In Publishers Weekly!

Congrats!

It's rare to get a fully glowing review in PW. They sort of pride themselves on throwing in at least one negative. But there's plenty of great quotes out of this, such as:

"Milly's conflicted relationship with her own mind is skillfully portrayed."

"A strong look at how mental illness can manifest and affect lives"

"Cronkhite (Deep in the Meadows) crafts an unusual psychological thriller."

Congrats!

Sweet! Congrats!

CGs on the review! Yup, there are some "money" lines in there.

Congrats, Undercover! It's an overall favorable review. Go, you!

Congratulations, Undercover!!! That is insanely awesome news for you!

Undercover said:

Thanks, Marlys. I really appreciate it.

Yes, Cathy, I was thinking the same thing. I think there's a way I can add it to my Amazon page. I'll have to look into that. Thanks again.

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Poisoned Pen will probably take care of that for you. Drop your editor a line and see if that's something marketing does.

Must be exciting to see your book reviewed in PW - Congratulations!

Undercover said:

And, and, and...My book is finally on the shelf at an actual brick and mortar B&N here in my local area, listed as recommended reads from local authors!!! (my avatar)

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I think this might be more exciting than the review! This is a dream many writers have - book on the "recommended" table in the story.

Wow.

Being in Publisher's Weekly is definitely an achievement to be proud of! Congratulations!

Very, very cool.

Congrats!

Congratulations!!!

Undercover said:

It's not a glowing review, but it's pretty good to me. And that it's in Publisher's Weekly is even better.

Here's the link: http://publishersweekly.com/978-1-9293-4502-1

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Congrats! And I love the pic of Disconnected on the recommended bookshelf too

I'd agree that's a pretty positive review. Congrats on that and also on being recommended at the B&N! That must feel pretty sweet.

Squeeing for you Undercover!! So happy for you!! (and I love your new avvie! )

Well, Ms Cronkhite, this is mighty awesome, both the PW positives and the B&N shelving. Woo hoo! I'm excited for you!

Sorry. But this review borders on the idiotic. The praise is cool and undoubtedly deserved. But the critique?!

the overall narrative is disjointed and unfocused; dramatic revelations come off as muted and distant. Even Milly's diagnosis carries little weight or impact, while another surprise regarding her family is bluntly revealed. Despite these shortcomings,

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What do you expect? If the protag is "disconnected" a main symptom of that is detachment. Of course things are going to appear muted and be put across as such. To do otherwise, put them across as dramatic, would be to undermine the character and entire point of the novel.

Seriously confused.

Anyway. Awesome going. Proud of you !

And like Cathy said, there is probably a quota of negativity that has to be stuck in to each and every review so I wouldn't pay it any attention.

You must be thrilled. Congratulations!

Sat Nam! (literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting)

Congrats on both the review and the B&N placement!

Blessings,

Siri Kirpal

Congrats, Undercover! Looks like, based on your avvie, your book is shelved in a bookstore, too! (Barnes and Noble? Books-A-Million?)