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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Sweet, almost but not quite syrupy, Southern story that, of course, is about family and love and home. Redemption and pies. Craft and tradition. Nice quarantine read, but not terribly distracting. Very light.
I listened to this. I'm pretty surprised about all the rave reviews. I spent most of this book bored to death. Nothing really happens - at all. Definitely a pretty cheesy hallmark-y book. The way it started, I expected more mystery/family drama. Then I started to suspect that it was more of a love story. But it was really just a story about nothing much at all. 1.5 ish stars.
The teensiest bit of magic, plus northern Alabama charm in this light romance. Pleasant and gentle examination of mother/daughter complexities.
I was blown away with this book. I loved it. I loved how all the characters were woven together. Beautifully written
*Not for school.
A surprisingly great read. I loved the magical realism in the book. It has an almost fairytale quality to it. It was a perfect relaxing summer read. Great for a day at the beach or lake. It was a little predictable, but that wasn't horrible. I was reading it to relax.
A surprisingly great read. I loved the magical realism in the book. It has an almost fairytale quality to it. It was a perfect relaxing summer read. Great for a day at the beach or lake. It was a little predictable, but that wasn't horrible. I was reading it to relax.
I loved this book, and it was just what I was hoping for- fun, magical, and light. I was drawn in quickly, before I realized it, really. There was just enough magic in this lovely story of reconnection, family, and love. This was the first book by this author I have read, but I have already checked another out from the library.
Anna Kate has returned to the small town of Wicklow to settle her Granny Zee's estate and close down her grandmother's beloved Blackbird Cafe before she heads to med school. But first, she has to run the cafe for a few months, according to the terms of the will. As she learns the operations of the cafe and her grandmother's secret recipes - including the pie that people line up for each morning - she encounters an interesting cast of characters from the town. As the town of Wicklow draws her in and more comes to light about her family history, Anna Kate must decide if its time to settle down once and for all.
Natalie Walker has also returned to Wicklow and is trying to rebuild the life for herself and her young daughter after the death of her husband. Returning home has its consequences though, as she constantly butts heads with her mother while trying to reclaim her independence. Plus, there's the new woman running the Blackbird Cafe, who looks an awful lot like her older brother who passed away in a car accident at 18.
At the same time, the town of Wicklow is inundated with bird enthusiasts, camping out to get a glimpse of the blackbirds that show up and sing each night at midnight outside the Blackbird Cafe. There's also something going on with the pie served in the cafe...
This was such a fun introduction to the town of Wicklow and the magical lore that exists with Anna Kate's family. Reminiscent of the Waverley Family series by Sarah Addison Allen, this book was a heartwarming tale about family and friendly connections in a small town. I would love to see this as a series and have the chance to revisit Anna Kate, Natalie, and all the residents of Wicklow!
My thanks to BookishFirst and Tor/Forge Books for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Natalie Walker has also returned to Wicklow and is trying to rebuild the life for herself and her young daughter after the death of her husband. Returning home has its consequences though, as she constantly butts heads with her mother while trying to reclaim her independence. Plus, there's the new woman running the Blackbird Cafe, who looks an awful lot like her older brother who passed away in a car accident at 18.
At the same time, the town of Wicklow is inundated with bird enthusiasts, camping out to get a glimpse of the blackbirds that show up and sing each night at midnight outside the Blackbird Cafe. There's also something going on with the pie served in the cafe...
This was such a fun introduction to the town of Wicklow and the magical lore that exists with Anna Kate's family. Reminiscent of the Waverley Family series by Sarah Addison Allen, this book was a heartwarming tale about family and friendly connections in a small town. I would love to see this as a series and have the chance to revisit Anna Kate, Natalie, and all the residents of Wicklow!
My thanks to BookishFirst and Tor/Forge Books for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
A very simplistic tale told well. Think of it as a cozy mystery without a murder, but with two leads. Anna Kate and Natalie both come back to town for different reasons. Family drama and typical romances happen to standard characters. Oh, yeah, and the magic of the birds and cat. It would be a lower rating if she wasn't a good storyteller.