I'm surprised, delighted, a bit freaked out, a lot overwhelmed, a ton grateful, and extremely relieved that the book is doing SO WELL!!! The 5 star reviews are pouring in. Below are my two favorites. The first is by my buddy Roger, who plays Mandolin in my band, The After Super String Band (I play bass). Roger is one of the most decent men I've ever met. He's deeply Christian too, AND he's in his 70's. So for him to READ this book (a Young Adult girl book with a GOOD amount of sex), and for him to LOVE this book (!!!) was surprising and fantastic. I love you, Roger!
My second most favorite review (below Roger's) is by my amazing editor Suzanne Kingsbury. Suzanne has a way with words (to say the least!). She is a huge reason why the book is selling so well. I love you, Suzanne!
Other blessings? I got accepted into the CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) program at Fletcher Allen hospital in Burlington, VT - a four year adventure which will change my life as it polishes me up to become a hospital chaplain. What? A chaplain writes about teen girls having awesome sex???
Yup.
xoxo
This Is A Must Read Book!, May 30, 2014
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This review is from: Dont Tell (Kindle Edition)
Don't Tell is the story of 4 teenage girls, each with secrets, as they approach the end of their high school years. The story is told through their voices, their experiences and perceptions, and it is gripping, in much the same as Jodi Piccault's tales make you want to keep turning pages until the book is done. At least this was so for me; I couldn't put the book down until I finished it and learned the outcome of the secrets that were so artfully woven into the story. The author, Lava Mueller, is extremely gifted at removing herself as author and letting the characters tell their own story in their own unique voices, and with incredible fine detail. This book was probably written for young adults, but most of the people I know who have read and loved it are full-time grown-ups who have found it as compelling as I have. It will appeal to anyone with a sense of adventure and curiosity.
One of the best YA books I've ever read..., May 18, 2014
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This review is from: Don't Tell (Paperback)
This book is a stay-up-all-night, can't-wait-to-turn-the-next-page read. You will not be able to put it down. I totally fell in love with these characters. Senior year, during a blooming New England spring, four friends explore first love, salacious moments (finally a book that doesn't shy away from sweet, teenage sex!!) and the depth of their friendship. Running beneath it all are the dangerous secrets each girl has to face. By the end we find out how far they will really go to save each other. This is a MUST READ. I couldn't put it down. Thank you Lava Mueller. Hurry up and write another one!!!!!