This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Arya Fomonyuy for Readers' Favorite
Living in Water by Alex Z. Moores is a beautifully executed debut novel that features compelling themes, including love and friendship, adventure and self-discovery, the kind of story that readers want to keep in their hearts long after they have read it because of the deep stirrings it awakens. Stacey Shepherd has just accepted a teaching assignment in Germany for a change, perhaps hoping that by changing the milieu, he could ultimately create a meaningful life. However, when he decides to go on an adventure across Europe with his two friends and brother before starting his new job, they are transported into realities he never dreamed of, and life-changing experiences that open their eyes to the deeper truths of life, love, and friendship. And what has water got to do with all of this? This is the part that will surprise readers.
Alex Z. Moores’ writing is eloquent and very accessible, with great use of descriptions and dialogues that enhance the plot. It’s beautiful to note how the dialogues reflect the characters and allow readers to get into the setting. Living in Water isn’t the kind of book that builds on action and that focuses on the plot, and some readers may find the pace slow. However, it is important to consider the thoughtful, reflective style that showcases powerful lessons in relationships, and graciously leads readers to some form of spiritual awakening. For a debut novel, Living in Water is a huge success, a story that will entertain readers and provoke a gentle revolution, silent like the breeze in their hearts. Alex Z. Moores has the gift of capturing human emotions and yearnings in a language that will speak to many hearts.
