As an indie author, it’s important to get online reviews. Actually, it’s CRUCIAL to get online reviews. Why? Amazon uses an algorithm to determine which products to push–and books with lots of 5-star reviews (over 50) have a better chance of appearing in search results, etc. Needless to say, I’m super eager to get reviews. (hint, hint!)
The review that came in yesterday, though, wasn’t on Amazon or Goodreads. It wasn’t on Facebook or any social media. It was written (& drawn) with markers on a blank sheet of paper. And it will be cherished forever.
CONCERTO REVIEW
I love your book, the combination of magic and mythology was astounding. The battle at the end had lots o’ action and I love love love action. I’m just gonna sum it up with just a few words … , … YOUR BOOK WAS AWESOME!!!
Love, Adam Spero (age 10)
Adam finishing Mom’s book yesterday, snuggling with Mom on the couch.
Looking back at my posts, I see that my oldest AJ finished Forte when he was 10 and gave me the most valuable review.
Adam finished Forte last summer and was like “Oh no, she drank the blue stuff! This is baaaaaaad!”
Adam finished Forte last summer. Loved it!
I sat with Adam as he finished the final pages of Concerto. It was a special moment. I loved seeing his reading habits. Unlike me, he wasn’t racing to finish. He took his time. Stopped to admire the cover, read the back copy blurb. He even took a break to read the teaser chapter for book #3, for the second time.
Oh, those little hands holding my book, *my heart*.
jdspero 
This is so special and wonderful!!!
It is! 🙂