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Prior-military, stay-at-home-mom, dog-mom, crafter mom, and gym mom, Jessica enjoys a variety of activities, including brainstorming stories in her free time.
Born and raised on the West Coast, she majored in Psychology at the University of California San Diego. She moved around with the military, but finally settled on the East Coast where her husband grew up. She now officially considers herself a North Country girl where she enjoys raising her daughter and sharing in her love of the outdoors and a good book.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
In Fire and Tears by Jessica Lewandowski, Jade’s life has been stolen time and again, first by her stepfather, who sells her to the highest bidder, and then by Ivan, a ruthless man who refuses to let her go. Escaping from his grip, she flees across a snowy mountainside, but her past is never far behind. With a mysterious ally searching for her and demons that won’t stay buried, Jade must decide whether to keep running or stand and fight. A harrowing psychological thriller, Fire and Tears is a gripping tale of survival, resilience, and the ultimate battle for freedom. Lewandowski writes with confidence and conviction in this very dark subject area so that her audience will take every moment seriously. This results in a haunting and powerful thriller where Jade’s fight for survival will stay with you long after the last page and make you think about the real-life issues surrounding trafficking and violence against women.
I felt connected to Jade thanks to the close, personal style of narration and the way Jessica Lewandowski lets us into her innermost feelings. The author crafts an unflinching and gripping story of courage in the face of unimaginable darkness, where we’re with our heroine every step of the way. The world and character development around Jade is visceral and real at every turn, making those raw, intense, and deeply emotional moments resonate just like they would if they were playing out live in front of you. This, when combined with the jagged sense of pacing, makes you feel that there’s danger at every turn for a relentless, edge-of-your-seat read that is both heartbreaking and empowering by the time you reach the end. Overall, Fire and Tears is a highly recommended read for fans of realistic, visceral thrillers with an important message at the core.
