A review by bamamelereads
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

 Reading a Sarah Addison Allen book is like coming home. You have no idea how much you missed it until you finally open the book, turn the pages, and let the magic wash over you. You might initially have forgotten where everything is supposed to go, having been away so long, but you find your place soon enough. This was so beautiful. It was perhaps a little more emotionally raw than per previous books given her recent losses, plus the themes are around love, family, letting go, learning that your past does not define you, and learning how to embrace the future.
Each character was quirky, damaged, sweet (ok Lizbeth wasn't sweet), and I just wanted to give each of them a tight hug. I love how SAA incorporates food and smell into all her books--never have I wanted marshmallows so much! And I always love the subtle magic in each book. The ghosts packed a really big emotional punch in this one. I cried quite a bit honestly.
I really loved this book and I hope we don't have to wait so long for another one!