I am so thrilled that The Competition is finally out in the world today!

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What are early reviewers saying?

I was hooked!

Both of the main male characters were such understanding, sensitive, quietly confident and caring individuals. It is not typical in a YA, or books in general, for the majority of the male characters to be something other than extremely ‘manly’, overconfident and flirtatious, it was refreshing.

This is probably one of the most diverse books that I’ve read.

Compelling story! I really enjoyed this book about teens competing in a writing competition. It was intriguing getting to know the characters, with all their fears and secrets and personalities.

I also would like to give special appreciation for the homeschooling shout out; I particularly loved those moments.

Cecily Wolfe does an excellent job of capturing and revealing the lengths some will go to get back at people, and also the tenderness of being friends.

The Competition is a book that travels dark places with a little torch in the back pocket.

Thank you so much to all of you who took the time to read and review early, and for readers who contacted me directly who shared how much certain characters and situations spoke to their own lives and experiences.

One girl wrote about her autistic sister, and how much Julia was like her in all the positive as well as negative ways; three homeschooled teens wrote to thank me for having a homeschooled character, and not just for including her but having her as a strong, smart girl who is a good example to everyone present.

Five (FIVE!) young people wrote to tell me that they have family members who are incarcerated, and that Mary Sofia's feelings were so much their own.

I am so glad that these characters were able to reach readers in such a personal way.

Happy reading, and please, keep sharing your thoughts with me! I love hearing from readers.