Praise for Daughter of a Promise
— Daughter of a Promise is a gripping story of love and ambition set in the high stakes world of investment banking. Jeanne Blasberg tells a story that is both timeless and of the moment—and in Betsabé Ruiz, she has created a heroine worth rooting for.
Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year
— Daughter of a Promise a spirited and deep soul. Once more Blasberg trains her acute eye on the beauty, joy, and difficulty of familial love. Her latest novel is both timeless and thoroughly modern.
Ivy Pochoda, author of Sing Her Down and These Women
— Daughter of a Promise is a stunning reminder of the enduring nature of love and desire. With richly drawn characters, the novel is a beautiful coming-of-age tale that lays bare the complexities of life and the push to pursue one’s dreams. A must read.
Rachel Barenbaum, author of A Bend in the Stars and Atomic Anna
— This is a novel that will remind you to be brave enough to listen to your own inner voice.
Deborah Goodrich Royce, award-winning author of Reef Road, Ruby Falls, and Finding Mrs. Ford
— In this retelling of an ancient story—with gleaming office towers and stately mansions as its backdrop—Blasberg stands current cultural tropes on their head and masterfully invites us to examine the only power that really matters, our human capacity to learn, grow, nurture, and forgive… I loved this book.
Katherine A. Sherbrooke, author of Leaving Coy’s Hill and The Hidden Life of Aster Kelly
— Jeanne Blasberg launches us into a journey of discovery in this beautifully written novel taken out of the pages of the Bible and given new life through the artistry of her magnificent storytelling.
Rabbi Elaine Zecher, Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel, Boston
— Jeanne Blasberg writes like a dream, and Daughter of a Promise feels like the lovely braiding of a real life rendered and the culmination of a prophecy. All of which to say it is nothing less than biblical in its ambition while it remains entirely grounded in the real. This is a book about love and money, and how both make the world go ’round. I loved every page.
Scott Chesire, author of High as the Horses’ Bridles
— This is a novel worth savoring . . . and coming back to read again and again.
David Hirshberg, author of My Mother’s Son and Jacobo’s Rainbow
— Daughter of a Promise brilliantly captures the intense pulls of love, ambition, and friendship for a young woman starting out in the world. As Betsabé navigates her place in New York after college graduation, she learns truths we all need to know about the balance between duty to others and duty to self. A powerful and tender coming-of-age story.
Marjan Kamali, author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea
“The story of David and Bathsheba is reprised in Blasberg’s novel charting the love affair between a young Cuban woman from Miami and her powerful corporate boss. This is a wonderfully wise book. Blasberg is an accomplished writer, and in Betsabé Ruiz she has created an insightful and strong young woman. The author has a gift for imagery and metaphor… David is the mentor, many years her senior, but, in the end, it is clearly Bets who is the real teacher; the book is, among other things, a testament to women’s deeper insights… A sagacious and graceful modern-day retelling of a biblical love story.”
— KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)
“Betsabé’s post-graduation life in New York unfolds like a cinematic narrative… Author Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg has crafted a captivating novel that artfully depicts Betsabé Ruiz’s tumultuous journey with style and confidence. …In true literary style… Betsabé’s character is beautifully fleshed out… Blasberg’s writing skillfully navigates the complexities of desire and ambition, building to an emotional crescendo that is well worth the wait. …Daughter of a Promise is a poignant exploration of identity, love, and the pursuit of one’s dreams, and I would certainly recommend it to literary drama fans everywhere.“
— READERS’ FAVORITE (5 stars)
“Women storytellers and communal bases of women’s knowledge undergird a woman’s year of self-discovery in New York in the intimate novel Daughter of a Promise… In Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg’s coming-of-age novel Daughter of a Promise, a woman undergoes a tough, transformative year, making her way in New York City… [Betsabé] refuses to let anyone else quell her own fervent pursuit of personhood, even when she feels in over her head. A fresh college graduate experiences life away from her family in Miami in Daughter of a Promise, a powerful feminist novel set during a tumultuous year in New York.”
— FOREWORD REVIEWS (4 stars)
“Wow! Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg, the Author of “ Daughter of A Promise” has written a heartfelt, emotional and intriguing novel that I devoured in one afternoon… I loved and highly recommend this thought-provoking and heart-felt novel.”
“…almost impossible to put down! I’ve seen a lot of books described as a “coming of age” story, but this one is exactly that! Told in retrospect as a letter to her future son or daughter, it details her life in a way that few will ever know their parents.
This book was such an unexpected surprise. …[The author’s] style of writing made Daughter of a Promise such a quick, captivating read. …so authentic. Bravo to author Jeanne Blasberg, I can’t wait to see what you write next!”
— Laura Schoener, LaurasNextChapter
“This is a coming-of-age story with a twist—our fierce protagonist, Betsabé, trades her working-class background for the high-stakes world of Wall Street. I was completely invested in Betsabé’s journey as she navigates this ruthless new environment, desperately trying to find her footing while staying true to her roots. If you’re searching for a book with a strong, independent female lead who tackles the challenges life throws her way, then look no further!”
— Madeline, Always_Reading1
“…one very intriguing thing that stands out is the way the book is written as a letter to her unborn son… [and the] unexpected plot twist that keeps you turning the pages. It makes for a fast read but with slow burn vibes.”
— Celeste Sunshine Bradford, Celestially_Yours
“What a unique story, and I absolutely love a retelling… a satisfying and emotional read.”
— Jennifer, Tar Heel Reader
“both fresh and timeless…. captivating and difficult to put down!”
— Jenny Smith, Jens_ToweringTBR
“I settled in to read this book and enjoyed every page! …I loved Bets as the female protagonist and related to her joys and struggles. A very good read that will tug on your emotions.”
— Sheri, CatReader18
“This was a unique story and format, and it worked well! It was complex, contemporary and very engaging.”
— Cindy Ward, LoveMyBooks2020
“This is a story that will draw you in immediately and then slowly and enjoyably take you through the journey.”
— Meredith Bakken, Reading with Mere
“This is a story that I immediately got lost in. It’s just my kind of novel… character-driven, and intimate. …Bets is a character who I easily related to, and cared for from start to finish… a super solid novel from the author… 4/5 stars for Daughter of a Promise!”
— TheBookClubMom
