Lady Sunshine is a story of a coming of age, musicians, family ties and secrets. We see between the years of 1979 and 1999 at Jackie's Uncle Graham's house Sandcastle.

In '79, Jackie is there to visit her uncle for the summer. From bonding with her cousin, Willa, to bonfire nights where people perform and bask in Graham's glow.

In '99, Jackie has been gifted Sandcastle. Being back brings up happy and painful memories, painful where her cousin Willa is concerned. Her cousin left that summer 20 years ago and has left a major hole in Jackie's life. Jackie is letting some musicians make a tribute album of Graham's songs in his studio before selling the house and property, but a mystery and memories might derail those plans.

This is so powerful and lyrical in description. My heart broke at the end in a few different ways and was mended up in some more. Great summer read (which I don't need to be all fluffy and fun.. Serious ones are good too)