Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Happy Medium by Sarah Adler was the perfect mix of heartwarming, and comedy, sentimentality, and supernatural elements. Gretchen Acorn, a fake spirit medium, faces an unusual challenge when her wealthiest client asks her help to explore the mysterious happenings at a troubled goat farm. While Gretchen knows she is a fraud, she does encounter an authentic spirit named Everett, who has been present at Gilded Creek since the 1920s. Everett tells her that Charlie Waybill, the owner of the farm, cannot sell his property or he will be cursed. Of course, Charlie does not believe Gretchen, let alone her psychic abilities. Somehow she needs to convince Charlie she is telling the truth.
There are comedic elements and emotional depth, depicting Gretchen's adjustment to her new duties and requirements as a medium, the implications of a family curse, and her evolving romantic feelings towards Charlie. Everett was a charming presence in the story and his wit added humor and depth to the story. Charlie was truly a kind and loving man who sees right through Gretchen, pushing her to see some uncomfortable truths about herself. The banter and off the charts chemistry between Gretchen and Charlie was perfect; though Everett absolutely stole the show.
Ms. Adler wrote an enjoyable story that blends comedy, sentimentality, and supernatural elements. All of the farm life adventures from goat yoga, to selling soaps at the farmer’s market, and the manual labor, allowed me to visualize the story as I it.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
#NetGalley #Berkley
There are comedic elements and emotional depth, depicting Gretchen's adjustment to her new duties and requirements as a medium, the implications of a family curse, and her evolving romantic feelings towards Charlie. Everett was a charming presence in the story and his wit added humor and depth to the story. Charlie was truly a kind and loving man who sees right through Gretchen, pushing her to see some uncomfortable truths about herself. The banter and off the charts chemistry between Gretchen and Charlie was perfect; though Everett absolutely stole the show.
Ms. Adler wrote an enjoyable story that blends comedy, sentimentality, and supernatural elements. All of the farm life adventures from goat yoga, to selling soaps at the farmer’s market, and the manual labor, allowed me to visualize the story as I it.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
#NetGalley #Berkley
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Dementia
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okayyyy I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Like I honestly loved it.
In my magical realism era
In my magical realism era
funny
lighthearted
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
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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