If you like fairy tales and shedding happy tears, this isn't the book for you. But if you're the type of person that likes to people-watch at airports, this is your book. I cried, said "No she didn't!!" out loud, and breathed sighs of frustration and relief throughout the book. Highly recommend!                                                                         - Jackie J.

If you’re looking for a fresh original story that will invigorate a wide range of emotions, this is the book for you. She articulates the story to make it seem personal, which helped me understand and even relate to the characters. From the small amount of research I performed, this is Lynn West’s first published book. That being said, I am now patiently awaiting another novel from her! Bravo! - Matt S.

Character voices and timelines are woven into an engaging story about an event that reverberates through multiple families and generations. The characters’ reactions to both suffering and blessings lead to very different outcomes, offering them and us an opportunity to reflect on how our choices affect the trajectory of our lives and of those around us. West's exploration of human behavior is both enthralling and illuminating. A great read! 

The Illusion of a Perfect Life drew me in right from the beginning, and I did not want to put it down. I had a love/hate relationship with the main character, a myriad of emotions rose up throughout, and I voiced, "One more chapter," enough times that the book was finished in just a few days. Certainly worth the read! - John H.