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Sammy's Hill
Sammy's Hill
Oct 7, 2024 7:36 PM

Author:Kristin Gore

Sammy's Hill

Meet Samantha Joyce. Bright, articulate and hard-working, Sammy is a political aide to die for. Seventy-hour working weeks? No problem. Conniving hacks? Handled. The very model of efficiency, Sammy takes the cut-throat world of Washington in her stride.

But lurking beneath this highly-professional veneer is another Sammy. A caffeine and cosmopolitan fuelled Sammy who's prone to flights of highly-imaginative fancy. A Sammy who's not above begging her Japanese Fighting Fish not to commit hara kiri. A Sammy who's just met Aaron Driver, a speechwriter who has one significant flaw: he works for her boss's biggest rival.

None of this is anything to worry about. Ordinarily. But when you're trying to run a national political campaign whilst being beleaguered by scheming journos and treacherous colleagues, and starting what seems to be a very exciting relationship, surely something's got to give?

Reviews

'Al and Tipper's daughter is a well-established comedy writer and this, her debut novel is as sparky and well-paced as it is undeniably informed... an unexpectedly individual and authentic comic voice. '

—— The Observer

'Sammy's Washington [is] an electric town full of Machiavellian schemers, principled idealists, backstabbing diplomats, determined romantics, and one intuitive telemarketer. Gore is a child of the Hill, and she knows her town; the result of her light and juicy tale is, for better or worse, an absurd and convincing rendering of everyday life in the political jungle.'

—— O, the Oprah Magazine

'Sammy's Hill is a laugh-out-loud literary debut, certain to draw comparisons to Bridget Jones's Diary.'

—— Newsweek

'It shouldn't come as a great surprise that the first novel by Kristin Gore, daughter of Al Gore, is laugh-out-loud funny.'

—— San Francisco Chronicle

Light-hearted, feel-good romance

—— The Lady

What Scott Pilgrim did for Canadian slackers, Lore Olympus does for the Greek Pantheon, while being so beautiful that you know Aphrodite is just staring daggers in its direction.

—— Kieron Gillen, co-creator of The Wicked + The Divine

An addictive, romantic gem of a comic, filled with complex, lovable (and hateable) characters. The artwork is rich and dramatic, with gorgeous colors and bold linework, each panel a dreamy treat for the eyes.

—— Faith Erin Hicks, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling cartoonist

Lore Olympus is the perfect escape. Rachel Smythes artwork is vivid and enchanting, with deeply relatable characters and a deft handling of their dark pasts. For anyone looking for a fresh take on Hades and Persephone, Lore Olympus brings us a sexy and delightful romp that captivates until the very last page. Whimsical and heartfelt!

—— Ashley Poston, author of Geekerella

Lore Olympus is a delicacy. Funny, dark, sexy, and lavishly illustrated, it delights on every page. I cant recommend it enough.

—— Kate Leth, author of Marvels Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!

Moody, beautiful, and funny . . . Be transported to a gorgeous reimagining of Greek gods in a modern fantasy setting. Romance, drama, trauma, and goofs! You will not be able to put this down once you start!

—— Babs Tarr, professional comic artist

Romantic, radical, and relatable, goddesses have never been more gloriously grounded. A must-read for any girls figuring out their own power.

—— Sam Maggs, co-creator of Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas

The storytelling is immersive, the characters are engaging, and the art is exquisite. I loved every single frame!

—— Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead

My favorite graphic novel. Even though the legend of Hades and Persephone is thousands of years old, you will fall in love with these characters in a whole new way - and you'll never see the twists and turns coming!

—— Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Across the Universe
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