In Dahlia's Wake by Yona Zeldis McDonough (8 out of 10)

Imagine life as the surface of a pond and a pebble is dropped in. Rings begin to form and they get larger and larger. This is the action portrayed in the novel, In Dahlia's Wake.

The two main characters, Naomi and Rick have been devastated by the loss of their only child, Dahlia. Their relationship has become distant and they begin to look for comfort in other areas. Their actions in turn effect others. Eventually the impact of Dahlia's death comes full circle in a terrifying climax.

The characters in this story were well written. The addition of the grandmother character gave the story a sense of balance and provided for the redemptive ending.

This book was recently published and should be available soon.

Originality -8 Characters- 8 Themes -8