A review by rachbreads
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

4.25

And she was richer in those dreams than in realities; for things seen pass away, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
We are getting very, very wise, and it is such a pity.
There is so much in the world for us all if we only have the eyes to see it, and the heart to love it, and the hand to gather it to ourselves

I loved this third entry in the series not only because we get to see the delicious will-they, won't-they tension with Anne and Gilbert but also because Anne's growth is so delightful to see. I love that she is still fanciful and a little silly, but she has also managed to grow and mature into a wise and thoughtful young woman. Despite the plot points in this book being pretty different from the direction they decided to go in the second movie, Anne's personality and character growth are similar in both. She is learning how to tell the difference between dreams and real life - something she has been learning since the very first book but with real consequences now.