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“Courageous, moving, and memorable.”

–Alexander McCall Smith, author of the New York Times bestselling No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series

In the world’s first memoir about growing up in a divorce custody battle, young Matthew must use his creativity and The Force to put an end to his parents’ fighting! Over 100 readers age 9 to 80 fell in love with advance reader copies of Love Wars. Find out why many of them said, “This is my favorite book!”

BookLife by Publishers Weekly Review:

“Takeaway: Powerful, expressive rendering of divorce from a child’s perspective. Tower’s debut is obviously written from the heart… Illustrations by Tsuneo Sanda give powerful voice to Matthew’s distress, depicting the weight of his parents’ anger and his youthful hope that, with a little inspiration from his childhood heroes, he can right their sinking ship.

Production grades
Cover: A • Design and typography: A • Illustrations: A • Editing: A”

Launches October 17, 2025 in Illustrated Hardcover, eBook, & Dramatized Audiobook editions
Ages 9 and up

Nate and Vanessa started the war, but only their son Matthew can end it! Young Matthew’s world shatters when his parents split up and put him in the middle of their custody battle. Desperate to escape their never-ending conflicts, Matthew imitates his hero, Luke Skywalker, and launches an against-all-odds mission to stop Mom and Dad’s war of vengeance! Will Matthew’s little brother Thomas Rabbit help blow up the Divorce War Death Star, or will he hide and play with his bunnies?

Love Wars: Clash of the Parents is a true story of youthful bravery, and a wacky account of one family’s wretched yet hilarious nuclear meltdown . . . with an unexpected and unforgettable ending. This inspirational memoir is a page-turner for readers of all ages, whether or not they have been affected by divorce and family strife. Fully illustrated by award-winning artist Tsuneo Sanda.

Rave Reviews!

  • “Love Wars captivated me from start to finish! This real-life cautionary tale touched me personally.”
    –Rob Reger, creator of the best-selling Emily the Strange series
  • “Love Wars is perfect for young adults. It’s a mature story with real, grown-up issues seen through the eyes of a child.”
    –Philip Halpern, high school English teacher
  • “I stayed up past midnight finishing it. Fantastic!”
    –Stephanie Berger, middle school English teacher
  • “Love Wars is awesome! I want to read it over and over.”
    –Amri Gray, young reader
  • “On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate Love Wars an 11! I couldn’t put it down.”
    –Danny Hernandez, young reader
  • “Love Wars is my favorite book! I love how Matthew evolves throughout the story.”
    –Max Hauser, young reader
  • “Love Wars is the best book I’ve ever read! It’s the only book I’ve read in which I could relate to the story.”
    –Shatonya Amerson, young reader
  • “A timeless classic! From the moment I started reading, I was riveted. I will forever be its biggest cheerleader.”
    –Linda Sivertsen, award-winning author of Beautiful Writers and Generation Green
  • “Love Wars will make you laugh, make you cry, and compel you to do everything in your power to stop the divorce wars of everyone you know!”
    –Bill Eddy, President of the High Conflict Institute and best-selling co-author of Splitting
  • “After reading Love Wars, I realized I’m not alone, and I felt empowered. The writing is amazing!”
    –Sophia Olaya-Hermes, young reader
  • “Matthew A. Tower has captured the essence of what it’s like to grow up in a chronically conflicted divorce.”
    –Janet R. Johnston Ph.D., bestselling co-author of In the Name of the Child
  • “I’m going to share Love Wars with friends and family.”
    –Morgan Mason, young reader
  • I love Love Wars, especially the way the hero grows up.”
    –Isaac Kenin, young reader

About the Author and Illustrator

Matthew A. Tower is an author, art director, audiobook narrator, and entrepreneur. Love Wars is his debut work of literature. Previously, he was founder and CEO of Versus Books, and published more than 50 strategy guides for hits like The Legend of Zelda, selling over 5 million copies.

Tsuneo Sanda is an award-winning artist who lives in Japan. He is celebrated for his Star Wars, Star Trek, and Disney illustrations. George Lucas owns many of his original paintings. Explore his creations at SandaWorld.com.

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Love Wars: Clash of the Parents,
A True Divorce Story
By Matthew A. Tower

Text copyright © 2025 Matthew A. Tower and Raja Media LLC.
Illustrations copyright © 2025 Raja Media LLC.
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LOVE WARS, RAJA MEDIA, YOUNGLING EMPOWERMENT,  and the RAJA MEDIA logo are trademarks of Raja Media LLC.

Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-9995038-0-0
eBook ISBN: 979-8-9995038-1-7
Audiobook ISBN: 979-8-9995038-2-4