You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
This was another seduction by spredges… who could resist this cute typewriter motif?! So honestly, I went into this one entirely unaware of what to expect. The quote on the cover said it was ‘full of wit, friendship and the uplifting knowledge that when people come together great changes can be made’… all of that sounded pretty good, so I was in.
The second instalment of The Emmy Lake Chronicles (I didn’t know this either, but it reads as a stand-alone novel so not to worry!), Yours Cheerfully is set in 1941… Emmeline Lake is working for ‘Woman’s Friend’ magazine, known for its knitting patterns and no-nonsense (read sometimes old-fashioned) advice pages. Emmy has aspirations of becoming a real war reporter, and when the media is called upon to encourage women into working to help the war effort she seizes the chance in a round-about kind of way.
Reporting from the munitions factories, on the real stories of real women, she learns of the struggles they face and sees an opportunity to tell their story. The friendships forged are real and deep and it was a joy to read about such strong young women, women who were determined and hardworking but also fun-loving and witty.
This was a lighter read than I’m used to but I did enjoy it. I’m not sure I would pick up any of the other Emmy Lake Chronicles, not because it wasn’t enjoyable but just wasn’t really my bag. For a fun, historical fiction with a good female protagonist (and supporting characters) I’d recommend it.
The second instalment of The Emmy Lake Chronicles (I didn’t know this either, but it reads as a stand-alone novel so not to worry!), Yours Cheerfully is set in 1941… Emmeline Lake is working for ‘Woman’s Friend’ magazine, known for its knitting patterns and no-nonsense (read sometimes old-fashioned) advice pages. Emmy has aspirations of becoming a real war reporter, and when the media is called upon to encourage women into working to help the war effort she seizes the chance in a round-about kind of way.
Reporting from the munitions factories, on the real stories of real women, she learns of the struggles they face and sees an opportunity to tell their story. The friendships forged are real and deep and it was a joy to read about such strong young women, women who were determined and hardworking but also fun-loving and witty.
This was a lighter read than I’m used to but I did enjoy it. I’m not sure I would pick up any of the other Emmy Lake Chronicles, not because it wasn’t enjoyable but just wasn’t really my bag. For a fun, historical fiction with a good female protagonist (and supporting characters) I’d recommend it.
It is not a good sequel. Very slow and repetitive read. From page 161 you can skip to last chapter and not miss a thing in between. Nothing exciting happens. Author should stop at her first book; Dear Mrs. Bird. I don’t plan on reading any more of the E. Lake Chronicles.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the second book in the Emmy Lake Chronicles and it's a very sweet WWII series if you're looking for heartwarming books in the vein of 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'. We've followed Emmy from the London Blitz to 1941 and the third book will take place in 1943. I'm eager to see this series continue!
RATING: 4 STARS
2021; Scribner/Simon & Schuster
I didn't love this one as much as I did Mrs. Bird, but I still enjoy this book. And, the cover is gorgeous! Something about this series, or maybe the characters, is so endearing. It's like you have visited this place before and it feels comforting. The way it ended, I feel like there should be another book in the Emmilne Chronicles, or at least I hope so!
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2021; Scribner/Simon & Schuster
I didn't love this one as much as I did Mrs. Bird, but I still enjoy this book. And, the cover is gorgeous! Something about this series, or maybe the characters, is so endearing. It's like you have visited this place before and it feels comforting. The way it ended, I feel like there should be another book in the Emmilne Chronicles, or at least I hope so!
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced