Critical Praise

"[Strong for Potatoes] celebrates diversity and strong women. "

———Kirkus Reviews

"Poetic...a substantial fictional achievement...Gifted with considerable talent, Cynthia Thayer talks with the power of a fine writer directly to her readers. "

———Portland (ME) Sunday Telegram

"Thayer’s first novel is written with skill and patience, like one of Blue’s handcrafted ash baskets. "

———Booklist

"Striking in its originality... daring...interesting. "

———Ellsworth (ME) America