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Lost Luggage by Samantha Tonge
4.0

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

In LOST LUGGAGE-- a quintessential, feel-good read-- Dolly is struggling to grapple with the loss of her beloved sister, Greta. After continuing to struggle with depression for a year, Dolly decides to honor her sister and partake in their Christmas tradition of attending a lost luggage auction. Drawn to a bright steamer, Dolly finds a journal inside with a "Year of Firsts" challenge. With the help of her neighbors, 11-year old Flo and retired Leroy, Dolly embarks on the adventure of her lifetime.

LOST LUGGAGE is everything you could hope for in a cozy book; it emphasizes the importance of found family and acceptance of love, even if you don't feel like you deserve it. While the plot twists are predictable for the genre, they feel appropriate and add depth to the characters.