ourselves are two of the most valuable connections that we can cultivate. I wish the author nothing but joy and peace and am grateful he had the courage and wisdom to share his story.

“The trick of life,” she said, “is that you can't hold the pain for too long. The magic, either.”

This was a really well written and absolutely heartbreaking book, which was based on true life events. There is a podcast available based on the true crime called “In the Dark”. At times I felt hopeless while reading this book because so much darkness was contained within the characters but people either face or become their own monsters. Sometimes our choices are the monsters that haunt us forever. Sometimes the things that save us are the very things that nearly destroy us.