Need Back Cover Input

Hi all. I keep refining my back cover copy for Book One of THE CHOICE Series and I’m wondering if it’s about there. Would love some feedback. If you’d express your thoughts, I’d be grateful. In case you wonder, it’s just under 200 words.


What would you do if you lost what you wanted most?

A horrific train crash. Loss of loved ones. Loss of career. World War II is over but in 1952 Britain, the battle for the souls of five young adults rages on. Despite being raised with biblical beliefs, when facing challenges, self-destructive emotions like Anger, Pride, and Fear threaten to derail their lives.

An aspiring fashion designer, Lily, wants a career. Her best friend and brilliant Oxford student Phila wants Prince Charming. Phila’s genius brother Hugh wants recognition. Scottish Oxford student O. C. Ogilvie wants to be loved. Hugh’s friend Dan McCauley, an American war ace and humanist, wants respect. The wisdom of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien in their writings, lectures, and conversations over a pint might help these five friends stay on track.

Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea, says,

“I am always fascinated by stories that delve into the magnificent imagination of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Rinella and Townley-Covert care deeply for both men’s work and weave their ingenious ideas into THE CHOICE Series.”