A review by paperbacksandpines
Emily Climbs by L.M. Montgomery

4.0

This book was even better than [b:Emily of New Moon|3562|Emily of New Moon (Emily, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1563899327l/3562._SY75_.jpg|1223124]. Although the book had the same somber overtones of the first book, due to her unfortunate circumstances of orphanhood and some family members' attempts to thwart her at every turn, Emily refuses to be cowed. Unlike [b:Anne of Green Gables|8127|Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789015l/8127._SY75_.jpg|3464264], Emily is less dreamy and more tethered to earth. Her strength of character and persistence are her defining features. The plot moved along quickly, much quicker than the [b:Anne of Green Gables|8127|Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390789015l/8127._SY75_.jpg|3464264] series. I think that this series might be how Montgomery wished her life had gone. Instead of feeling pity for her, I'm going to celebrate her best attributes by enjoying her work.