Is it possible that the entirety of one's life has been steered by the hand of fate towards a single moment? For Brooklyn French program teacher, Tess Shapiro, it would certainly seem so. After discovering that her life and her marriage were artificial constructs based on lies and deceit, Tess must undergo the ultimate reality check. She delves deep into her subconscious, venting her frustrations by indulging in a lifelong habit of drawing graphic novels starring her glamorous alter ego, an international spy by the name of Andrea Chambers.

Meanwhile, in the real world, anti-French terrorism is taking the world by storm. As she suspects that her new lover may not be who she thought he was, Tess's ability to perceive truth through a distorted collage of deception, brings comic book fantasy and real world tragedy crashing together in a whirlwind of romance and political intrigue. When Tess realizes the totality of the lie she has been fed, she makes a staunch decision that will change her life, and how she perceives the world, forever.

This is a very well written book with a strong feminist as our protagonist. I absolutely loved Tess and the little illustrations throughout the book. A beautiful, romantic thriller that is sure to keep you in suspense and tug on your heartstrings.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #Awakening
Pub Date: 17 Nov 2018