Writer's Digest Competitions
“The author excels at showing us characters quickly, including animals. Even in the opening pages, we see her ex and have a full idea of who he is right away. We also immediately have a grounding for the story that helps illuminate the narrator's motivations and why her relationships unfold as they do. I'd also be remiss if I didn't point out how masterful the development of each of the animal's personalities is. As the story moves along we see them as fully-fleshed out characters without over personifying them."
Karla Cavalli, Emmy Nominated TV Host, Actress, Dog Rescuer
“Leasha is an intrepid angel walking among us on earth, and this memoir proves that. She fixes each damaged dragon and ferociously loves them for eternity. It also exhibits how she is ridiculously hilarious...I could not put it down and ferociously devoured her every quirky, silly, brave and challenging story..."
Literary Titan
“Reading this book, I felt like I was riding shotgun in Alysia’s truck, driving from one impossible situation to the next, always with a dog (or three) in the back. Her writing is candid and conversational, never dressed up with needless polish, which makes the emotional punches land harder. Some chapters made me laugh, like with the golden retriever too bored to fetch, or the duck-pool competitions, while others left me with a lump in my throat. She doesn’t sugarcoat the burnout, the heartbreak, or the anger at human cruelty. Yet she also never loses sight of the beauty in each small victory. That mix of grit and tenderness stuck with me."
Readers' Favorite
“The narrative unfolds through a series of moments that build a deep connection between the reader and the dogs she rescues. The pace is easy to follow, with a rhythm that mirrors the emotional highs and lows of rescue work. The author’s ability to show the unique personality of each dog, along with her emotional growth, makes the people and animals feel genuine and memorable. There’s a strong sense of purpose in each chapter, exploring themes like second chances, healing, and the bond between humans and animals."
