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The Lights of Sugarberry Cove
by Heather Webber
A warm-hearted, charming Southern magical realism novel about family, forgiveness, and finding your way. The story is told from the point of view of two sisters, Sadie and Leala, who have come home to care for their mother Susannah after she suffers a minor heart attack. The family is all somewhat estranged ever since Sadie drowned and came back to life eight years earlier. Ever since, she's been traveling all over the south, producing a youtube show about Southern cooking and longing for a place to call home, while Leala has tried to build the perfect home for her workaholic husband and adorable little boy. Susannah, meanwhile, is struggling to run her B&B, and she was definitely the least likable character in the book. I was invested in Sadie and Leala's stories, and many of the other supporting characters were really fun, but I really struggled to feel much empathy for Susannah. There are lots of secrets and past betrayals to uncover and move past, and a nice dose of magical realism. If you're looking for a feel-good summer read, pick this up. My thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan-Tor/Forge Publishing, and Heather Webber for the opportunity to read and review this book.