Completely honesty upfront on this review, I love Ali McNamara, every book I’ve ever read has left me happier and in a better place, they are just wonderful, so I’m an addict to her books. I can happily say that this is no let down, I love the quirkiness to this story, the mystery how it brings Kate and Jack together. I thought that Ali treated Jack’s disability well and doesn’t treat him with kid gloves, it’s positive and uplifting and great to see more representation in books. A completely enchanting and heartwarming read, one you will fall in love with.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

The only criticism I have about Ali's books is that I finish them way too quickly! Another book and another joy to read. Absolutely loved it like all the others

4.5 stars!

What a delight this book was.
I have read all of Ali McNamara’s previous books and she is one of my favourite authors, so I was very excited when I got approved for this one! It was so great.

It is the third of her books set in St Felix, the fictional Cornish town full of wonderful characters and magical happenings! I loved escaping here again and loved seeing some familiar faces pop up.

Kate and Molly were such great characters and I loved watching Kate’s relationship develop with Jack, a former soldier whose war injuries means he is now in a wheelchair.

This is Ali McNamara’s first book that she has written after being diagnosed with ME (chronic fatigue) and I absolutely loved her explanation of disabilities and how people react to those who are disabled. You could really see that she has her own experiences of this and it provided some wonderful insight. Jack’s views of his own disability made me cry at points as it was heartbreaking to see him view himself as a burden. He was such a great character and I loved his progression.

The magical elements were so special and I loved how it brought Kate and Jack closer together. I don’t want to give spoilers about the magic here, but I’ll just say it involves a sewing machine, an art easel and a trip into the past - all of which I loved!

The ending was also perfect and tied everything up so well. I definitely recommend this book (and all of Ali McNamara’s other books)!

Thank you to Netgalley and Little Brown Book Group UK for this E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A perfect summer story and escapism at highest level. It's the perfect story to escape reality when you want to escape reality and feel good.
A engrossing and enjoyable plot, likeable characters, a lovely setting are the elements that made me love this story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I do like the way the writer tells the story, but the plot is a bit off for me. I thought it would be a ‘realistic’ story which involves people helping each other and finding happiness in a more common way, I didn’t imagine it would be a sort of magic one, soooo a bit strange. But other than that, the story seems fine. Most of the characters are loveable.