Keija Parssinen’s “The Unraveling of Mercy Louis” release day GIVEAWAY!

Keija Parssinen is an incredible writer and storyteller. Her debut novel, The Ruins of Us, was simultaneously beautiful and shattering. Her second book, The Unraveling of Mercy Louis releases today and possesses a similar quality, but with even more mystery and an even sharper edge.

Mercy Louis is one part Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, one part Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor and Park, and a little Louise Erdrich’s The Round House too, in terms of rich settings, riveting plot, and family dynamics. Parssinen transports you to teenaged life in small town Texas, and presents the evangelical and psychic/psychological with nuance and thoughtfulness. She skillfully toes the paranormal with modern American pathos and even humor. The plot gripped me, and the fear of being a teenager in this southeast Texas refinery town during a modern-day witch-hunt felt very real and immediate to me–despite my life as a Midwestern mom.

Keija’s storytelling grips, while dangling you beyond the precipice of comfort. She keeps the tone rooted in reality just enough for even the most logical-minded reader to trust her and stay with her wherever she leads. Congratulations on another glorious book, Keija!

20140405_Keija_Parssinen_148 copy — Keija Parssinen, Author

Buy a copy of The Unraveling of Mercy Louis here, or leave a comment below by Friday 3/13/15 (SPOOKY) 11:59 PM to try to win a copy. I’ll choose one winner at random and announce next week.

Stay with Keija’s blog tour, as she stops at her sister/my good friend Tarja’s The Flying Chalupa today (a brilliant writer herself) and then Alison’s Writing, Wishing tomorrow.

Note: I received a galley copy of The Unraveling of Mercy Louis, but was not compensated for this review. The opinions are strictly my own. I loved this book!

8 thoughts on “Keija Parssinen’s “The Unraveling of Mercy Louis” release day GIVEAWAY!”

Becky March 10, 2015 at 7:20 am

Ooh sounds great! I’ll read it regardless. But will read it with a special finesse with my own won copy.
Tarja March 10, 2015 at 7:47 am

You’re the sweetest, you know that? Fantastic review, Ann! Can’t wait to write one for YOU! xo
Audrey March 10, 2015 at 7:57 am

Sounds like a delicious read!
Alma March 10, 2015 at 8:09 am

I am so glad to have friends like Alison and Alexandra in my life that turn me to great authors all the time. Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway!
Marsha March 10, 2015 at 9:05 am

Sounds like a great book. Would love to read it!
Paige March 10, 2015 at 10:31 am

Is this a safe place to admit I dig the cover art/ lettering?
Cheryl March 10, 2015 at 5:16 pm

I think I’m still capable of reading something longer than 140 characters so count me in! Thanks Ann.
Ann Imig March 16, 2015 at 7:45 am

Cheryl, randomizer.org just chose YOU as the winner! Email me your mailing address so I can get you your copy of Mercy Louis. YEAYYYYY!!

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