"Perfect for teens, young adults, or anyone who remembers their first love with fondness, Ginny Kochis' "Blink and We'll Miss It explores the real meanings of unconditional friendship, love, and forgiveness." - Christy Gualtieri, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Book One
Blink And We'll Miss It
Perfect for fans of A Million Junes and Amelia Unabridged, Blink and We’ll Miss It is a poignant, swoon-worthy novel about finding the strength to forgive, the courage to move forward, and the vulnerability to fall in love.
Book Two
Every Shade of You
The anticipated follow-up to Blink And We'll Miss It. A coming-of-age novel of first love, forgiveness, and the realities of mental illness, set in a small coastal town that holds onto everything — including the memories we try to outrun.
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Book Reviews
"Perfect for teens, young adults, or anyone who remembers their first love with fondness, Ginny Kochis’ "Blink and We’ll Miss It" not only explores the pain that ripples through families that struggle with mental illness, but the real meanings of unconditional friendship, love and forgiveness."
Christy Gualtieri, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Cool Summer Reads Pick for 2023)
"Blink and We'll Miss It draws you into the broekn, raw, yet beautiful life of Mae Griffin and her fmailky. Tackling hard issues like mental health, pride, and family secrets, author Ginny Kochis creates characters who live out m ercy, forgiviness, courage, and perseverance. The depth of friendship and love written into this story opens doors of conversation as parents learn to trust and let their children forge their own paths."
Marybeth Eberhard, National Catholic Register (A Literary Christmas 2023)
BLINK, AND WE’LL MISS IT is a phenomenal debut novel from a powerful new voice in the YA genre. Ginny puts such life and vibrancy in her characters, Mae in particular. She's crafted a story of unabashed honesty and genuine coming-of-age truth, with a hint of magical realism.
I can’t recommend this novel enough and I can’t wait to see what Ginny does next.
Robert Kugler, Award-winning author of the Avery and Angela Series
Mae is an engaging character who pulls you into her world and lets you get settled in, desperate to know more about the blinks, about her family, about her fears and worries. I adored the friendships, and the ups and downs, twists and turns that were told perfectly through the story. Had me hooked until the very end.
Joey Paul, Multi-award winning Author of Lights Out
Ginny Kochis is a unique voice in teen fiction. The rolling surf of the North Carolina shoreline has nothing on her wonderful, emotional rollercoaster story, “Blink and We’ll Miss It.” Full of wit, pain, and a touch of magical realism, Kochis is able to weave thought and action with a
depth that captivates. With Southern charm and a hint of unreality, Kochis has written a poignant tribute to teens dealing with special needs.
Erin Broestl, Professional editor and author of God Made the Moonlight
A great read, with the character development, plot, and mystery all drawing attention forward until the last page. Enjoyable, and at parts challenging, the story was clean without feeling "sterile". An excellent contribution to YA fiction that I would recommend to anyone without hesitation.
Amazon Review
Mae's struggle to find normalcy will pull at your heartstrings, but you will be uplifted by this coming-of-age tale of resilience, friendship, and love.
Goodreads Review
Ginny's books handle sensitive topics with beauty and grace. Emotionally gripping and poignant scenes are often followed up with gentle, witty humor, balancing out the impact of real-life difficulties.
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