The Colorado Street Bridge speaks, or rather initial critical reaction to my novel about her

"A riveting and enjoyable look at how local myths are constructed, and a vivid depiction of a time and a place that felt full of possibilities"—Booklist
* SCIBA Bestseller
* A CrimeReads Most Anticipated Book
* A Listopia/Goodreads Most Anticipated Literary Fiction release
* A BookBub “buzzy” historical novel: “Entwined within the story of the bridge, the duo of Nick Chance, a fledgling inventor, and his dog . . . interact with some of the era’s most famous historical figures, including Teddy Roosevelt and Upton Sinclair. A beautiful ode to the fascinating city of Pasadena”
* Library Journal: “A love letter to small-town America, celebrated here with conviction and warmth . . . Jacobs handles the historical material superbly, skillfully relating the complicated and tragic story of the bridge’s construction while convincingly depicting a variety of historical figures . . . A promising and ambitious” effort 
* Booklist: “Jacobs’ thoroughly researched debut novel excavates the buried history of Pasadena . . . a riveting and enjoyable look at how local myths are constructed, and a vivid depiction of a time and a place that felt full of possibilities”
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