“An intimate episodic narrative…Tripp’s wonderful, pointillistic skill with physical description and the deft, empathetic leaps she takes – jumping off from letters, contemporary memories and photographs snapped of the former First Lady – gives JACKIE undeniable punch…Tripp’s book stands out for its psychological acuity…notable for its emphasis on the intelligence and grace of this valiant woman.” – The Washington Post

“Tripp’s fictional portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis captures her emotional life, including her marriage to John F. Kennedy, her grief after his assassination, and her complicated marriage to Aristotle Onassis. These weave a thread that’s a testimony to Kennedy Onassis’ resilience.”—Christian Science Monitor, Ten Best Books of June

“If you loved Curtis Sittenfeld’s Rodham or American Wife, you’ll devour this.” – InStyle

“Perfect for those who can’t get enough of one of the country’s most iconic couple.” – People Magazine

“Beautifully written with sensitive insight, Tripp draws back the curtain on everything we think we know about Jackie…a glorious love letter to a remarkable woman.” – Martha’s Vineyard Times

“A fascinating read…Jackie is a portrait of a person, but also of a time and a country. I couldn’t put it down.” – Historical Novels Review, Editor’s Choice

“Luminous…A dazzling portrait of a woman growing beyond the myth that often held her captive. Juxtaposing cinematic scenes and thoughtful interior reflections, JACKIE is a beautifully rendered imagining of its subject: a woman of tremendous courage, intellect, wry humor, and grace.” – Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

“An eloquent and elegant account of a woman who was so well-known but also intensely private. This is a wonderful and worth addition to the Kennedy canon…it feels at every page like Jackie herself is whispering in your ear.” – Sydney Arts Guide

“Inspired by a rare photograph capturing a tender moment between a young Jack and Jackie Kennedy, Tripp imagines what might have happened in the moments before the shutter clicked, and conjures the magic behind their transcendent love story. . .With a fitting sense of elegance and poignancy, Tripp’s expert and insightful fictionalization of Jackie’s life manages an authenticity equal to any biography, making it a requisite addition to the Jackie canon.” – Booklist, Starred Review

“This meticulously researched and lyrically written portrait of Jackie will appeal not only to baby boomers who experienced the historic events of her life but also to anyone who appreciates intimate novels about women’s hearts, minds, and souls. A must-purchase.” – Library Journal, Starred Review

“Ethereal. . .Tripp, who appends an extensive bibliography, has clearly done her research and integrates it seamlessly into the novel. . . An elegiac and meticulously crafted ode to a still somewhat mysterious figure.” – Kirkus

“An intimate portrait of Jackie Kennedy during her courtship and marriage to JFK. . .Tripp brings Jackie and Jack’s romance to life through carefully crafted scenes and offers a humanizing portrait of Jackie’s complex love for her husband. Camelot devotees, take note.”  – Publishers Weekly  

“In Jackie, Dawn Tripp turns an icon into a woman, imagining the rich inner life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The marriage between Jackie and Jack has been scrutinized endlessly but here we see it in all its glorious honesty through the eyes of a woman in love, almost in spite of herself. Readers will devour this richly detailed novel about the heart and soul of the most famous woman of the twentieth century.” – Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of California Golden

The reason we read historical fiction is because sometimes the facts just aren’t enough. A brilliant, beautiful book like Dawn Tripp’s, Jackie, touches the soul in ways conventional biographies can’t. I devoured this novel, and felt the power of history and a remarkable woman.” – Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess of Las Vegas

“Society Bride. Mother. Fashion Plate. First Lady. Saint. Curse. Jackie Kennedy Onassis has been assigned more labels than possibly any other woman in American history, occupying an incomparable status in the collective imagination and historical record. But in her latest work, Dawn Tripp strips all the fable and labels away, plunging readers deep into the imagined inner world of this larger-than-life figure, who not only lived on the frontlines of history but had an active hand in shaping its course. I relished each page of this gorgeous, poetic, and piercing journey into the depths of an iconic woman’s heart, mind, and soul.” – Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller

“In her lyrical fever dream of a novel, Tripp offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of a thoughtful, brilliant woman who reluctantly stepped into the spotlight and was dogged by tragedy before ultimately coming into her own. From its gripping opening scene to the final page, I found myself entranced by Tripp’s prose and barely holding back tears . . .  Electrifying.” – Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Spectacular

“What a wondrous accomplishment JACKIE is. I would say the tale feels as if Tripp took dictation straight from her subject, except that would diminish the work and skill I know underlies every word of this hypnotic, intelligent, deeply felt accounting of what it may have been like to be the woman who never wanted to be the myth. I can’t imagine a better marriage of author and story. And what a fascinating, troubling, deeply human story to be immersed in. As many representations of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as there have been, this is the one that will stay with me.” – Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald