Book Review: Letting Go, by Maria Thompson Corley

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Book Type: Fiction - Love Story

Summary: A story of self-discovery and love.

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Letting Go written by Maria Thompson Corley is a story of self-discovery told through the eyes of the main character Cecile through diary entries, letter correspondence and dialogue. It is a unique love story.  The story spans decades from teenage years through middle adulthood and as the reader, we are privy to Cecile's inside thoughts and experiences through detailed diary entries. I found this writing style intriguing as well as a fantastic way to continue to move the story along such a substantial time frame.  

The story begins with Cecile falling in love with a young man, Teddy and continues through the evolution of their relationship.  Through infidelity and other relationship issues, we bear witness to the internal struggled survived by Cecile.  It is only with Langston, her true confidant and best friend, that she navigates her feelings and shares intimate details of her relationship struggles with Teddy. 

As the reader, we must come to terms with her decisions while still hoping for her long-term happiness.  Letting Go leaves you fulfilled as well as hopeful by the stories end.  A great read with the depth and intrigue that readers enjoy in a love story and with the right mix of self-discovery and self-reliance. 

I rated the novel 5-stars and highly recommend it. I am looking forward to seeing Maria publish more novels in the future!

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Stacey Ritz is a bestselling author and award winning writer. An empathetic and compassionate storyteller, Ritz wrote for a plethora of local and national news outlets, magazines, blogs, and websites (copywriter), prior to becoming a novelist. Her book, Covered in Pet Fur  has gained attention from RIVA Media and Animal Planet. She is the Executive Director and co-founder of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. – a 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization that has saved more than 11,000 lives (and counting). She currently resides in Ohio. Ritz is published through Rockville Publishing. You can interact with Stacey online via Stacey's Book Blog, on Pinterest, andInstagram.

Ritz writes the following genres:
Non-Fiction:
Motivation/Inspiration
Writing/Publishing
Animal Welfare
Fiction:
Love Stories

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