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Ellipsis: The Novel Kindle Edition

by Kristy McGinnis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 229 ratings
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A page-turning emotional debut in the tradition of Kristin Hannah. Ellipsis is a literary fiction novel that explores the bonds that matter most, and the recovery of the human spirit when those bonds are threatened.

The future looks promising and it's supposed to come easily. Smart, determined and beautiful; college student and art model Nell seemed to be the girl who had it all. A passionate relationship with one of the art students leads to an unplanned pregnancy that threatens to change everything though, and she must build a very different life than she envisioned. For thirteen years Nell and her son Charlie are a unit and their world is complete. That world will stop spinning though, when there’s a shooting at Charlie’s school. As Nell reaches out via text in desperation, only the words and the animated ellipsis on the phone screen offer a buffer between life and death. Can she save the person on the other end of the messages in time, and in the process can she save herself too?

Ellipsis isn't a romance, but it is a love story.
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Although it is largely a book about grief, ELLIPSIS also contains elements of a love story, mystery, and fictionalized memoir. McGinnis' intentional and eloquent storytelling imbues every sentence with meaning, creating a captivating short novel that is hard to put down. Indie Reader Review


Ellipsis' is an emotional read that might easily steal a few tears from the reader. The author succeeds in holding the reader captivated and on the edge of each sheet, eager to read what will happen next. BestSellersWorld Featured Book Reviews

For a shorter novel, Ellipsis packs a punch. One that hits right to the gut, but implores us to explore the context of pain rather than just to mourn the debris of its explosion. Reedsy Discovery

Eloquently written and aptly described, there is so much substance here -- an overabundance of themes intricately woven into the lives of these characters: beauty, violence, levity, loss, friendship, peace." Sacha Fortuné, Author of Climbing The Walls and the Hart and Cole series

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08TR715N3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Glassy Lake Publishing (February 5, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2281 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 229 ratings

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Kristy spent her childhood as a Navy "brat" and her adult years first as a service member and then as a Coast Guard wife. A lifelong wanderer and now emptynester, she's set permanent anchor in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband and that most rascally of rascals- her cat Percy. When not plucking away at her keyboard or eagerly devouring every book she can get her hands on; she enjoys theater, beach combing, hiking, wine tasting, and obsessively planning the next journey.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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First off, I am so excited to finally have my first 5 star of the year. I am sometimes a bit leery of debut novels, especially those that are self-published. Did this one pass my test? All I can say is, yes, YES. This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever read of love, loss, and redemption. I had all the emotions: Happiness, giddiness, anger, fear, despair, and hope. Travelling this story with Nell, I cried. I waited breathlessly, with each turn of the page, hoping for a good outcome after her grief. And in the end? I cheered. Because many of us, while never having suffered as Nell did, have still suffered loss before. Loss that may have knocked us to our knees, or worse, to the darkest depths of despair that we didn't know we'd be able to escape from. Nell reminds us, we can pick ourselves up, if we are brave enough to grab hold of a thread of glimmer of hope. That thread could be a call, or text, from a friend, a talk with a therapist, or an ellipsis, bobbing in our message stream. Is there darkness in this book? Yes. But there is also light.
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Michelle Kivisto
5.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
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Well written and engaging. I cried a couple of times. This book definitely gets you into your feelings. Read it!
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Jennifer Bassett
5.0 out of 5 stars Captured my attention and heart.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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Admittedly, I do not often have time to sit down and read a book in short period of time. Frequently, I read a book over the course of many months as time allows. McGinnis’ "Ellipsis", however, captured my attention and heart like no other book. I found myself falling in love with the words and rhythm of the story only to be heartbroken and tearful in a fascinating way that kept me wanting more. I dove into this book from start to finish in a matter of hours. To call it a page-turner is an understatement. The author’s style is rich with symbolism. Ebbing and flowing naturally, "Ellipsis" draws the reader in, maintaining a connection throughout its pages. Nell is dynamic and the embodiment of the afflictions of the human condition. I found myself relating to her, wanting to befriend her, and even rising and falling with her emotions and stages in life. "Ellipsis" is a poignant tale exploring relatable feelings and experiences. Some topics may be heavy for the reader, but McGinnis’ artistry makes it palatable and hopeful. I’m excited to see what McGinnis shares with us next.
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Ed E. Morawski
4.0 out of 5 stars Girl, interrupted
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
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This is definitely in the chick lit category but the blunt honesty makes it a compelling read.

I’m sure this won’t make me popular but I couldn’t help but notice some the five star reviews from women who seem to consider Nell is some kind of hero because she is a single mother. From my view it is a sad story of a woman with a bright future waylaid by a man who you could see a long way off was not going to be around long. Ah, guys, the object of life is not to be a single mother. The family unit in this country is broken and no one cares and society suffers as a result. We’ve heard this story so many times it has become a cliché and I’m surprised parents still send their daughters off to college far away.

