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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I typically love her books but this wasn't one of my favorites. I liked the last half of the book better than the first however.
I loved ms Webber's previous two books, but this one just didn't work for me. It missed something. It's hard to put my finger on what exactly. Maybe it was the mother, who just got on my nerves? Maybe that the struggles all the characters were facing all felt so... set up, so that everyone could have their happy ending? I don't know. The magic didn't work on me this time I suppose. Here's to hoping the author's new book delivers.
I always enjoy Heather Webber's novels. I love the magical realism as well as the focus on family, love, and kindness.
Although the mother (Susannah) is learning to be better, I still felt she was a fairly selfish character. This will sound bad: when Susannah has her second heart attack, I kinda didn't care if she made it or not because she was so unkind to Leala. (She does.) Also, at times, Sadie and Leala sound so similar that it's hard to remember which character is narrating.
But! even so, this book did what all of Webber's books do, filled me with warmth and hope.
Although the mother (Susannah) is learning to be better, I still felt she was a fairly selfish character. This will sound bad: when Susannah has her second heart attack, I kinda didn't care if she made it or not because she was so unkind to Leala. (She does.) Also, at times, Sadie and Leala sound so similar that it's hard to remember which character is narrating.
But! even so, this book did what all of Webber's books do, filled me with warmth and hope.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
medium-paced
hopeful
reflective
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
I really, really liked this. It wasn’t a phenomenal piece of literature or anything, but the story was captivating and it made me feel good. I also really enjoyed the characters. The readers did a pretty good job as well.
This is a solid 3.75 rounded up to 4 just because I love Heather Webber.
I almost didn't recognize the author from the cover art, it's such a departure from the rustic look of the covers of [b:Midnight at the Blackbird Café|41556079|Midnight at the Blackbird Café|Heather Webber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1551124496l/41556079._SY75_.jpg|64836570] and [b:South of the Buttonwood Tree|52378571|South of the Buttonwood Tree|Heather Webber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573873826l/52378571._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73056541]. When I saw my mom reading this one, I asked what it was about and read the synopsis. I have to admit that the synopsis didn't sound all that interesting to me, but I loved the two books above and was willing to give it a try.
I found it to be slow-starting and a tad wordy for me, and it also dragged a little in the second half, but Webber has such a way of writing relationships with such care and nuance, it was impossible not to get drawn in. I love the touch of magic that she brings to her stories and the bits of wisdom shared throughout as well, and this story was no exception. The setting is brought to life, this tired but homey little B&B on a pristine lake, magic in the air, and a pervasive sense of peace about the place. I wish I could visit.
This book is about healing old wounds between a mother an her two daughters, as well as the trickle-down effect those wounds have had on the outside relationships of the women with the men they love. While not a romance novel, the touch of romance still gave me the warm and fuzzies.
Webber writes relatable characters with realistic relationships and problems, exploring the depths of those relationships to help the characters, and by extension the reader, to heal and grow. I think that's why I love her writing so much. It's difficult to read something written by Webber and not be moved and not see how her words can help me build more meaningful relationships of my own. Is this my favorite of her books? No, but it is still a beautiful story and Webber is always worth the time.
I almost didn't recognize the author from the cover art, it's such a departure from the rustic look of the covers of [b:Midnight at the Blackbird Café|41556079|Midnight at the Blackbird Café|Heather Webber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1551124496l/41556079._SY75_.jpg|64836570] and [b:South of the Buttonwood Tree|52378571|South of the Buttonwood Tree|Heather Webber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573873826l/52378571._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73056541]. When I saw my mom reading this one, I asked what it was about and read the synopsis. I have to admit that the synopsis didn't sound all that interesting to me, but I loved the two books above and was willing to give it a try.
I found it to be slow-starting and a tad wordy for me, and it also dragged a little in the second half, but Webber has such a way of writing relationships with such care and nuance, it was impossible not to get drawn in. I love the touch of magic that she brings to her stories and the bits of wisdom shared throughout as well, and this story was no exception. The setting is brought to life, this tired but homey little B&B on a pristine lake, magic in the air, and a pervasive sense of peace about the place. I wish I could visit.
This book is about healing old wounds between a mother an her two daughters, as well as the trickle-down effect those wounds have had on the outside relationships of the women with the men they love. While not a romance novel, the touch of romance still gave me the warm and fuzzies.
Webber writes relatable characters with realistic relationships and problems, exploring the depths of those relationships to help the characters, and by extension the reader, to heal and grow. I think that's why I love her writing so much. It's difficult to read something written by Webber and not be moved and not see how her words can help me build more meaningful relationships of my own. Is this my favorite of her books? No, but it is still a beautiful story and Webber is always worth the time.