A Milestone Worth Celebrating: My First U.S. Review for ‘Reunion: Coda’

Late Afternoon, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Miami, Florida

When you pour two years of dedication, passion, and no small amount of stubborn perseverance into a novel, there’s nothing quite like seeing it resonate with readers. On May 3, 2025, Reunion: Coda received its first U.S. review—and second overall—on Amazon, and to say I’m thrilled is an understatement.

The review, left by an anonymous reader, captures the very essence of what I hoped Reunion: Coda would be: an emotionally gripping journey that’s equal parts heartbreaking, hilarious, and deeply immersive. Here’s what they had to say:

“Alex’s book is a thrill. It’s heartbreaking at times and hilarious at others. He writes lyrically, resembling the great writers of the past. There are no wasted pages or unnecessary details. He has a special gift of describing situations and painting pictures with words. There is never a dull moment. And the novel is simply emotionally captivating. I loved it and can’t wait for him to write another. Don’t miss it!!!”

I won’t lie—seeing my writing described as “resembling the great writers of the past” is more than humbling. Every author, no matter how seasoned, holds a quiet hope that their work will leave an imprint, that their words will carry weight beyond the page. To have a reader recognize that and express such enthusiasm is a moment I’ll treasure.

[Reunion: Coda] is a thrill. It’s heartbreaking at times and hilarious at others. He writes lyrically, resembling the great writers of the past.

Anonymous Reviewer on Amazon

This review isn’t just about me—it’s about the connection between writer and reader, the invisible thread of storytelling that weaves us together. Reviews like this remind me why I write: to craft narratives that stick with people, that move them, that give them something to hold onto long after they’ve turned the last page.

To my readers—past, present, and future—thank you. You make the journey worthwhile. And to Anonymous Reviewer #2, wherever you are, you’ve made my day.

Here’s to more stories, more connections, and maybe even more reviews to come.

To read that review on Amazon, or to buy a copy of my novel, click here: Reunion: Coda: Book 2 of the Reunion Duology