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A review by melissasbookshelf
The Light on Horn Island by Valerie Fraser Luesse
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Poignant, inspiring, & a lovely group of supportive women who cheer each other on in finding love & closure. Set in the early 2000’s, The Light on Horn Island completely drew me in with its Southern charm & endearing characters. The sweet second chance romances set against the backdrop of the mysterious Horn Island were hope-filled, & induced many happy sighs.
Edie Gardner is returning home to reconnect with “The Ten Spots,” the nickname given to her grandmother & her three friends. After experiencing the tragic death of her friend in New York, she’s looking for peace & new opportunities in the small Mississippi town where she experienced first love. When she meets Jared, the mysterious owner of The Trove, her talent for photography & curation take on new meaning as she discovers stories from 1969 Hurricane Camille, which devastated the area. As she unravels the past, she also unravels old stories & heartaches from her grandmother & her friends.
Part mystery, part romance, & women’s fiction, this story was utterly addicting. I loved the unique, quirky, charming Ten Spots. As Edie is trying to find faith & meaning in her life, they’re there to help her reconnect with a past love & offer their sage advice. I loved unraveling the stories of the hurricane survivors & the mysterious Jared who provided a delightful religious angle to the story. The strange light that appears on Horn Island added another layer of mystery. I loved Cole & Edie & their second chance at love. It was fun seeing The Ten Spots making sure that they succeed this time. I also loved Charly’s story & her finally finding answers & love.
This is a beautiful story with humor, romance, faith, & delightful characters who feel so real & familiar. The author did a fantastic job bringing this small Mississippi setting to life. I loved the symbolism & vivid descriptions.
Highly recommend! This is my first book by Valerie Fraser Luesse & I can’t wait to read more. I received an advanced copy from the publisher without expectation of a review. All opinions are completely my own & voluntarily provided.
Edie Gardner is returning home to reconnect with “The Ten Spots,” the nickname given to her grandmother & her three friends. After experiencing the tragic death of her friend in New York, she’s looking for peace & new opportunities in the small Mississippi town where she experienced first love. When she meets Jared, the mysterious owner of The Trove, her talent for photography & curation take on new meaning as she discovers stories from 1969 Hurricane Camille, which devastated the area. As she unravels the past, she also unravels old stories & heartaches from her grandmother & her friends.
Part mystery, part romance, & women’s fiction, this story was utterly addicting. I loved the unique, quirky, charming Ten Spots. As Edie is trying to find faith & meaning in her life, they’re there to help her reconnect with a past love & offer their sage advice. I loved unraveling the stories of the hurricane survivors & the mysterious Jared who provided a delightful religious angle to the story. The strange light that appears on Horn Island added another layer of mystery. I loved Cole & Edie & their second chance at love. It was fun seeing The Ten Spots making sure that they succeed this time. I also loved Charly’s story & her finally finding answers & love.
This is a beautiful story with humor, romance, faith, & delightful characters who feel so real & familiar. The author did a fantastic job bringing this small Mississippi setting to life. I loved the symbolism & vivid descriptions.
Highly recommend! This is my first book by Valerie Fraser Luesse & I can’t wait to read more. I received an advanced copy from the publisher without expectation of a review. All opinions are completely my own & voluntarily provided.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt