Many thanks to my friends at @forgereads and @macmillan.audio for the #gifted copies of this book.  

 

Heartwarming and utterly enchanting.  

 

Webber excels at creating the perfect small town atmosphere overflowing with charm.  The front porch swings.  The nosey neighbors.  The coffee shop steeped in “well-meaning” gossip.  

 

Add to that a few slow strolls in the sand, and I was almost ready to pack up my Ohio home to head to Driftwood.   

 

This story follows Ava and Maggie, both bold characters wrestling with the past.  With a depth of characterization, it was easy to feel for both and cheer along their personal growth journeys.

 

At its core, this is a story about grief and acceptance.  It’s teeming with emotion and easily relatable with important reminders.  

 

But it’s the strands of magical realism thread throughout the story, full of warmth and whimsy, that really make this story shine.  

 

Once again, I was swept away by the magic in Webber’s writing.  Her books always feel like a warm hug for my soul, and this one was just the comfort read I was needing.   

 

🎧 The narration by Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis (and their perfect southern accents) made both characters come alive in a rich way that added charm of this read.