The Lives We Take

by Jenness Walker

341 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2026

About the author

Jenness Walker lives in the South with her web developer husband, two kids, and a dog. She believes everything tells a story, and she can’t help looking for it, whether it’s in her day job of sorting vintage finds or in the lyrics of a new song blasting through her earbuds. She pens clean edge-of-the-seat fiction with romance, humor (sometimes) and hope (always). Her stories have been published in magazines and novella collections, and her books have crossed several genres. She is represented by the Steve Laube Agency.

Reviews

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Had me hooked from the beginning to the end. Looking forward to the next book in the series!!

[Jennifer Goldman]

Reading The Lives We Take by Jenness Walker was a really interesting experience for me! I honestly wasn’t entirety sure what to expect since this is not the first genre I usually pick up, but I was blown away! The futuristic world is very believable and the suspenseful elements keep you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put it down! It was much deeper and more emotional than I thought it would be, making me think a lot about people and the choices they make. There are several surprises waiting around the corner as you read...you will definitely not be able to guess what's going to happen next most of the time. I had to keep reading to figure out what was coming!

The suspense was strong, but it didn’t feel forced—it built naturally as the story went on. The main character is very easy to connect with from my perspective. She's not perfect and she's trying to do her best to survive. She, like most of us, is very complex.

I really enjoyed this book. It made me think and I am seriously invested in what happens next with these characters. If you like suspense that gets a little deep, this is the book for you!

I received an advanced reader’s copy from the author, but I am supplying this review voluntarily.

[Andrea Sickler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It is fast paced and drew me in from the very beginning!!
Can’t wait for Book 2 in this trilogy!