The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope: A Novel
&#8220;An incredible, otherworldly love story...[that] reads with the urgency of a lifelong secret finally confessed.&#8221; (Julianna Baggott, bestselling author ofPureandGirl Talk)&#8220;First-time novelist Riley&#8217;s exquisite language draws the reader into this improbable, beautifully rendered, somewhat biblical love story with a wildly imaginative premise that is irresistible, tender, and provocative.&#8221; (Library Journal)&#8220;Rhonda Riley&#8217;s debut novel fuses a lyrical, tender love story with a sophisticated depiction of a supernatural sentient being&#8230; [Riley] succeeds both in getting the reader to suspend disbelief and fashioning a compelling story.&#8221; (Publishers Weekly)&#8220;Well-written and stocked with many strong characterizations.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews)&#8220;Folkloric elements blend with pure romance in Rhonda Riley&#8217;s startling The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope, a debut novel that raises questions about how well we ever know our loved ones--and whether it even matters&#8230;.Riley&#8217;s unusual meditation on the private worlds we build to shelter our partners and our children is written with earthiness and deep appreciation for the power of the land&#8230;. Both dreamily erotic and filled with the relatable minutiae of day-to-day life (Shelf Awareness)&#8220;The Enchanted Life of Adam Hopeis strange and powerful, a hybrid work that&#8217;s part Alice Munro, part Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and entirely, marvelously, itself. In her debut novel, Rhonda Riley has written the most resonant and touching love story I&#8217;ve read in a very long time.&#8221; (Lauren Groff, bestselling author ofThe Monsters of Templeton)&#8220;Enhanced by gorgeous depictions, THE ENCHANTED LIFE OF ADAM HOPE evokes the wonder of being alive, of loving, of finding one&#8217;s home. By the end, it feels like you have truly listened in on a life. This should be one of 2013&#8217;s most deserving hits.&#8221; (BookPage)&#8220;The Enchanted Life of Adam Hopecreates a world in which the reader will encounter the full spectrum of emotions&#8230; This stunningly beautiful and unforgettable novel, a testament to the possibilities and triumph of love, find a permanent home in the reader&#8217;s heart.&#8221; (Richmond Times-Dispatch)