I, Gracie By Sharon Sala (2025)

The introduction of John, a supportive and patient love interest, serves as a catalyst for Gracie's healing. Despite being "scarred" and struggling to trust, Gracie's journey with John highlights the possibility of finding happiness even after deep trauma. Critical Perspective

The novel provides an "unflinching look" at the reality of dementia, portraying it as a "series of goodbyes". While her siblings refuse to help, citing their own lives, Gracie sacrifices her dreams, jobs, and social life to care for her mother alone. I, Gracie by Sharon Sala

After her mother passes, Gracie must "start over" and discover who she is outside of being a caretaker. Her move to Branson, Missouri, symbolizes a physical and emotional break from her past "nightmare" in West Texas. The introduction of John, a supportive and patient