The Three Layers of a Moment

Editorial Reviews


"Lovers of thoughtful, lyric, relationship-driven fiction will treasure Reine's poetic, philosophical style." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Readers will eagerly cheer for a satisfying conclusion, which Reine skillfully delivers." —BlueInk

"Author Samar Reine has crafted a work that offers an ideal balance in bringing together themes of love, transformation, and familial bonds." —Readers' Favorite Review

"Libraries and readers interested in a dynamic story of suffering, recovery, and new directions will find The Three Layers of a Moment vividly compelling, whether it's chosen as a stand-alone read or as a complimentary expansion and part of the trilogy." —Midwest Book Review

"Exquisite prose and a marital love story power this drama of a rancher and her legacy." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Readers will also be captivated by the evocative depictions of Native American culture, particularly evident in healing ceremonies." —BlueInk

"Reine's prose is evocative and immersive, drawing readers into the heart of the Pioneer Ranch family's struggles and triumphs with immersive details and vibrant scenery."—Readers' Favorite

"The story unfolds in rich origami layers of revelation and connection as Bryce and those around her confront their losses, the impact of grief, a historic family ranch's threats, and the arrival of a stranger who poses yet more issues at a vulnerable time in the family's world." —Midwest Book Review

"This marital love story, set against a backdrop of the changing Southwest climate, offers family drama and one woman's dream of safeguarding her legacy." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Throughout, Bryce is a relatable character who mirrors real-life experiences." —BlueInk

"Bryce's journey is both relatable and poignant as she grapples with grief, guilt, and the weight of familial expectations, and I was really impressed with the close-up narrative skill in portraying her speech and thought to give us deeper insight into her emotions." —Readers' Favorite

"As Bryce leans into further relationship revelations and a life that evolves from family interactions, love, and transformation, readers receive a series of insights which will not only keep them reading, but thinking." —Midwest Book Review

"Reine creates vivid family dynamics in which each personality displays a clear voice, and the prose sings, especially in descriptive passages." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"The intricate play between past, present, and future adds a suitable complexity to the story arc, challenging Bryce to confront her demons and redefine her sense of self, and readers see the whole journey play out with a huge impact." —Readers' Favorite

"Bryce shines, vulnerable yet assertive, doctoring a horse one day, then wowing Emirati royals in haute couture evening wear the next." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Readers of previous Samar Reine novels will find the same rich attention to detail which gives her characters three-dimensional depth." —Midwest Book Review

"The Three Layers of a Moment is a captivating read that explores the depths of the human experience with depth, nuance, and heart, and I would not hesitate to recommend it." —Readers' Favorite Review

"Lovers of thoughtful, lyric, relationship-driven fiction will treasure Reine's poetic, philosophical style." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Readers will eagerly cheer for a satisfying conclusion, which Reine skillfully delivers." —BlueInk

"Author Samar Reine has crafted a work that offers an ideal balance in bringing together themes of love, transformation, and familial bonds." —Readers' Favorite Review

"Libraries and readers interested in a dynamic story of suffering, recovery, and new directions will find The Three Layers of a Moment vividly compelling, whether it's chosen as a stand-alone read or as a complimentary expansion and part of the trilogy." —Midwest Book Review

"Transliterated Arabic terms widen the book's atmosphere, while Indigenous spiritual practices from two lands effectually connect the ranch to Dubai." —Foreword Clarion Reviews

"Exquisite prose and a marital love story power this drama of a rancher and her legacy." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Readers will also be captivated by the evocative depictions of Native American culture, particularly evident in healing ceremonies." —BlueInk

"Reine's prose is evocative and immersive, drawing readers into the heart of the Pioneer Ranch family's struggles and triumphs with immersive details and vibrant scenery."—Readers' Favorite

"The story unfolds in rich origami layers of revelation and connection as Bryce and those around her confront their losses, the impact of grief, a historic family ranch's threats, and the arrival of a stranger who poses yet more issues at a vulnerable time in the family's world." —Midwest Book Review

"The prose is active and lush, both when it comes to describing settings and in detailing characters' actions." —Foreword Clarion Reviews

"This marital love story, set against a backdrop of the changing Southwest climate, offers family drama and one woman's dream of safeguarding her legacy." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Throughout, Bryce is a relatable character who mirrors real-life experiences." —BlueInk

"Bryce's journey is both relatable and poignant as she grapples with grief, guilt, and the weight of familial expectations, and I was really impressed with the close-up narrative skill in portraying her speech and thought to give us deeper insight into her emotions." —Readers' Favorite

"As Bryce leans into further relationship revelations and a life that evolves from family interactions, love, and transformation, readers receive a series of insights which will not only keep them reading, but thinking." ­­—Midwest Book Review

"About family, identity, and a woman's claim to her own power, The Three Layers of a Moment is an engaging domestic novel." —Foreword Clarion Reviews

"Reine creates vivid family dynamics in which each personality displays a clear voice, and the prose sings, especially in descriptive passages." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"The intricate play between past, present, and future adds a suitable complexity to the story arc, challenging Bryce to confront her demons and redefine her sense of self, and readers see the whole journey play out with a huge impact." —Readers' Favorite

"Bryce shines, vulnerable yet assertive, doctoring a horse one day, then wowing Emirati royals in haute couture evening wear the next." —Publishers' Weekly BookLife

"Readers of previous Samar Reine novels will find the same rich attention to detail which gives her characters three-dimensional depth." —Midwest Book Review

"The Three Layers of a Moment is a captivating read that explores the depths of the human experience with depth, nuance, and heart, and I would not hesitate to recommend it." —Readers' Favorite Review

"Focused on its heroine's empowerment, The Three Layers of a Moment is a lush, satisfying entry into a domestic series." —Foreword Clarion Reviews