Secret Seeds by Vincent Donovan

TITLE INFORMATION

Secret Seeds

Vincent Donovan

Black Rose Writing, 296 pages

9781685135284, 7.17.25

Overall Rating = 4.17

Storyline & Concept = 4.5

Writing & Delivery = 4

Editorial = 4

Gabriel Ruiz is an undocumented worker, cast aside by her father, who dreams of a better future for her daughter. She pins her hopes on Dale and has a son with him. When the relationship becomes abusive, she must make a choice to protect her children. She hands teenaged Olivia into the care of Rezi, an enigmatic woman who promises to protect the girl—a choice that creates a storm of misunderstandings, betrayals, conflicts, and tension.

The novel shines in its portrayal of complex relationships—between mother and children, between oppressor and the oppressed, and between those seeking refuge and those who offer refuge with strings attached. While the first half of the story provided the background and build-up, the second half of the story delivered some unexpected twists and a fast-paced race to the climax. The narrative combines the subjects of illegal immigrants and oppression with cultism and the supernatural, making this a novel that would appeal to a wide audience of readers who appreciate emotionally charged writing, action, and layers of intrigue.

Sublime Line: “This fast-paced readdelivers a combination of complex relationships, emotional subject matter, and unexpected surprises.”

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