by Naomi Rand

"This is a beautifully written what if story imagining Amelia Earhart’s survival, told through three connected perspectives that explore legacy, love, and the quiet ways women shape one another’s lives. I loved how reflective and transportive this felt. The strong female voices, the emotional ripples Amelia left behind, and the touches of magical realism all came together. It’s thoughtful without being heavy, quick to read, and full of heart. As someone who’s always been fascinated by Amelia (I even wrote about her back in school), imagining her story unfolding decades later completely pulled me in. This one is perfect if you love historical “what ifs,” subtle magic, and stories about finding your place." — marilynjgon

"Surviving Amelia is an alternate reality magical story about Amelia Earhart. I loved the three story lines that gave voice to Amelia and the legacy, and heartache, she left in her wake. The writing was stellar and truly transportive. Such a creative premise!“ — We Break for Books

"I loved the strong female characters, the quiet connections between women, and that reflective feeling you get when you close a book and just sit with it for a moment." — Books and Coffee

"I loved how this was about the people in Amelia’s life but also the magical realism allowed it to have a little what could have been moment. Her personality was what I pictured it being just based on the facts I know. I loved the different perspectives and how they were all connected in a small way. It was interesting to see how certain events affected them differently. It pulled me in and was a quick read filled with love, loss, and finding your way in the world." — sarahs.bookish.reviews

"I loved the mix of history and magic, especially the idea of Amelia Earhart waking up decades later in her sister’s home. It immediately pulled me into the story! What stood out to me most was how deeply this book honors the bond between women. It’s about love, loss, and finding strength in one another." — tammyreads62

"This was a fun 'what if' magical realism telling of Amelia Earhart and what if she had survived. Told through three perspectives we follow her sister Muriel as she has navigated life after the tragic loss and has been asked to give the a speech at a ceremony for the scholarship being given in her sister's name. Sam, a student who is ready for adulthood and to get away from her over the top mother is surprised by the roommate she has been paired with. Trying to get away from the dysfunction of her family and become someone who makes the world a better place by becoming a doctor. Sam is beyond thrilled when Muriel responds to her request to give the speech for the Amelia Earhart Scholarship. Lastly, Amelia is finding out how hard her sister has had it being in the shadow of her famously mysterious sister and how the decisions she made had long lasting implications and that the world is still fascinated by her. Some things have changed quite drastically and others still somewhat remain the same. This was an interesting read in that many people are still very fascinated with Amelia's story and what really happened, so this was a fun peek into a 'what if'?” — Chelsie S.

Naomi Rand is the author of three mysteries featuring divorced criminal investigator, Emma Price, they are The One That Got Away, Stealing For A Living, and It’s Raining Men (all from Harpercollins). She has stories in two great collections, Crime and Music (Three Rooms Press) and Hard Boiled Brooklyn (Bleak House Books). Her fiction and literary criticism has appeared in The Flexible Persona, Other Voices, Melus, Cutbank,The Florida Review, and The North Dakota Quarterly. Her non-fiction has appeared in many national publications including Redbook, Parents, Ladies Home Journal, and The New York Times. For longer than she cares to remember she was a non-fiction book reviewer for The Boston Globe. She is the recipient of a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for her fiction. Visit Naomi’s website: http://www.naomirand.com