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Sunday, December 31, 2023

Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner

How I Heard About It
*I'm a huge fan of all things Jeff Zentner.  It was exciting to learn he was writing a novel published for adults.  He is EXPERT writer in young adult stories.  I tried everything I could to score an ARC, but had no luck.  Then I saw a post on social media by Jeff Zentner himself, stating NetGalley was offering an E-Galley of his upcoming novel.  It was downloaded as soon as I saw this post.


What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Colton Gentry has everything he ever wanted: a hit song, a rising career, and married to a mega-star.

*One night on stage after drinking too much, he lets lose on the country music audience about his personal feelings towards guns and the shooting death of his best friend.

*This incident brings an abrupt ending to his music career.  

*Colton finds himself moving back to his hometown and living with his mother.

*After running into his high school girlfriend, he begins a new path both personally and professionally.


What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*It was so wonderful to get back to a Jeff Zentner novel.  

*I found the reading to be enjoyable and satisfying as with his previous stories.

*As I was reading, I came to know and understand Colton; along with his past and present actions.  

*The plot was told in alternating time periods going back and forth between Colton's present life and his high-school years.  

*Jeff Zentner did a terrific job of letting the reader know how it would be for a human to go from the top of his game, to pretty much hitting rock bottom.


Who Should Read It:
*This novel is definitely for all Jeff Zentner fans.  It was such a pleasure to see how the author transitioned from writing young-adult to adult stories.  A solid work of fiction.  Happy Reading!


Rating:
  4 STARS out of 5 Stars



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