Petscher is a gifted writer. From the first word of the prologue, I was hooked. Written in first person from the perspective of the protagonist, Emily Johnson, the book pulls you into the emotional, dramatic world of a high school senior struggling with the challenges most girls face. Women from all walks of life and ages will enjoy this blithesome novel, while being provoked to think about important moral and spiritual issues.
All the great plot elements a reader hopes for are present. Each well-developed character faces varying problems, including the drama of first love, jealousy, betrayal, temptation, and more. Petscher is destined to develop a following of dedicated readers.
Emily Johnson’s transition between high school and college presents ever-increasing pressure to abandon her faith. Faced with a decision to choose a path, she struggles with aversion to all her choices. I don’t want to spoil anything. However, you might be shocked by the twist her life takes.
Like all of us, Emily wants to have love, happiness, and fulfillment. She isn’t perfect, however she is trying to be a good person. You will laugh and cry with her as she prods through life as an emerging adult. At times you will wish you could say something to stop her from demise. Perhaps you will be inspired to confront a friend or even yourself about an important decision to be made.
You will find yourself relating to Emily from your own drama. As I research the author, I discovered why each character’s experiences and perspectives ring so true. Petscher grew up in Michigan, where the book is set. She has a Ph.D. in psychology and bases many of the elements present in the book from actual case studies.
As an ravenous reader, I have read more than 1000 books in my lifetime. This book was definitely one I thoroughly enjoyed. I am passionate about getting people to read. Studies show that more than half the populations of the world are illiterate. Read this book and encourage others to read as well.
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