Vido’s moving and surprising coming-of-age story subverts first-love stereotypes when a 12-year-old boy and his father become enamored with the same woman.
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BookLifeRated A
An original and deftly crafted blending of a ‘coming of age’ story, an internerational familial love triangle, and psychological suspense thriller, “For Love of Billie” by Patricia Vido is an extraordinary and riveting read from start to finish.
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Midwest Book Review★★★★★
Vido’s greatest strength lies in her emotional restraint. Rather than sensationalizing the story’s more delicate dynamics, she treats Finn’s perspective with empathy and clarity—allowing the reader to experience the confusion, longing, and idealization that define his inner life.
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IndieReader★★★★☆