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A review by chaptersofchase
A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
🌊 A Happier Life 🌊
Thank you, Gallery Books & Uplit Reads for the gifted copy of Kristy Woodson Harvey’s new book! {partner}
Genre: Fiction
Format: 🎧
Pub Date: 6.25.2024
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
“But that is the plight of old houses. At some point in our seemingly infinite lives, we may be forgotten. And so, we must cling to the joys and secrets forever sorted within our walls, until we are remembered again.”
When Kristy Woodson Harvey says that A Happier Life is her favorite book that she’s written, I can unquestionably see why.
There was just something so comforting about this story. I adored how the first few pages were presented to the reader, especially as someone who lives in an old home (one of the kit homes mentioned, actually). It made me have a grander appreciation for the place I’ve called home for the last eight years. As I kept reading AHL, I kept thinking about all the things these old homes have seen over the years.
And the characters! Oh, I loved them all; Keaton, Becks, Townsend, Bowen, Anderson, Salt, and the Dockhouse Dames stole my heart. We could all be so lucky to have them in our lives, and like KWH said, I don’t have my own Dockhouse Dames, but I will be searching them out because we all need a group of women to count on when things get tough.
Read if you like:
🧍🏽 Single Dad
🐕 Adorable dogs
✌🏼 Dual timeline
🗣️ Multiple POV
⛵️ Small coastal Town
🔎 A bit of mystery
🥰 Found Family
A Happier Life is a beautiful tribute to all the lives that have come before us and all that will come after. It makes for the perfect beach or pool reach for this summer!
I’m also thrilled to share that Kristy Woodson Harvey will be coming to Joseph-Beth Lexington on June 26 at 7 pm to discuss the book. If you’re local, I’d love to see you there!
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