Ich Verstehe Nicht: I don't Understand

I love this cover! I'll be reading soon!

Have a great day!

Scott, Eden Legacy and Hearts of Avon

Hi Jessea,

Wow! I read your first chapter today, and I would've read more if I didn't keep getting an error when trying to pull up other chapters. Your style is so unique. I really love the format you have chosen. The poetic layout is refreshing to the eyes, and your smooth use of language warms my heart. You also have a great sense of style in your voice. For example, the reader feels so much of who you are when Rosie says: "Yeah, that's me. Shy." You have some wonderful descriptions as well, and you incorporate some really beautiful word choice (ie: "eyes like golden fire..."). Great stuff! I also really loved your poetic pausing throughout the first chapter (ie: "Misunderstood," and "Change, acceptance...Love.") These phrases add a lovely depth to your writing. There is a maturity in your voice... a real sense of understanding of human relationships. I am giving you many stars today and holding on my WL. Great job!

All the very best,
Faith Rose
Now To Him

Hi Jessea; What an interesting story you have. I wasn't sure what to expect. The result was a pleasant surprise. You have the making of a very good, buddy book. There is quality interaction between the main characters with good descriptions as to how and why they are on the trip. The key to this is it is hard to pick a favourite character as they are all well constructed. It took a little while to get used to the format but the flow of the writing more than made up for it.
I shall return to read more but have enjoyed the five chapters I have read so far.
Well done. Starred.
RMA
The Snow Lily

This is a little hard to read because of the format of your book.
However your writing is smooth and easy to read. The style is good and unique.
It looks to be an interesting story.
Good job.

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

P.S. Please take a look at my pirate adventure Driving Winds.

This is a sweet, bitter story and you are a good writer. Rosie is such a real character that I feel like this is almost an autobiography and a special time in your life. I did read the whole thing, and while I wasn't upset with Ethan and Liz, I literally cried over what Sam did to Rosie. She had such a hard life with her mom dying and her father's emotional withdrawal and then Ethan getting with her best friend, Liz. I just kept wishing that Sam would come around and be there for her in the end.

I like your writing style - it flows so smoothly and conversationally. Your dialogues are natural, very real, and your imagery is excellent: the dorm in Germany, skinny dipping, Martin playing guitar, Regensburg cathedral, and in chapters 10 and ll, the departure from Germany. That departure was as sad as Sam breaking up with Rosie. I was in the Peace Corps, Philippines, for two years and leaving my "family" of peer volunteers was as hard as anything else that's happend in my life - so I empathized with the departure at the airport totally.

Because I was so absorbed by this story, I failed to notice any typos or grammatical errors, and I have no suggestions on how to improve your manuscript. I liked the free prose style of writing, the length of your chapters, your imagery, and especially your characters. You developed all of them so well: Rosie; gorgeous Sam; smart Arturo; musically gifted Martin; Danny, the jock; Rosie's best friend, Ashley; Vicky and Emily, the twins; and even Wolfe and Stacia in Germany.

Your book is lyrical, captivating, touching, and very sad. But I loved it and think it will become a very popular book when it's published. You have my very best wishes for your publication! ... and many stars!

This is very good but hard to get into with the whole thing running down just the left hand side of the page, it could just be my computer doing it, its so old, but in all its a good read.well done.

alison