A Burning Bridge

by Jamie Weaver

Ruby hasn't had a family for seventeen years and she hasn't felt the need for one either. Who needs a family when you're traveling the world, taking amazing photographs, following your favorite bands, and jumping into the fray of political protests? It's the life she had set out to make for herself, but sometimes, things change for the absolute worst and the only place that Ruby can go...is home. Brooke has always worked so hard to have a life that she can be proud of. Between keeping her beautiful house spotless and running a side business of baking gourmet cupcakes, she's also taking care of her teenage twins and making sure that her husband can keep his head on straight while he grades term papers. For the most part, Brooke's life is perfect...until her little sister reappears after seventeen years with hell licking at her boot heels.

232 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 9, 2019

About the author

Jamie Weaver is an eclectic author who enjoys writing in several genres, touching on themes of self-discovery, dysfunctional families, mystery, real life horror, love, and much more. Currently she has published two novels, three poetry collections, and two non fiction books.

She lives in the mountains of Pennsylvania at the family home, Wanderer's Rest, with her husband and her mother.

Jamie's published work includes A Burning Bridge, Anything, It's Witchcraft, Storm in my Teacup, See You in Hell, Anarchic Flux, and The Tarot: A Quest for Wisdom.

Reviews

[Sea Caummisar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lately, I've been stepping out of my usual genre (horror) just because I love to read just about anything that has a good story. This book was an emotional tale about the importance of family. There was a cast of very likeable characters ( I seemed to identify with the black sheep, personally). Then there was even a bad guy, and some action. Some parts of the story seemed to almost drag, but the ending made up that. I enjoyed this book

[Renee Legris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the most engrossing novel I've read in a long time! A fascinating cast of characters - if I had to choose a favorite, it would be the main character's nephew Ash, which is unusual for me because I don't generally have a lot of empathy with adolescent boys. Ruby, the main character, was a hoot. It was constantly eye-opening seeing the world from her point of view. She was satisfyingly complex, too. I could never be sure what she would do next, or how she would feel about something. Another unique character was Khloe, a way-too-knowing high school girl who has an awful lot going on in her life.

The author has a way with plot as well as characters. There were surprises around every corner (just like real life), and she skillfully wove a lot of threads together. She even does action well, which is not easy. But at the heart of the book is the net of developing relationships among Ruby, her estranged sister, and her sister's family. That was really sweet to watch, even though there were some bumps in the road.

Oh yes, and snark! Very amusing snarkiness, mostly from Ruby.

I would gladly read a sequel.