The first reviews are in. Two five star reviews on Reader's Favorite and Literary Titan gives The Unabridged Life of Missy Kinkaid five stars.

Literary Titan says: "The writing had this strange magic. At times, it was witty and biting, other times, it felt like someone opening an old wound right in front of me... It felt messy in the best way, like life itself... The book isn’t afraid to show women being selfish, being cruel, and being brave, sometimes all at once. That’s what hooked me most, the refusal to paint anyone as simply good or bad. The emotional swings kept me on my toes. One page I was chuckling at sarcastic banter, the next I was heavy with grief. It felt real in a way most novels don’t." 

Read full review here: https://literarytitan.com/2025/09/14/the-unabridged-life-of-missy-kinkaid/

Reader's Favorite reviews say: "The author’s ability to blend humor with heartfelt emotion ensures that the story remains compelling from start to finish." And "The Unabridged Life of Missy Kinkaid was a sheer joy to read as author Kirsten Pursell skillfully unravels the many secrets, fears, and triumphs of the middle-aged, single characters. They are so perfectly portrayed and will be recognizable to all readers."