Then in part 2 the story takes a startling and gut wrenching turn. I admit to shedding a few tears. Were all of Nell’s life struggles for nothing? I was ready to give this five stars just for wringing tears out of me. But later, here we go again with a somewhat contrived iphone story line that brought a little suspense if you can forgive the idea that a 12 year old named ‘C’ could outwit the police.

Part 3 goes down smoothly pretty much as expected, but all that aside it is still a powerful story well told.
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DanMan
5.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to more from this new voice!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
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I'll be honest: it's been a tough six months. Brainspace and undivided concentration are at a premium for me- and Ellipsis is the first book that's held my attention all the way through in nearly a year. The dialogue and emotion are honest and compelling; the political notes were faintly distracting to me, but a necessary plot device so they get a pass. It's a strong debut novel and I can't wait to see what's next from this author. --KD
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Jennifer Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, hopeful first novel - McGinnis hits it out of the park
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021
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I do not like star ratings because they're so subjective; this book deserves every single star and more. This debut novel by Kristy McGinnis reads like the page turner it is, but with the raw emotion that only grief can give the reader. McGinnis writes as if she has been a novelist her entire life. This story is told perfectly from the perspective of a mother, who's only child is the victim of a terrible tragedy. It is filled with hope, grief, anger, and faith. I'm excited to read future stories by the author - if the first is so engrossing, subsequent novels will be stories of classics.
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Beth K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic debut novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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I was very pleasantly surprised by this debut novel. Without any spoilers, Nell’s story arc was intriguing, believable, and heart wrenching. I honestly knew nothing about the book when I picked it up other than the name of the protagonist, but this book was unputdownable and it was easy to feel all of Nell’s emotions along with her. I look forward to more by this author.
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Ruth Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars All the Feels
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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First off, I am so excited to finally have my first 5 star of the year. I am sometimes a bit leery of debut novels, especially those that are self-published. Did this one pass my test? All I can say is, yes, YES. This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever read of love, loss, and redemption. I had all the emotions: Happiness, giddiness, anger, fear, despair, and hope. Travelling this story with Nell, I cried. I waited breathlessly, with each turn of the page, hoping for a good outcome after her grief. And in the end? I cheered. Because many of us, while never having suffered as Nell did, have still suffered loss before. Loss that may have knocked us to our knees, or worse, to the darkest depths of despair that we didn't know we'd be able to escape from. Nell reminds us, we can pick ourselves up, if we are brave enough to grab hold of a thread of glimmer of hope. That thread could be a call, or text, from a friend, a talk with a therapist, or an ellipsis, bobbing in our message stream. Is there darkness in this book? Yes. But there is also light.
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5.0 out of 5 stars All the Feels
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
First off, I am so excited to finally have my first 5 star of the year. I am sometimes a bit leery of debut novels, especially those that are self-published. Did this one pass my test? All I can say is, yes, YES. This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever read of love, loss, and redemption. I had all the emotions: Happiness, giddiness, anger, fear, despair, and hope. Travelling this story with Nell, I cried. I waited breathlessly, with each turn of the page, hoping for a good outcome after her grief. And in the end? I cheered. Because many of us, while never having suffered as Nell did, have still suffered loss before. Loss that may have knocked us to our knees, or worse, to the darkest depths of despair that we didn't know we'd be able to escape from. Nell reminds us, we can pick ourselves up, if we are brave enough to grab hold of a thread of glimmer of hope. That thread could be a call, or text, from a friend, a talk with a therapist, or an ellipsis, bobbing in our message stream. Is there darkness in this book? Yes. But there is also light.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ...Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
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So many feels in this book! Love, joy, despair. Life, death, tragedy. Nell experienced it all, and then some. This was a wonderful, but eye-opening read from cover to cover. While a work of fiction, it's totally plausible! Kristy brings to light a glimpse of the magnitude of the social, mental, and emotional health issues students face today. This book was a page-turner for me. My only complaint is that it was too short!! Can't wait for more from this new author!
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Tarun Kumar
4.0 out of 5 stars Ellipsis
Reviewed in India on February 22, 2021
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📝The book I recently completed is a perfect book which a reader would enjoy reading and will experience the scenes like they are really happening the book is called "Ellipsis”.

📝Starting with the title of the book "Ellipsis". When it comes to the title, I feel it must be the one which explains the content of the book in one word/line which is easily understandable. Whereas this one qualifies an additional part with is the Curiosity to the viewer. Overall, the outer appearance of the book is appealing and for the romance readers I feel this is eye catchy.

📝The novel tells a girl who becomes a woman. An average young woman forced into an outstanding person by life. The characterisation is fine, as are environments, dialogue, arcs of development, works.

📝She took a few side jobs, including modelling for art students, to support herself. She met Narek, a talented Armenian art student. Both were associated instantly with the many things they had in common and fascinated by the cultural and personal differences of each other.

📝As the story progresses incidents happen and are revealed, and things become fascinating which kept me hooked throughout. You are pulled into the story from the very first pages and the author holds you there through the novel.
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