Saint Susan is one of those rare books that doesn’t demand your attention with loud drama but gently earns your heart with raw emotion and quiet beauty.

David R. Smith writes with such emotional depth and honesty that it feels like he’s peeling back the layers of everyday life to show us what truly matters. Susan is at the center of it all—a complicated, heartfelt character who isn’t perfect but tries to do right in a world that often feels wrong. She’s strong in unexpected ways, and her impact on the people around her is subtle but powerful.

This story looks closely at love, grief, faith, and second chances. It’s about how people hold on—sometimes through humor, sometimes through silence, and sometimes just by showing up for one another. The writing is gentle but impactful, filled with small moments that hit surprisingly hard.

Some passages made me stop and reread, just to feel them again. It’s a book that sits with you and lingers long after you’ve turned the final page.

Saint Susan explores the fragile edges of identity, faith, and womanhood through prose that feels both restrained and electric. I found myself pausing to absorb the ache in every line. Susan is a character I won’t forget soon. My only small gripe was that I wanted more time in her world before the book ended. Still, it lingers in the best way.