This is a beautifully written, funny, compulsive read, telling the story of one woman's adventures in love friendship and spirit.

The characters are well developed & realistic, and the plot kept me guessing as moments of suspense were paced beautifully. 'Apotheosis' is a celebration of the human spirit. I loved it. ( )

There are pitfalls people fall in over the course of a lifetime, and Cynthia is one of those folks who has fallen. She's a midlife divorcee who recognizes she needs a change in order to live her life and fill the empty void. Apotheosis tells the tale of one woman's journey in search of owning her own happiness. Her sojourn takes her through an emotional cleansing of sorts and mixes her foundational beliefs with a blend of cultural experiences, self-esteem building, and the path to loving oneself and having the love returned.

Joshua Edward Smith takes the Pacific Northwest by storm in Apotheosis. He creates a lost soul in search of the road to salvation in his heroine. Cynthia is never the meek and miserable type woman, but she is struggling to make sense of a life she feels has been unlived. Smith demonstrates a realism in this work. He develops Cynthia as a modern day woman who lost her way and needs to rediscover the beauty of life, love, and happiness. Smith takes the reader through all the emotions, yet leaves the audience replete and satisfied in the end. Cynthia's journey is one that should not be missed. ( )

What happens when you find exactly what you thought you’ve always wanted? When fantasy becomes reality?
Chasing your dreams can lead to unexpected discoveries and facing uncomfortable truths.
Cynthia is at a crossroads. In her life. In her career. Willing to give up everything for a chance at love.
But things don’t always work out that way we hope. Sometimes they’re much worse. Is it worth the risk?

(I received an advance copy in exchange for a review) ( )