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The Lights of Sugarberry Cove
by Heather Webber
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.