“Are we really who we appear to be?” – Tanisha Rankins
“You think you know a person? Think again.” – Aaron Westerman at opinionless
“…an entertaining read that poses questions to which there are no easy answers.”
– Delonya Conyers for The Urban Book Source
“…would make for a great bookclub discussion.”
– Leona Romich for Urban Reviews
“…twisty, unexpected storyline with page gripping events.”
– Kinah Lindsay for Dew on the Kudzu
“Pious is a story about the human condition. It is a novel that will make readers question their own secrets and teaches that forgiveness is rarely as easy Hallmark made for TV movies might like you to believe.”
– amazon review from Natasha Larry
“This novel of twists and turns is a page turner, a quick and intriguing reading.”
– Nanette M. Buchanan
“Just the name of the novel was intriguing to me. The cover was a bit eerie… this novel is spiritually inclined, well written and easy to read.”
– amazon review from Khaleelah of Coast 2 Coast On Line Book Club
“… enthralled by the suspenseful cliffhangers. Just when I would be about to put the book down (due to everyday life issues) something would occur that would keep me glued to the pages.”
– Christi Baker for Authors On The Rise
“This book reads like a rollercoaster. It moves along at a steady pace, then takes off and jolts you in ways you could not have imagined. “
– amazon review from K. Ferguson
“With his first novel, Kenn Bivins has a definite mark in the win column”
– Toni for OOSA Online Book Club
“I would recommend this novel to family and friends who enjoy mysteries and tales about people’s flaws. Young adults and older adults alike would enjoy this book.”
– Denien Robbins for Author Exposure
“I read this in one sitting because I couldn’t seem to put it down until I knew the ending. A great read!”
– Say Anything
“A really powerful read, and one of Conversations’ Top 100 Books of 2010. Read it and you’ll see why.”
– amazon review from C.A. Webb of Conversations Book Club
“There are instances in PIOUS where readers witness psychological disintegration more frightening than Jack’s mental breakdown in The Shining.” – Ayanna Guyhto for Associated Press
“Praise-worthy, modern-day work of fiction that will leave you transfixed.” – Hamdhoon Rashad for BookPleasures.com
“Pious is a book about forgiveness. Throughout the story, we see so many different things that mask themselves as peace and forgiveness, but this isn’t a book that lets you walk away thinking redemption is all niceties. In fact, if I had to summarize the story in a sentence, I’d say Pious is a book that teaches us that forgiveness is not about forgetting sins, but about accepting them, living with the consequences, and slowly building a bridge across the chasm that those sins create. ” – amazon review from J. Tomasino
“Pious makes you question your view of good and evil, right and wrong.” – amazon review from Lyn M. Thomas
“…couldn’t put the book down” – amazon review from Maryann Lozano
“A Caress And A Punch” – amazon review from Tiffany Arnold
“Compelling & thought provoking” – amazon review from Marura
“I wanted to know what Carpious was going to do next. I was rooting for him, living through his struggle was quite a ride. The book really spoke to me about the dangers of judging others and thinking more highly of yourself than you ought.” – amazon review from Greenbean
“Author Kenn Bivins does a great job of creating suspenseful cliffhangers that made me not want to put it down. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys realistic thrillers.” – amazon review from Emily