In this epic, inspirational drama, a red-haired 6-year-old girl struggles against her intuitive superpowers while surrounded by skeptical, sometimes cruel, family members and their secrets. She discovers that God will help her sidestep disaster when she listens and honors her gifts. Tantalizing and spiritual.
Born gifted with a rare seventh sense—the ability to read human hearts coupled with keen intuition— protagonist Kate Kindrick struggles to understand her capabilities. She is often bewildered by her unique perceptions combined with seeing symbols and panoplies of color in people’s hearts. Kate’s parents fear that their young daughter suffers from delusional psychosis. Their concerns are intensified by her claims that she has conversations with an angel. Only her grandmother, who is gravely ill, and her uncle, a famous writer, encourage Kate to develop her gifts.
Yet it’s her naiveté of the intuitive signs that augur trouble. When she doesn’t heed an inner warning, her world spins into a dangerous spiral that spells hazard for her and those she loves. Her antics land her cherished uncle in the hospital. His life hangs in the balance.
Just when she believes things couldn’t get worse, her life cascades down a doubly treacherous path. She is forced to spend extended time with her teenage cousin, Marilla Marzy, and the girl’s sinister father—Vaynem Moxsin. Tormented by both of them, she prays for rescue. Shocking events transpire.
The Girl Who Could Read Hearts explores issues relevant to many of today’s societal woes: deteriorating family relationships, prejudice, abuse, eating disorders, and limiting belief systems. It delves into the mysteries of death and of angels, plus intuition, finding God in all, and true love. Full of spirit, this poignant story brims with inspiration, daring, and hope.
A moving, memorable story...
A moving memorable story that combines spiritual reflections with a myriad of social, political and personal conflicts...and they make for a complex web of events. The Girl Who Could Read Hearts is a highly recommended, evocative read for young adult-to-adult audiences who are interested in stories of evolution,spiritual guidance, and ultimately, hope."
--D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
This is an affecting story about believing in oneself, and perhaps even of the importance of the supernatural.
In Sherry Maysonave's intriguing and supernatural The Girl Who Could Read Hearts, a young girl with special powers navigates through the drama in her life... The story has an immediate mystical tone,introducing its innocent young protagonist and the enigmatic doll that communicates with her. The narrative flows well and is filled with dynamic,rich imagery... Kate proves to be a sweet protagonist, one who is very well developed.
The use of the diverse family members from several generations creates the sense of a rich tapestry of history and of the scope of the secrets, adding appeal to the already seductive plot. Their interwoven stories further convey themes of believing in oneself and in divine intervention... The Girl Who Could Read Hearts is an affecting story...
- Foreword / Clarion Reviews
A highly recommended read... an inspirational story that vividly treats the themes...
The Girl Who Could Read Hearts by Sherry Maysonave is an inspirational story that vividly treats the themes of intuition, religion, God, love, and many others. The book tells the story of a girl with the extraordinary gift of seeing what most ordinary people do not see.
Sherry Maysonave is a very skilled author and her work explores one of the challenging issues that many people face in contemporary society: the loneliness of the gifted person. The story is well written and there is a powerful psychological depth that will haunt many readers. But the story is highly inspirational, one of those tales that will encourage readers to have the courage to stand out, to accept their gifts, and to embrace who they really are. The author's tone is gentle and compassionate, and her voice rings through with clarity and authority. The highly accessible writing is punctuated by vivid descriptions and colorful dialogue... The Girl Who Could Read Hearts is a story of faith, a powerful defense for those who dare to follow the light they see within them. A highly recommended read!
--Romuald Dzemo, 5-Stars, Readers' Favorite Reviewer
There is a delightful mixture of intriguing characters, realistic dialogue, spiritual concepts and mystical experiences...
The Girl Who Could Read Hearts by Sherry Maysonave is a truly enjoyable way to be reminded of the magic possible in earthly lives.
Sherry Maysonave... has written an inspirational and thought-provoking novel. Ms. Maysonave writes in a clear, easy-to-read style; the story flows effortlessly. While there are many characters and various connections between them, it is easy to keep track of each one, primarily due to her distinct descriptions of each person.
The author's sharing of her own intuitive abilities at the end of the book is also enlightening.This book is truly a page-turner, engaging the reader from the first page until the last.
--Deborah Lloyd, 5-Stars, Readers' Favorite Reviewer
A groundbreaking story with a theme that is rarely touched upon inthis genre...
The Girl Who Could Read Hearts by Sherry Maysonave is a psychological novel, a beautiful story of coming to grips with one's gifts. Kate Kindrick has the rare gift of the seventh sense... Can she assume it, fully accept it, and bear it through the many challenges that lie ahead?
The Girl Who Could Read Hearts is well written and, yes, the language casts a powerful spell from the very first word of the story. The prose is well-crafted with a strong and masterful use of descriptions to create an unsettling feeling in readers, and a setting that draws the reader irresistibly into the story. The multidimensional plot is very symbolic of the parallel universe inhabited by the psyche of the protagonist. The story starts with conflict and it is important to see how it climaxes.
Readers will also enjoy the well-crafted characters and how the author explores their psychological health. Sherry Maysonave makes readers care about her characters and invites them to embrace their weirdness, their God-given talents without shame.
-- Arya Fomonyuy, 5-Stars,Readers' Favorite Reviewer
