Before Ever After - A Review

I'm thrilled to introduce you to a real treat, my blogger friend Samantha Sotto's début novel, Before Ever After.

Since I began blogging back in January, Sam has been a regular fixture around here, leaving her quirky wit behind with her kind comments.  I've come to look forward to her remarks, knowing they will always put a smile on my face.

Sam's now defunct blog, "The Slight Detour", was a countdown to the release of her début novel (which was released this month) and her attempt to not go stir crazy while waiting.  Her blog provided concrete advice for writers and a first-hand look into the publishing process, all written in Sam's humble and humorous style. But more importantly, her blog gave hope and inspiration to aspiring writers, myself included.  You can find Samantha's new blog at samanthasotto.com.

I've just finished reading my copy of Before Ever After  and I was blown away - it is THAT good!  It's written in the warm and witty style that I've come to recognize as Sam's unique voice.  Before Ever After  defies categorizing, crossing the genres of romance, mystery, historical adventure and fantasy and I found it to be an incredibly engaging story and a riot of fun to read.

Here's author Anne Fortier's review:  “Strap on your time-jumping goggles and fasten the seatbelt of your favorite armchair … Samantha Sotto is going to take you on a rollercoaster ride that will leave your teacup hanging in mid-air. I was floored by the gutsy scope of this highly unusual love tragicomedy, and loved the spunky writing that strings together the rambunctious plot. Before Ever After is one of those books that challenges the natural laws of fiction writing, but in a frisky and highly entertaining way.”

Author Adena Halpern gave this review:  "A smartly written romance, mystery, and historical adventure all wrapped up in a page-turner that will have you guessing until the very end.  I could not stop thinking about it."

Here's Samantha:



And here's the official book trailer:

Now everyone, please - go and buy yourself a copy!  Let's make this deserving novel a best seller.



Congratulation, Sam!  I could not be happier for you!