I took a leap and decided to submit my novel for review by Kirkus Reviews.
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. (The New Yorker offers a pretty insightful and succinct explanation for their role in the world of publishing here.)
The highlights?
"...vibrant and smoothly lyrical prose..."
"...this is a stirring first novel..."
"...A gentle, engaging, and heartfelt tale of family secrets and emotional closure..."
The low lights? Well, you can read them for yourself in the full, honest review, here.
Or, better yet, review Confluence yourself! I'd love to hear what you think.