It’s been a year! As we approach the one-year anniversary of the publication of And the Stars Kept Watch, I find myself deeply grateful for all the support and feedback I’ve received. The book has enabled me to connect with people I’d otherwise never have reached. It’s a strange thing to give birth to a work that is now out in the world and to hear from readers how it impacts their lives.
For loyal readers and newcomers alike, I’d like to make a special Anniversary Offer: for a limited time, I’m offering signed copies of the novel at a special price of $10.00, with free shipping! It’s a perfect time to pick up a copy for family and friends! Simply click here or on the “Order Your Copy” tab in the menu above.
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The prestigious American Library Association’s Booklist has awarded Stars its coveted “Starred Review,” calling it a “flawless first novel” with “valiant writing that feels authentic and true.” A Starred Review indicates that a book is “outstanding in its genre.”
Kirkus Reviews calls Stars “a well-constructed novel about tragedy and healing,” and says “Friedrichs’ novel about loss and the search for a path to healing is sensitively told in a carefully composed narrative.”
Stars also garnered “honorable mention” status in the General Fiction category of the 2021 “Readers Favorite Book Awards!”
With a “4+” star rating on Amazon and Goodreads, reviewers are experiencing and appreciating the emotional journey the book offers to its readers.