Publishers Weekly
“…a fine prose stylist…engrossing…”
The Book Reporter
“An emotional debut for fans of Elizabeth Strout and Diane Chamberlain…”
Booklist
“A sympathetic story of grief, shame, love, and forgiveness.”
Net Galley
“...this 5-star read is the perfect book club selection!”
“This book was so beautifully written and I devoured it…”
“After I finished The Ones we Keep, I was busting at the seams to be able to discuss this novel.”
“...an author to be watched…”
“It’s hard to believe that this writing came from a debut author…”
“Her writing is something spectacular…”
“What a fantastic debut! The Ones We Keep is a thought provoking novel that I found unputdownable!”
“...phenomenal, gripping story…”
“The Ones We Keep by Bobbie Jean Huff is a brilliant, beautiful book about what a person does to keep themselves from hurt.”
“...an emotional rollercoaster…”
“...so well done and compelling…”
“...simultaneously heartbreaking and endearing”
“...a powerful debut everyone should read”
“Wow. I am struggling with the right words to describe my feelings about this book. I easily give this a 5-star rating…”
“I have nothing but awe and respect for Huff’s writing, imagery, and character development. This book reads as if one of the greatest literary minds of our time had written it.”
“The Ones We Keep by Bobbie Jean Huff is brilliant beyond words…”
Goodreads
“...a perfect book for book clubs…”
“...masterful…”
“Gut-wrenching page turner…I simply could not put it down…”
“An author to be watched…”
“an emotional, and heartbreaking novel, and also a fascinating look into grief, and what it can do to a woman’s mental health. ” - @the_bashful_bookworrm
“A heartbending must read.” @momfluenster