"Charming . . . Readers would do well to fall into the nearest easy chair and savor the story."
- USA Today

"Delightfully quirky . . . chock-full of engaging, oddball characters and unexpected plot twists, this Gap is meant to be crossed."
- People (Book of the Week)

"As comforting as a mug of chamomile tea on a rainy Sunday."
- The New York Times Book Review

"A touching tale of a sleepy Southern town and a young woman on the brink of self-discovery and acceptance."
- Southern Living

"Ave Maria's spunky attitude, sardonic wit, and extravagant generosity compel you into her fan club . . . . Delightfully entertaining."
- Tampa Tribune

"A delightful tale of intimate community life [where] the characters are as real as the ones who live next door."
- Sunday Oklahoman

"In a sassy Southern voice, [Trigiani] creates honest, endearingly original characters."
- Glamour