REVIEWS
“AN ENDEARING CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE THAT KEEPS A-ROCKIN’.” — Kirkus Reviews
“. . . the stage is set for some delightful misunderstandings, including some concerning an upcoming music festival . . . The author excels at creating memorable people and putting them into comical situations . . . the story’s playful conceit, and Reynolds’ deft development of it, together result in a fun musical journey.” — Kirkus Reviews
COMPELLING …
“Being a drummer with experience in how touring in a rock band can grind you down, the book premise quickly pulled me in… The book is a compelling fun and easy read with characters that are colorful and quirky-cool. I love the way the redeeiming ending brought it all together. I highly recommend The Chayotes to anyone.”
— Dave Smith, Drummer, Back Pages Band
I WAS CHEERING THEM ON!
“The characters motivations, background, and foibles are done in believable detail. I found myself drawn in and wanted to read on. I was invested in those characters and I wanted to find out what happened to them.”
— H. Woodsford-Dean, Author of This Old Golden Land and Working At The Threshold
A FUN, SMART READ
“I wanted to make it last and enjoy it for as long as I could. The story was so well plotted, interweaving the characters, that it kept me on my toes!”
— C. Potthast, First AD/UPM, Directors Guild of America
A WONDERFUL YARN!
“As half of an acoustic duo in the 60s/70s, I have an inside appreciation for this book. I love how you wove squash and dogs into the story!”
— C. Nuttycombe, Songwriter, Musician & Recording Artist
ONE OF MY FASTEST READS
“If you measure success by the warm glow and lump in the throat after turning the last page, then you hit it out of the park.”
—D. Dixon, Retired Park Ranger
GREAT STORY, GREAT CHARACTERS
“Ms. Reynolds’ writing style is fun, witty and engaging, but her themes throughout the book are much deeper, touching on the dreams that we all have in youth that so often get lost in the daily shuffle of life but remain simmering beneath the surface. This is a story of taking risks, finding redemption, and most of all the healing and unifying power of music.”
— Maggie M., Contributing Reader
VIVID & ENTERTAIING
“The author’s detailed descriptions of people, places, and events are simply amazing! The images of colors, sounds, smells, along with the movements and language of the characters are vivid and entertaining. This is such a fun read with musical options on the side.”
— D. Weeks, Poet, Author of A Calming Collection
INCREDIBLY FUN READ
“The author gives the reader clever chapter titles and tailored playlist songs to ponder or listen to as you read. Her colorful cast of characters, all pursuing purpose and dreams, have adventurous and entertaining back stories. Their hope sprouts, culminating in a satisfying, uplifting ending.”
— M. Hackett, Retired Educator
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