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Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
4.75
adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted 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: No

I was so excited to be back in Avonlea with my favorite characters!

While this one didn’t have quite the same amount of magic/nostalgia as book one imo, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.

I loved watching Anne grow up — her character development feels so realistic — and overcome new challenges, create new friendships and find new kindred spirits.

The characters really do make the book. Anne has a knack for befriending people others view as strange, different, or unfriendly, and I will always be a huge fan of that. As someone who has often felt a little “different,” the camaraderie and acceptance and imagination that Anne shares with her newfound friends warmed my heart.

I won’t lie, I was really hoping the romance would progress more in this book (iykyk, I’ve watched the movies but this is my first time reading the books) but I will have to be patient and hope it picks up in book three!

I highly recommend this series for all the cozy, charming goodness and imaginative wit you could want. I’m really excited to read book three eventually.

Favorite characters: Davy, Miss Lavendar, Paul, and Anne of course