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Finding Molly Parsons (The Lost & Found Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alyson Root (Author), Tara Sullivan (Editor), Linda Slate (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 230 ratings
*Named as one of The Lesbian Review's Top 16 books 2024*

Faith Parsons is finally 18 and eager to make her lesbian debut. But before stepping into this new chapter, she must escape the only world she's ever known. Faith's journey is not just a physical escape but a courageous leap into self-discovery, navigating uncharted territories with a heart full of hope. Guided by fate on a journey to find her long-lost Aunt Molly—the Parsons family’s sapphic secret—Faith is driven by a deep desire to break free from her toxic past and find a new familial embrace.
As Faith unravels a series of cryptic clues, she meets Carmen, a steamy self-made woman with a penchant for avoiding commitment, Mateo, her sequin-covered counterpart, whose life is a perpetual red-carpet event, and Enid Butcher, the cannabis-loving and self-appointed neighborhood watch. This motley crew navigate family, friendship, and love in this uproarious journey to find Molly Parsons.
Full of twists, turns, and spicy encounters, Faith’s story unfolds into a transformative adventure where chosen connections prove to be the enduring magic, and where love always finds a way.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Lost & Found Series
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    469 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    May 2, 2024
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZ1Z9DF7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J&M Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2024
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 469 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1917785167
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Lost & Found Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 230 ratings

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Alyson Root

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Alyson was born and raised in the heart of England. She moved to Paris in 2015 when she met her wife. Together they moved to the west of France, where they now live with their two dogs. Alyson spends her time reading sapphic fiction books, writing and Scuba Diving.

Alyson discovered her love of writing in her mid thirties. Her debut book, A Dance Towards Forever, was inspired by her wife and their very own love story. Alyson wrote Diving Into Her and award-winning Always Emilie, which added with her first book, created The French Connection series.

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  • Aaron Mulder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes ma’am, may I have another?
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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    This was a really unique and wonderful story. I loved loved loved all the characters… they probably could have sat around reading a newspaper and I’d have loved the banter between Mateo and Carmen, the no-filter commentary from Enid, and so on. The friends in Seattle, the kids at the ranch, they all contributed. It was amazing.

    The actual story of searching for Molly and dealing with her brother / Faith’s parents was great too. Faith’s quest was really something new and different and fun. And it got us out of the house, meeting the excellent cast while chasing down leads and road-tripping with the crew and all.

    About my only hesitation is that Faith sometimes seemed a bit too wise for her life experience… well, and what are the odds of meeting somebody randomly halfway across the country and then… but I don’t want to spoil anything. Still, these are really minor gripes, because again, I’d take any number of wrinkles to spend more time with these people.

    Really looking forward to the next installment in June!
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  • manta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lost n Found
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
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    This is a well written story that starts in Kentucky, and the journey seems to end in Washington. Abuse seems to be the underlying issue throughout this adventure. Even with difficult times about love, it finds a way to blossom.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hit most of the marks
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
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    Okay, I loved the story, the plot, the details, the characters, all of it. The only thing I had a hard time with was the dialogue. The adults were fine, but this book heavily featured teens, and their dialogue had them, particularly the main character, sounding like fully emotionally realized 35 year olds with decade of good therapy and NVC training behind them and a well edited script in hand. They sounded more wise and emotionally regulated than the adults, almowt PSA level, right from the beginning.
    Which I found odd because the adults spoke much more realistically, and in line with their characters. The adult characters read like the author was trauma informed, but Faith's character did not. Nothing about how she communicated sounded like an isolated, physically and emotionally abused 18 year old girl. She just opens up to complete strangers, concisely and calmly summarizes her traumatic history and story with very little promoting within minutes of meeting them, then proceeds to be a perfectly well adjusted aside from being briefly startled a few times by emotional moments she witnesses adults around her having.
    She has her moments where I could see what the author was trying to do with her character but ultimately it did not really land for me.
    That said, I enjoyed the rest of the cast so much I will absolutely be reading book two.
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  • TJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's about love between women
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
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    It was a really good book the characters come to life.
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  • Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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    This book covers everything. The characters are entertaining and serious. The theme embodies the concept that love is love. While you can’t choose your family, you can choose your friends. Blood related does not make a family. It’s respect, consideration and love for others that make a family. Alyson conveyed this much better than I just did and in a phenomenal way. The dialogue is priceless. The banter fantastic. You’ll wish the characters lived next to you. The wait for book 2 on June 4, 2024 will definitely tax my patience.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Faith was tired of being mistreated by her father!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    A tale of young girl/woman who set out to discover a new world. A newer world that accepted people like her. Faith likes girls! On her way to find her Aunt, who has idea that Faith even exists, Faith with her outgoing personality has managed to pick up and hopefully create a new Family! Enjoy!
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  • Morgan Bee
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book I didn't know I needed
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    Here’s the thing: when I first started listening to the audiobook I was a bit iffy about the narration, but it turns out that Finding Molly Parsons was the book I didn’t know I needed, and Sadie Provost was the perfect narrator. The story is ostensibly about a young lesbian named Faith who, on her 18th birthday, flees a restrictive and abusive religious home and goes in search of her long-lost aunt, Molly. Faith begins a journey that will change not only herself, but also the people she encounters along the way.

    The book is beautiful. It has all of Alyson Root’s typical humor mixed with serious moments and topics, but the best part isn’t the story, it’s the characters. All of them are so well developed and interesting, and I fell in love with them all. We’ve got Faith with her strength, youthful optimism and southern charm, and the grandmotherly but irreverent next door neighbor Enid, who swoops in with levity and nuggets of wisdom. Carmen Ruiz, a wonderful woman with a locked down heart, and her “brother” Mateo, who is funny and open, met in the foster system years ago and are the perfect found family for Faith. They open their home to her, offering support and going with her on her journey.

    Along the way we also get to meet some people who’ve had contact with Molly and learn more about her and her life. She’s moved around a lot since her brother and caretaker, Faith’s father, found out she was a lesbian and kicked her out, working with others who are in the same situation she was. Eventually we get to meet Molly herself, with her lovely southern drawl, heart of gold, and dedication to helping others, who longs to find that person who makes her feel safe and at home.

    Now don’t get me wrong, the story itself is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a caring exploration of community and found family. It’s funny and adventurous, while addressing some deep subjects with care. It brings us not just one but two developing sapphic love stories (including some spice), and some side romance. I absolutely adored it and can’t wait for the audiobook of Keeping Carmen Ruiz, book two in the Lost & Found series.

    I received a free ALC from the Sapphic Author Collective, but my review is unbiased and left voluntarily.
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  • L .GOODWIN
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Root book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2024
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    Omg this book.. highs and lows and funny older women who take no 💩😂.. I think I'm in love with Enid.
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  • Katjaren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in Germany on September 9, 2024
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    It was a really fun read. Thoroughly enjoyed it and can highly recommend it
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  • Mr. Sal. Hasham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2024
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    A must read for all republicans and christian nationals to confirm what thier hate does to ordinary people just going about living and loving their true life. Pursing their American dream of life, liberty, justice for all and the pursuit of happiness. As is the right of every human on the planet. Thank you Aly.
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  • PJ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Family
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2025
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    This was a book about found family really.
    It's not my favourite trope but because it was a "Root" book I decided to try.
    If it's your trope you'll love it.
    For me, a little slow and laborious but it will appeal to many. I prefer her others.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2024
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    A lovely written story about how hard it is when you have parents that will not accept your love for the same sex. Plenty of characters of all different ages,i just found the story dragged out a bit. Then it has you engrossed,laughing at all the innuendos and all of a sudden the story stops,to be continued.
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