Indie Scouting Report: March 2020

In this roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight a fairy tale adaptation, a story of spiritual awakening, and a family comedy.

 

The Cracked Slipper

Stephanie Alexander

Synopsis: This is a retelling of Cinderella’s happily-ever-after.

PW’s Takeaway: Alexander writes sensitively about reality falling short of dreams.

 

 

The Mystical Ark

Eileen Patra

Synopsis: The discovery of the Ark of the Covenant sets off a spiritual awakening.

PW’s Takeaway: A high-action, scripture-driven thriller.

 

 

Relatively Sane

Whitney Dineen

Synopsis: This is a side-splitting sequel to Dineen’s Relatively Normal.

PW’s Takeaway: Readers are sure to laugh and cringe along with the characters.