The Review That Really Matters

So far, I haven't gotten any copies of reviews from the trade journals for Rogue, but I've had some nice blog reviews, including Mrs. Mac (no relation to the old friend of Kiara's family) from You Decide: Should I Read It or Not?, who writes: 

“Rogue” is a touching and honest look inside the mind of someone with Asperger’s, giving readers insight into their thought patterns and hidden feelings. As an Educator, I gained tips on how to help students who have Asperger’s and how to help others understand them a little better. It is a must read for educators and their students aged 9-14. It would also work well in middle and elementary school book clubs, as having discussions while reading it will help students get “on the same page” with each other and lead to less bullying.

I also appreciate Nancy Bo Flood's review and interview of me for The Pirate Tree: http://www.thepiratetree.com/2013/04/25/rogue/

Most encouraging, however, was a note I received from a writer working at a bookstore in southern California, who wanted to let me know about a review that one of the teens in her reading group wrote. After a short summary of the novel, teenager Erika said: