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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Took me a while to read, the plot didn’t always pull me back. But, it was a cute read about important emotional growth.
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
A lovely story about family, grief, loss and forgiveness. But really somebody should tell Faylene to shut up.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.