Reviews for The Tin Box

Publishers Weekly

Kennedy's heartfelt first novel hinges on a long-kept secret of Kenly Lowen, a woman whose loving marriage was forged on a desperate lie. After an ominous prologue, the story begins with 15-year-old Kenly's difficult adolescence: her mother died when she was seven, and she leads a rootless, itinerant life with her heartbroken alcoholic father. The novel's moving conclusion is a testament to love and forgiveness.

The Edmonton Journal

“My prediction is The Tin Box will likely soon be optioned as a major motion picture… Kennedy’s first book has that decidedly Hollywood quality.”

Huntress Book Reviews
Reviewed by Amanda Killgore

“An exceptional novel, sure to move you to tears...like Nicholas Sparks novels or a Separate Peace in many ways, The Tin Box will open your eyes to see the world in a new way.”

Fresh Fiction
Reviewed by Jory Reedy

“In her debut novel, Holly Kennedy has written a beautiful story about love, honesty, trust and friendship. As the plot unfolds, it moves along so smoothly, you immediately become engrossed with the characters. It's also a story that puts you on edge wondering when the secret will be revealed. And it's not until the final pages that the outcome is known.”

Romantic Times BOOKclub
Top Pick   ««««½
Reviewed by Sheri Melnick

“Kennedy’s debut novel, based on a short story, is a riveting, heartfelt tale ”

Romance Reader’s Connection
Reviewed by Jeri Neal

“Occasionally I get to review a book that is so moving and profound that I find myself tearful at the words and story. THE TIN BOX is such a book.”

Romance Reviews Today
Reviewed by Diana Risso

“THE TIN BOX is a page-turner and not a book to be taken lightly...definitely a good read.”

Author Reviews

“The Tin Box is a special novel by a spectacular new talent. Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity about the things that matter most -- in fiction, and in life: honest emotion, life-and-death drama, forgiveness, and the healing power of love.

This is feel-good fiction at its best.”

        Susan Wiggs,
           — bestselling author of The Ocean Between Us

“Once you dive into the first pages of The Tin Box, you will not be able to put it down. The plot moves along so seamlessly that you immediately find yourself mesmerized by the lives of these characters. Kennedy's honesty and intelligence shine through every page; this is an astonishing debut.”

        Linda Holeman
           —  bestselling author of  The Linnet Bird

“The Tin Box is a rare jewel. Tommy is a character that will stay in my heart forever; he is wise, guileless and heroic. And he manages to make those around him the same.” 

        Robyn Carr
           —  author of Blue Skies