A review by situationnormal
Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery

5.0

This book is so different from the rest of the series that it doesn't even seem to be part of it--where the other books balance their darkness with funny anecdotes and wild characters, even the anecdotes in this one seem bittersweet and barely bring any levity to the story. I loved how characters who were developed over the last few books grew into adults and became fully rounded and lovable adults, and for the first time it almost felt right that Anne took a backseat in this book and her children came to the forefront.

I'm really sad that this series is ending (I don't think I'll read the short stories), but I think I'll remember this one for a long time. Maybe I'll re-read them all in a year or two, or at least my favorites.