the simplicity of cider

I've never actually been to Wisconsin, having grown up in the southeast, but after reading The Simplicity of Cider, by Amy E. Reichert, now I kind of want to go.

The novel is about Sanna, a woman who lives and works with her father on their family's orchard in Door County, Wisconsin, until her orderly, predictable life is turned upside down by the arrival of a single father and his son. Familial relationships, addiction, love, loss, treachery apples - all are topics covered in the book.

The characters are all well developed, and the various multiple plot lines are woven together very well - as a writer myself, I'm super-impressed with that. I read the book quickly because I was eager to find out how everything turned out.

Overall, I'd give The Simplicity of Cider 4/5 stars. The only reason I'm withholding the last star is because it's just a little too description-heavy for my tastes. I personally prefer more dialogue and character interaction and fewer wordy descriptions. However, it didn't detract from the book too much - it's just my personal reading preference.

The best part? YOU might get a free copy of the book! I've partnered with Gallery Books, who offered me an ARC to review in exchange for my opinion, to give one lucky winner a copy of The Simplicity of Cider! To win, all you need to do is:

• Sign up to receive my emails if you haven't already (see the little box below the social media icons on the top right of my home page), then...
• Leave your first and last names in the comment box. That's it!

You must complete both steps to be eligible to win. You have until midnight tonight, May 16, and I'll choose a winner at random to be announced on Thursday morning.

I'm so excited because I LOVE getting to do giveaways, and I know some of you will just adore this book. Don't forget to enter, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

xoxo,
E