Debut litfic novel Make Me Free
This is my debut novel, Make Me Free:
In the early 2000s, a young woman, Ann Corbin, moves to the Midwestern city of Losanti, Ohio, after her father’s death, believing that God told her that her friend, Luke Phillips, who now lives there, is her soulmate. But a life of belief, hope, and lies runs headlong into stone-cold reality, and Ann quickly learns that nothing is as it seems.
Tropes:
- BIPOC, plus-size, neurodivergent-coded FMC
- religious trauma
- faith deconstruction
- grief
- family secrets
- unrequited love (limerence)
- found family
- missing mom
- open-door spice 🌶️
Make Me Free by Jaye Pool is on the ‘Zon, B&N, and other online bookish outlets.
💵 Price: $5.99 (sale) ebook / $17 paperback / $26 hardcover
http://www.jayepool.com/makemefree
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In 'Make Me Free', readers are invited to delve into the complexities of Ann Corbin's life as she navigates the intricacies of faith and personal truth. Set against the backdrop of the early 2000s in Losanti, Ohio, Ann's quest for understanding begins after her father’s death. A profound theme in the novel is the struggle between divine belief and personal doubt—something many readers can resonate with today. The protagonist, a BIPOC, plus-size, neurodivergent-coded female character, faces real-world challenges that extend beyond her romantic pursuits. The novel tackles religious trauma head-on, exploring what it means to deconstruct faith and redefine personal beliefs. Readers will encounter rich thematic elements such as grief and the quest for family connection, which are poignantly expressed through Ann's emotions and experiences. Key tropes like unrequited love and found family shine throughout the narrative, pulling readers into a world filled with both heartache and hope. The book captures the essence of the human condition, highlighting the nuances of relationships shaped by secrets and societal expectations. Make sure to grab your copy at an affordable price of $5.99 for the ebook or $26 for hardcover, available through online retailers. Don't miss out on this gripping tale that promises to resonate with those who have ever challenged their beliefs or sought acceptance in a world filled with uncertainty.
