From The Best Damned Creative Writing Blog

“This may be her first novel, but Jane Roper is clearly no novice. In addition to being an enjoyable read, Eden Lake is smart, fluidly written, and well executed in every way.”  Read the full review.

From New Pages

“The fictional Camp Eden Lake will remind readers of their own experiences, but that is one of the many strengths of Jane Roper’s Eden Lake. Her absorbing debut novel takes camp culture an imaginative step further by looking into the lives of Eden’s Lake’s founding family—the Perryweisses… Going through the grief process and re-connecting with each other while running a business for young charges makes it a truly life-changing summer for the siblings…. Read the full review

From WordsXO

“EDEN LAKE was a thoroughly enjoyable, satisfying read that made me wish I could drop in and visit. And when the summer was over and all the campers packed up and said their goodbyes, I was just as sad as they were to say my goodbyes to EDEN LAKE.” Read the full review

From Marian’s Library

“EDEN LAKE is an appealing story that takes place at a summer camp in Talbotts Corner, Maine.  As you read it you will find yourself reminiscing about your summer camp days of old. But it’s just the backdrop for a poignant family story, as you’ll soon discover….You’ll want to discover this enjoyable and exquisite story, which was well written and very detailed.”   Read the full review