Breathing received VOYA’s prestigious
Perfect Ten
for literary quality and teen appeal:
“With a
narrative voice that feels as comfortable and
authentic as Judy Blume's, yet captures the regional
dialect of the Southeast, Herbsman perfectly nails
the angst, innocence, and beauty of falling in love
for the first time….This book is sure to reach teen
readers in a way that few books can.” –
VOYA's Perfect Tens
"Authentic, lyrical, and consistent. Readers will look
forward to more from this talented new author.”
–
Booklist
“The
struggle to sustain an intense romance while holding
tight to one’s dreams drives this story, which is
strengthened by a strong sense of place and a compelling
narrative voice.”
– Kirkus
Reviews
“Breathing
captures your heart and inspires you to believe in the
resilience of true love.”
– Susane Colasanti, author of
WHEN IT HAPPENS
and
TAKE
ME THERE
