Both Are True by Reyna Marder Gentin

Release: October 5th 2021
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Moonshine Cove Publishing
Source: Suzy approved Book Tours
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Judge Jackie Martin’s job is to impose order on the most chaotic families in New York City. So how is she blindsided when the man she loves walks out on her?

Jackie Martin is a woman whose intelligence and ambition have earned her a coveted position as a judge on the Manhattan Family Court-and left her lonely at age 39. When she meets Lou Greenberg, Jackie thinks she’s finally found someone who will accept her exactly as she is. But when Lou’s own issues, including an unresolved yearning for his ex-wife, make him bolt without explanation, Jackie must finally put herself under the same microscope as the people she judges. When their worlds collide in Jackie’s courtroom, she learns that sometimes love’s greatest gift is opening you up to love others.

About the Author:

Reyna Marder Gentin grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law school at Yale. For many years, she practiced as an appellate attorney with a public defender’s office before turning to writing full time. Reyna has studied at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and published her work widely online and in print.

Her debut novel, a romantic legal thriller entitled UNREASONABLE DOUBTS, was a finalist for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association Star Award in 2019. Her first novel for children, MY NAME IS LAYLA, (TouchPoint Press, January, 2021) is the story of a young teen with undiagnosed dyslexia. Reyna’s latest novel, BOTH ARE TRUE, is contemporary fiction set in New York City, and is available for pre-order now. Moonshine Cove Press will be publish it in October, 2021. Reyna lives with her family in Scarsdale, New York. To learn more, please visit www.reynamardergentin.com.

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Both Are True Review:

If you want to read a story about the drama of two people who wish for stability and balance in their lives, “Both Are True ” is the right book for you.

The author shines for how she portrays the characters in her stories. Having read her previous novel, “My Name is Layla,” I admire how the author adds layers to the characters. As you read her stories, you get so personal with the characters that you go through various emotions by reading them.

Jackie shines in the story, and I liked reading the various challenges she faces. As much as I wanted to strangle Lou for what he makes Jackie go through, there were moments where I felt sorry for him. I also liked how Lou compared his history with Tara to the one with Jackie, and you get to see how his mind works.

Similarly, the author also brings the life of the courtroom into the story. Since Jackie is a court judge, I enjoyed the side storyline revolving around Darlene Clark and Patricia Chang’s scenes. It was interesting to see how the difficulties of her romantic life took a toll on her professional life.

Moreover, the author also adds some lovely family moments and talks about various topics like love and life. While I wouldn’t say I like characters who sidetrack the plot, this book is an exception because I enjoyed Jackie’s conversations with Mindy and cute Caroline.

My only minor criticism of the story is the ending. While I enjoyed the realistic depiction of the end, I felt something was missing and did not get closure to the character.

Apart from that, I liked “Both Are True,” and I feel the author has a beautiful talent for writing dramatic stories.