Advance praise for The Godmother:

"Fun, fiery, and fabulous. The Godmother asks women to find their power-and use it!"-KIRSTEN MILLER, New York Times bestselling author of The Change

"The Godmother is a clever and long overdue testament to one of the world's best-kept secrets: the power and life force of Italian women. By turning a beloved classic on its head, Leigh Esposito shows us, refreshingly, what's been missing from the now familiar male-centric mafia story. The novel's lush setting and magical elements make it perfect for fans of Frances Mayes and Alice Hoffman."-CHRISTOPHER CASTELLANI, bestselling author of Leading Men

"Masterfully told, fiercely feminine, The Godmother is as hard to put down as the similarly titled novel it subtly references. Join powerhouse Raffi Truvarizzi-the Godmother-on her journey of self-discovery through a Sicily so vivid, you'll choke on the ash of Mount Etna, taste the sharp bite of prawn carpaccio by the Ionian Sea, and immerse yourself in culture and cannoli. With Esposito's prose so detailed and visual, you'll feel the women who infuse the story with their divine-feminine, witchy powers, and-after the melancholy descends on you from putting down this book that has expanded your horizons in the real world- you'll wonder whether The Godmother is a story more aptly shelved in non-fiction. In the end, you'll find yourself wishing you had a Godmother of your own: a solver of all problems, a seer of all truths, finding her counsel aside a plate of soul-nourishing pasta-the coolest of the cool."-SALVADOR PASKOWITZ, Screenwriter, The Age of Adaline

"Esposito's eternal Sicily is a very real place; the reader can almost hear the noisy streets of Palermo and taste the food in its open-air markets. But mostly, this is the story of powerful women in an eccentric context where one doesn't usually expect to find them. In that respect, it is the rarest of excursions, breaking new ground in a crowded genre. Here the very term "godmother" is redefined forever. This is feminist fiction at its finest, challenging us to think far outside the box into the movement's next wave. Be prepared to see your preconceptions revised.-LOUIS MENDOLA, Author, The Kingdom of Sicily 1130-1860

"With vivid language and palpable passion, Leigh Esposito writes about women, their particular struggles, and the mystical side of living."-DOLORES ALFIERI TARANTO, Author & Host, The Bella Figura Podcast and The Italian American Podcast

"The Godmother, an astounding debut from novelist Leigh Esposito, is a sweeping tale woven from magic, myth, and the mob. Inspiring, poetic, and culturally rich across disciplines and oceans, The Godmother will leave you feeling connected to the Divine Mother in her countless forms. It reminds us of the power we hold inside, whether we believe it or not."-ASHLEIGH RENARD, bestselling author of Swing

"A captivating story of reconnecting with culture, magic, and feminine power. The Godmother transports you to Italy and leaves you craving more adventures."-MARIAH OLLER, creator of "Tarot of Life"