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Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber

shinabery06's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

iteachmuggles03's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

rainbowofcrazy's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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? Yes

4.5

I enjoyed this book! I really enjoyed the writing and I quickly grew to love all the characters. They felt like real people and I was sad to let them go by the end. It felt a bit like a slow burn at times but I was never bored and enjoyed those small moments. 

For a book with magical realism, the magical part is very light. It focused more on the two main characters than magic. If you want something that really leans into magic, this might not be for you. But if you enjoy small Southern town stories filled with coziness, family, loss, healing, with a sprinkling of magic and romance, this is a winner. My heart swelled by the end. 

One big highlight is the narrators, Stephanie Willis, Bethany Lind, and Nicholas Techosky. I'm not sure if I would have enjoyed the ebook as much as I did the audiobook. NGL I don't think I would have. But the three different narrators were wonderful to listen to, especially Stephanie Willis and Bethany Lind, who narrated the two main characters. They end up taking turns narrating the same characters and their ability to match voices to make it a seamless experience was impressive as all heck. 

heather_boo's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars. This is a light, charming and enjoyable read. It’s strongest attribute is the unique idea that dead loved ones can pass messages to the living if you indulge in the berry pie that day. It’s surrounded by southern characters with stereotypical charm, and young people struggling to find their way in the world. It’s predictable which can make a book comforting, and you can enjoy the characters as if they are you own family.

mollyerickson's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

When Anna Kate's beloved grandmother Zee passes away, Anna Kate is left with the responsibility of The Blackbird cafe. Zee's will says Anna Kate must run it for at least 2 months before she can sell it. Never one to break a promise, Anna Kate takes her place. But over the course of those 8 weeks, Anna Kate finds her self falling in love with the town and the people in it.

This is a beautiful story about family, loss, and finding one's place. I adored getting to know the people in this quantum town right alongside Anna Kate.

raineedayreader's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

ashlecky's review against another edition

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4.0

I did end up liking the characters and the little town. I thought the story was interesting, even if a bit slow. My biggest hang up was that Anna Kate was supposedly so close with her grandmother who lived in the town but she was a complete mystery since her mom raised her all over the US. How were they so close then?

fairytaleknitter's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Shakespearean romantic ambiance with very slight magical realism elements. 

keen23's review against another edition

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4.0

Aw, this was a cute book. I hope there are more stories in this town.

mdpbernal's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.75