Mary Ramsey is a gifted writer, and trust me on this – I've been reading her books for a long time, and she never fails to amaze me. "Dakota Son" is such a heart-touching and moving YA novel. It follows the story of a teen with Cystic Fibrosis battling for his life, overcoming obstacles, and pursuing his passions, which is incredibly difficult. I admire his attitude towards everyone and everything. Once you connect with the characters, "Dakota Son" becomes a real page-turner. You'll keep readin...

I'm always incredibly excited and curious to dive into anything Mary Ramsey writes. She crafts plots that are so compelling; her name always comes up when I'm thinking about the best authors out there. Sean Foster has lived with cystic fibrosis his entire life. He falls in love with Jen, a girl carrying a dark, emotionally painful past. Living with a chronic illness, Sean knows a thing or two about overcoming pain. But when he meets her family, his courage is really put to the test. Jen's father...

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.Wow, "Dakota Son" was unlike anything I've read before, and in the best way possible. Seriously good stuff.The characters? Top-notch. Totally believable, totally credible. You can easily picture these things happening in real life. The main characters are so relatable, you instantly connect with them. You feel like you're right there beside them, which pulls you into the story like crazy.Importantly, Mary Ramsey tackles some really important ...

Given that my daughter and son-in-law both carry the cystic fibrosis gene, and my grandchildren could very well have inherited the disease, I found "Dakota Son" by Mary Ramsey incredibly compelling. The story offers a poignant look at Sean, who, battling chronic illness and sometimes succumbing to self-pity, learns to navigate his condition, his struggles, and ultimately, his mortality. The narrative really emphasizes Sean's personal journey and how he chooses to live his life. You realize that,...

Mary Ramsey's *Dakota Son* tackles a wide range of compelling themes. Chronic illness, LGBTQ+ experiences, even ghostly encounters are woven into this engaging story about Sean Foster, who lives with cystic fibrosis. You might think Sean's life is uneventful, but everything changes when he meets and falls for Jen. Jen's family history is…complicated, and Sean finds himself drawn into their world. From there, *Dakota Son* explores overcoming adversity in all its forms, not just the challenges of ...

‘Who am I kidding? I’m going to die alone in a hospital bed.’California author Mary Ramsey served in the United States Air Force and has a BA degree in Cinema and now is a blogger, artist, and writer. Her characters are grounded in her fondness for unique superheroes—underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ, abuse victims, and so on. Mary lives in San Francisco.Mary is one sensitive author - and person – and she shares that treasured trait with her readers in this deeply touching novel. She understand...

Mary Ramsey's *Dakota Son* is a captivating romance set against the backdrop of the Dakotas. The heart of the story lies in the relationship between Sean, who bravely battles cystic fibrosis, and Jane. *Dakota Son* masterfully portrays the realities of cystic fibrosis; the author's depiction of Sean's struggles with the symptoms is both amazing and incredibly informative. I was drawn into the romance between Sean and Jane, and it added depth and richness to the entire novel.Ramsey, a Californian...

"Dakota Son" tells the story of Sean Foster, an adopted son living with cystic fibrosis. A former high school gymnastics star with Paralympics dreams, he and his girlfriend Jen are both sexual assault survivors. Their shared backgrounds and personal tragedies forge a deep connection; they fall in love and eventually get married. Sean’s sister Sara is headed to UCLA, largely thanks to the guidance she receives from Jen’s father, Diego Quinto, a disabled and highly decorated war veteran. After Sea...

This book is an emotional rollercoaster! "Dakota Son" by Mary Ramsey tells a story about characters who defy adversity and survive in ways that most people simply couldn't imagine.

It's a YA novel featuring Hispanic and LGBTQ+ characters, but it also weaves in elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and the paranormal. If you're looking for diverse young adult books, or just a compelling story, definitely check out "Dakota Son".