Right off the bat I enjoyed Ms. LeBlanc’s energetic narrative voice and that she captures the vibe and angst of the late teen/new adult crowd perfectly. I was also intrigued with how the author managed to work in many real-life issues – emotional and mental- with this charming, and at times sentimental tale. It is witty, profound, and poignant and while it had its sadder moments and touched on serious subjects like anxiety and death, it never gets too heavy or maudlin. I enjoyed the personality of the different characters and the fact that there were different elements to Augie’s story, and it didn’t just focus on the “romance”, or even his anxiety, but of connecting with others and helping each other to get stronger.

FIVE BOUNDLESS STARSAugust has anxiety. He is starting college, his mom is getting a divorce, and now his grandma has escaped her retirement home. This first escape changes his world in so many ways.Let me just start off by saying this story is hilarious. It was such a fun read, but I found out that it was also full of deep and serious meaning. I really have no words. It was so much fun to read and at other times it was so touching it made me want to cry. This book was just really good. It was full of humor, romance, and drama. The characters were awesome. All around it was a great story and I really enjoyed it.-Stormi

I thought the story itself was cute. It’s a decent “feel good” story, kind of like a Lifetime movie or something you’d see on the Hallmark channel. (And let me tell you, I’m a total sucker for those movies.) I enjoyed it and I think you would too.

An exciting and relatable debut with a laugh out loud effect.

I enjoyed the author’s writing style. I loved the first few lines of the book. The story flowed well, and the characters were engaging.-Literary Titan

Jennifer LeBlanc’s coming of age story for new adults, The Tribulations of August Barton, is an hilarious and life-affirming tale that kept me enthralled and thrilled throughout my entire reading experience. I love LeBlanc’s Augie whose geekiness, romanticism and kind heart make him so very special. Seeing as his outrageous grannie and her best friend, Tunes, drag him kicking and screaming into life is sheer joy. LeBlanc’s story is beautifully written, and her characters are finely drawn and unforgettable. And, like Isaac, I suspect anyone who has the good fortune to come across this book will see senior citizens in an entirely different way afterwards. The Tribulations of August Barton is most highly recommended.-Jack Magnus for Reader's Favorite

The Tribulations of August Barton is a delightful original story. Augie is adorable, he doesn't have sleek moves, but he's friendly, quirky and smart. He also treasures his grandmother and they're quite a pair. Gertie is a true spectacle. She has plenty of pizzazz, she still has looks, crazy people skills and plenty of pluck. She does whatever she likes and people love her for it. Augie and his grandmother are both main characters to fall in love with. They're wonderful and when they are together nothing is ever boring. I totally loved this amazing duo and enjoyed every single one of their adventures.Jennifer LeBlanc has a great sense of humor. I laughed out loud many times while reading The Tribulations of August Barton. Because of Augie's endearing and wise character in combination with his grandmother's fierceness excitement is guaranteed. The Tribulations of August Barton is one big adrenaline rush. I loved Jennifer LeBlanc's creativity and really enjoyed reading this heartwarming story.