Promise the Moon Reviews

PROMISE THE MOON is one of the most powerful books I have read in a very long time. Elizabeth Joy Arnold's tale of suicide, depression, and heartache brought me to tears. This is one book you will not want to miss out on and, afterward, you may find yourself a changed person. Natalie will stay with you long after you finish reading. Her strength and willpower to carry on under the most horrible of circumstances is amazing...When a book brings out the tears like PROMISE THE MOON does, there are really no other words to explain how incredible a read this is. Elizabeth Joy Arnold deserves great praise -- and RRT's Perfect 10 award.
Romance Reviews Today

Truly Powerful read! Ms. Arnold has taken such a controversial subject, war, and put a face on it. No matter what your opinion of war is, this book tells you of just what one family goes through when the horrors of war are so engaged in the lives of the men and women who fight for the freedoms we all have. It is impossible to not feel what this mother and her children feel and the route that this family takes to put the pieces of their lives back together. Exceptionally well written and outstanding character choice will make this book a MUST READ for you.
Coffee Time Romance

PROMISE THE MOON is a shattering novel, digging deep into one of the most powerful losses humans feel. Ms. Arnold's immense talent finds the words to draw us into Natalie's story, as well as that of the children, who will break your heart. You'll struggle between wanting to physically hold these characters to alleviate their pain and wanting to close the book because it's just too much. A beautiful look at a very tough subject.
Fresh Fiction

The bestselling author of Pieces of My Sister's Life returns with a heart-wrenching story of a widowed mother and her two children. While there have been a vast number of stories about the Iraq war and the toll it's taken on American soldiers, Arnold takes these effects one step further. For anyone left dealing with the aftermath of what they witnessed as well as the families who must try to understand, cope and help them get through it all, this story will certainly hit home. Even for readers without first-hand experience, it is still a story of love, faith and healing.
Romantic Times

Elizabeth Joy Arnold expertly alternates between Natalie and Anna's narration, using their engaging and very different voices to reveal the lies they tell, hoping to shield each other from a hurt that can't be prevented...Arnold has a beautiful grasp of the characters' heart-stopping pain.
Publisher's Weekly