PRAISE FOR CANDIDLY CLINE: “Like a perfect country song, CANDIDLY CLINE sings a sweet and empowering tune of hope, friendship, and the beauty that comes from chasing seemingly impossible dreams. Cline Alden is my hero.” - Ashley Herring Blake, Stonewall Honor author of Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
“Confident, candid, and immensely endearing. Destined for the spotlight.”  - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Warm and hopeful." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Lyrical and full of country twang. Cline is a relatable tween protagonist who shows readers what it takes to live authentically and be true to yourself.”  - School Library Journal (starred review)
“Thrums with the joy of weaving your heart’s whispers into a song for all to hear. Empowering, affirming, and sweet as all get-out.” - Lisa Jenn Bigelow, author of Drum Roll, Please
"Cline Louise Alden is a character you can't help but cheer for in this endearing story about finding your voice and pursuing your dream. A tender exploration of the power of different kinds of love and making your own music." - Nicole Melleby, author of How to Become a Planet
“Offers readers an inspiring combination of self-awareness, bravery, and passion” - Horn Book Magazine
“A compulsively readable and laugh-out-loud story about identity, family, and how even a 'perfect' day can be messy. I rooted for Vivian on every Monday, and truly fell in love with this book along the way!” - Katryn Bury, author of the Drew Leclair mysteries
“A warm, engaging coming-of-age tale with a sprinkle of magic.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Readers looking to broaden their LGBTQIA+ middle-grade romance collections with a witty, offbeat voice should loop back around to this title.”   - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)