Jack Masterson is a world wide bestselling author of a famous children’s series called Clock Island. After quitting writing under mysterious circumstances, Jack resurfaces with a contest, with the latest book in the Clock Island series being the grand prize. Lucy Hart found comfort in the series growing up, and now shares her love reading as a teacher’s aid. Lucy’s goal is to adopt Christopher, one of her students whose parents tragically died, but her goal feels out of reach due to her lack of stability and finances. When Lucy earns a spot in the contest, she aims to win so that she can finally adopt Christopher. But she will have to contend against the whims of Jack, the other contestants, ruthless book collectors, and Hugo, the handsome Clock Island illustrator. 

 

This book was absolutely adorable! It was like Charlie & The Chocolate Factory meets Big Fish. I love the world that Shaffer created and all of the characters were so lovable. The Clock Island books sounded so fun and like something I would have read as a child! I really enjoyed all of the challenges that Lucy and the other candidate had to go through. This was a super heartwarming and charming story.