Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen

The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen

Emily comes to Mullaby after the death of her mother.  Her mother's legacy awaits her and let's just say no one is welcoming her with open arms.  She's put in the care of a grandfather she's never met.  He's a kind and gentle giant, towering over everything and everyone.  Vance Shelby is constantly looking in the clothes dryer and inquires often about the wallpaper in Emily's bedroom upstairs.  He hasn't seen it in years but he knows its pattern changes. Emily politely updates him and one day flowers become butterflies.  Her transformation is about to begin.

Julia is searching for herself in this odd and magical town.  She bakes cakes.  Wonderful and marvelous confections she hopes will mend her heart.  She harbors a deep secret.  Befriending young Emily elevates Julia's baking to a new level leading her back into the arms of Sawyer, her love with the sugar scent. He is the reason she bakes the cakes.

Unusual things happen in Mullaby under the spell of the full moon, sparkling lights, new loves, pasts left behind and secrets revealed.  I love the magical, mystical writing of Ms. Allen.  The characters are rich, the settings, divine.  The Girl Who Chased the Moon didn't disappoint.  

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