Imagining Reality (Special Edition)

by Lynn Galli

Book Overview

Considered Charlottesville's most eligible lesbian, Jessie Ximena has recently grown tired of that status and has stopped dating entirely. She'd rather focus on the important things in life like her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1935611348
• ISBN13: 9781935611349
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Penikila Press, LLC
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great

I couldn't put it down. Now, I'm not much for reading but once I started reading this book I couldn't stop. It was very well writen and had a relatable storyline. Granted I am a little biased, I love all of Lynn Galli's books and am waiting for her next, but this one is my favorite. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romance.

Made me want to read more

I found the tone of Lynn Galli's second book to be completely different from her first, but still very enjoyable. It was sweet and romantic, not what I was expecting from a story about Jessie. That's one of the reasons why I liked it so much. The switch back and forth from Jessie to Lauren's point of view gives us even more insight into this eclectic group of friends. Getting more of Austy and Elise was worth the price alone. I agree with the other reviewers who say that at least one more book should be eeked out of these Virginia friends (more, if the author is up for it). Maybe if we all gang up on her, we'll pressure her into giving us another story.

Even Better Than Her First

I really loved this second book about the Virginia gang of friends who don't all live in VA anymore but are still closely linked. I don't think you really have to read the first one to appreciate this book , but by reading both you really get a sense of the dynamics of this little group. It's a little weird when the book switches from the first person view of Jessie to a third person view, but hang in there. It's worth it for some great scenes and a really emotional story. I'd have liked to see a little more at the end to see how the group dealt with the changes in some of the friends. Might have been fun.

Wonderful!!

Lynn Galli's second book was just as good as her first. This time, we see the VA friends in their hometown setting...Jessie, Lauren, Quinn, Willa, etc, with visits by Austy and Elise. Galli does a great job, narrating from Jessie's viewpoint, and then shifting the viewpoint to describe events that happen to the other characters. Jessie seems to be a player, and as we get to know her, we find out she's a deep, caring person of great convictions. Even many of her friends are unaware of her multiple layers. Only Quinn really has insight into her because they've been the best of friends for years. You'll enjoy this book as events unfold and characters grow and develop. Galli stated this will probably be the last book featuring these characters. I wish she'd reconsider. I'd love to see a book on how Quinn and Willa began their relationship. I know Galli doesn't want to be handcuffed writing only about these characters; they should be good for at least one more book, though. Very nice sex scenes add to the dramatic tension. And you'll wish you had a group of friends as tight as these VA gals. Oh, if you go to Galli's website, you can read about her future books, and the "missing chapters" from her first book. THAT in itself was worthwhile. Lynn, thanks for creating these characters and sharing them with us.

Full of unexpected surprises

Lynn Galli's second book follows the stories of two characters from her first. My favorite, Jessie, was complex enough as a secondary character in Wasted Heart, but she's outright intriguing as a lead character in this one. Like so many people who've had the same friends for a long time, she's stuck with an image that no longer seems to fit her. Trying to break free of that image takes her through a jumble of emotions and heartbreaking situations that will have you rooting audibly throughout the story. Her friend, Lauren, provides a nice contrast whenever her viewpoint comes up, adding to the fun of this book. We get to follow her plight while trying to find romance, help her friends, and deal with her clients in a career that should fall outside of her comfort zone. This is one of those books that will have you thinking you know where the story's headed only to be surprised by each plot turn.