Queenie...Ohhh Girl!

Wow!

Queenie is a fabulous read...absolutely amazing. This book took me through the paces. There was laughs and tears; I was sad and angry; I wanted to shake some sense into Queenie and fight for her...just so many emotions. I understood Queenie because I know her. She is my sisters, cousins, and friends; and at times she is me. She embodies the emotional roller coaster that so many women ride every day. Mental health is important, even for the strongest of women. I fell in love with her friends and family.

 An wonderful debut!

When You Read This...

Grief is a complicated and fickle monster, no wonder so many of us have trouble moving past it.  Mary Adkins handles the complications of losing a love one with grace, compassion and humor.  I love the creativity of epistolary novels.

I am totally impressed by an author's ability to tell a story through letters, and now in the 21st century; blog posts, e-mails, and texts.  I felt and understood all the emotions of the characters who were missing Iris.  My heart went out to Iris for how honest and raw she was about her situation.  Carl and Phil kept me in stitches! 

Well done Ms. Adkins!