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5 star review from Bookshelfie

Lisa Page — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I really appreciated this very thoughtful 5 star review of Saving Cottonwood from Bookshelfie.

From the review: "Ultimately, Saving Cottonwood is a beautifully written and emotionally intelligent book that tackles some deep topics in a very approachable way. If you loved Braiding Sweetgrass or The Overstory, or if you’re open to magical realism or at all interested in ecological writing, this book is for you."

And: "For fans of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Ursula K. Le Guin, Richard Powers, and Marilynne Robinson, Saving Cottonwood blends eco-fiction with magical realism and literary fiction, to form a cozy, healing little gem. Highly recommended, and certainly a very important message in these times of environmental collapse."

Read the entire review here: https://book-shelfie.com/review/saving-cottonwood-by-lisa-page-book-review/

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Readers' Favorite 5 star review!

Lisa Page — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Reviewed by Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite

Saving Cottonwood by Lisa Page follows a recently divorced middle school librarian named Iris, who was seeking a fresh start in an old adobe house near the bosque. This landscape of cottonwood trees and winding riverbanks seems to hum with its own quiet spirit. In her quest for a peaceful life, Iris is instead drawn into a fight against developers who threaten to destroy the local forest preserve. Unseen forces and eerie coincidences pull her deeper into a web of secrets that, unexpectedly, bind her to the land’s history. The closer she comes to uncovering the truth, the higher the stakes become. But along the way, she meets a cast of unique characters who help her rediscover courage, purpose, and belonging. Read this empowering and whimsical story now.

Saving Cottonwood by Lisa Page is a gentle story that celebrates the quiet magic of connection and the healing power of hope. Page's tender blend of realism and wonder emphasized the living spirit of the land and made me admire the strength of a person’s heart. What truly elevates Saving Cottonwood is its deft blend of magic, nature, and destiny. These elements make the story so compelling and distinguish it from other works in the same genre. I love how the author described the setting and the landscape, particularly the cottonwoods, bosque, river, and land. Page’s writing breathes life into the land, making the landscape feel as alive as the characters themselves. The interweaving of nature and story infuses the plot with a sense of wonder, and I was unable to put the book down even for a second. The narrative is light and mystical, and the story itself is a gentle reminder that caring for the world around us is its own quiet act of enchantment.

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Organic Books!

Lisa Page — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I'm honored that Organic Books, another independent Albuquerque bookstore, is carrying Saving Cottonwood on its shelves! Please support them!

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Kirkus review!

Lisa Page — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I received a sweet and thoughtful Kirkus review today. Here are some excerpts:

"A cozy, witchy hug of a book about acting locally and thinking cosmically."

“Page weaves benevolent witchcraft, folksy animism, and environmental activism into a fantasy novel that offers practical optimism in the face of relentless evil.”

“This book is not overtly political beyond its clear environmentalist stance, but there’s something timely and empowering about a novel in which the heroes are a librarian and a young girl armed with the powers of research, kindness, and determination.”

--Kirkus Review

Read it for yourself:

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lisa-page/saving-cottonwood/

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Page1 Books

Lisa Page — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Saving Cottonwood is always available on Amazon, and now it's also available at a bookstore! Find it at Page 1 Books in Albuquerque, New Mexico. https://www.page1book.com/

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Lisa Page — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I'm honored that Saving Cottonwood made the Reedsy Discover Featured page. https://reedsy.com/discovery

You can read the review at: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/saving-cottonwood-lisa-page#review

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