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skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
I completely enjoyed this book, and I needed it because many of the highly-rated books I’ve read lately have been disappointing.
divsenthilk's review against another edition
i really liked this book! it wasn’t perfect but it had the flavor of remarkably bright creatures where lonely ppl find fulfillment when their lives intersect with a dash of mystery to keep you reading. it was perfect for my reading slump mood and also made me feel a lot of ✨things✨
dedempsey's review against another edition
5.0
Sarah Addison Allen is back! One of my favorite comfort authors is back with my most anticipated read of the year (of many years, really).
Other Birds centers of Zoey, a 19-year-old who’s just moved into her late mother’s old condo on the small island of Mallow, SC. The building is also home to Mac, a shy chef, Charlotte, an artist who moves around a lot, and Lizbeth and Lucy, estranged middle age sisters living in separate units, plus Fraiser, the property manager. This story picks up when the death of one resident brings the others closer together. As always, a strength of SAA’s book is the character development across a fun cast of supporting characters. While Zoe is our protagonist, I had a soft spot for Mac and Charlotte.
This is a world just a bit more magical than our own, where ghosts reside with the living, food has the power to influence our emotions, and even our most pragmatic characters hang beautiful glass “witch balls” to keep their homes safe. True to SAA’s usual style, magic is interwoven seamlessly into normal life for these characters, so we accept it without much world-building or explanation needed.
This book is set across one summer, making it the perfect late summer read. I loved this book, as I knew I would, and will definitely be rereading it soon.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Other Birds centers of Zoey, a 19-year-old who’s just moved into her late mother’s old condo on the small island of Mallow, SC. The building is also home to Mac, a shy chef, Charlotte, an artist who moves around a lot, and Lizbeth and Lucy, estranged middle age sisters living in separate units, plus Fraiser, the property manager. This story picks up when the death of one resident brings the others closer together. As always, a strength of SAA’s book is the character development across a fun cast of supporting characters. While Zoe is our protagonist, I had a soft spot for Mac and Charlotte.
This is a world just a bit more magical than our own, where ghosts reside with the living, food has the power to influence our emotions, and even our most pragmatic characters hang beautiful glass “witch balls” to keep their homes safe. True to SAA’s usual style, magic is interwoven seamlessly into normal life for these characters, so we accept it without much world-building or explanation needed.
This book is set across one summer, making it the perfect late summer read. I loved this book, as I knew I would, and will definitely be rereading it soon.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
thereadingsnail99's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. A decent quick read but too predictable and too eager for me.
karenholmes's review against another edition
5.0
Cozy and magical story about a building, the Dellawisp, named after curious little birds that live there and its broken inhabitants that need some healing to do. Yes, life is harsh and it's been harsh for long for most of them, but in the Dellawisp they can heal and find their found family while discovering the secrets from their past.
Ghosts, magical birds and food as a way to show care and love are an integral part of this whismical and wonderful story that will remain with me for a long, long time.
Ghosts, magical birds and food as a way to show care and love are an integral part of this whismical and wonderful story that will remain with me for a long, long time.
krystyne88's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Drug abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
craftylou's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0