“In SomeBody, Laurel Doud brings us characters who have been wounded by the worst that life can dish out. In flawed yet compassionate ways, they help each other to heal and grow—bolstered by the wit and wisdom of Shakespeare. “ —Kate Evans, author of Amazing! and Wanderland

I’m a librarian and an avid reader, so I need my reads to contain a good message, characters I can care about, realistic dialogue, believable plot, and an ending I can live with. SomeBody nailed all five of these for me. I would recommend this book to lovers of realistic fiction, those who like stories about overcoming obstacles and tragedies, family relationships, Shakespeare, and dogs. Most of us fall into one of these categories. —Donna Chandler

“In this novel about love, loss, (dogs and Shakespeare!), Doud gives us three unforgettable characters trying to navigate difficult pasts on the way to a hopeful future. This trio is a reminder that people step onto the stage of our lives for roles other than those we first assumed they’d fill. As Quince, Erik, and teenaged Zareen figure out who they’re meant to be for each other, we cheer them on in figuring out who they’re meant to be for themselves.” —Halina Duraj, author of The Family Cannon