It was so nice to read a book about a beautiful and uncomplicated character. Even though she was painfully shy, she had such wonderful hopes and dreams that every other girl has in life. Her life long best friend is her neighbor, Calder. The secret is that she's always been in love with him, but he doesn't know. I love Susan and how strong, kind, and loving she is. She has sacrificed so much her whole life taking care of others. People in the town and at school see her as strange and plain. Those that truly know her see so much more. It was a beautiful journey to take as the reader sees Susan for who she really is and you can't help but love her and want things to work for her. This realistic look at small town living and everyone knowing everyone else's business is perfectly shown. It is a wonder that this is the author's first published novel. It is such a beautifully written novel full of hopes, dreams, unfulfilled promises, and redemption leading to love.
The cover is gorgeous and also designed by the author. She is so talented! If you want to read a book with an uncomplicated plot that will hit you straight in the heart, The Simple Soul of Susan should be your next read.
