hfrimmer 's review for:

The Islanders by Meg Mitchell Moore

5.0

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When I happened upon this book at a bookstore sale, I knew I'd heard friends talking it up online and that the gorgeous pearlized cover was too pretty to pass up, but I never expected what a treasure lay within its pages. I expected a light breezy read that keeps you entertained, but I got so much more. Perfectly structured, beautifully written and carefully plotted, this book grabbed hold of my heart and still hasn't let go. The three main characters, Anthony, Joy and Lu, are spending the summer on Block Island for different reasons and the narration switches between them, allowing each of the their stories to unfold and intertwine. Of course, each character has their share of secrets that will surely be revealed before the heat of summer yields to the cool nights of fall. Each character is equally compelling, and Block Island becomes a riveting character as well. The descriptions of the unique island setting are sweet and refreshing, calling up my own memories of visiting the island when I was pregnant with my first child. The Islanders is a story of family and found family, of secrets and lies, of learning to find your own true path and place in the world. This one is truly special and not to be missed.