Iowa writer Carla Offenburger wrote the first of two 5-star Goodreads reviews of Mimi Johnson’s Gathering String:

Loved this book! Every page was worth it. I miss the characters and hope I get to see them again in a future sequel.

Chris Hubbs, an Iowa engineer, wrote in the second review:

Johnson has an ear for dialogue and an eye for authentic detail.

Hubbs also reviewed Gathering String on Amazon:

She writes characters that you feel like you know, and puts them in a story that will keep you turning pages until you reach the end.

Hubbs tweeted his enthusiasm for the book:

@mimijohnson Just finished Gathering String. Enjoyed every word. Thanks so much for a great story.

— Chris Hubbs (@cjhubbs) May 5, 2012