My Love for Sarah Addison Allen
Years ago, I bought a book called The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen. I’m sure I read the back cover at the time to see what it was about, but I’m pretty sure I grabbed it mostly because of the picture on the cover. The picture of a young woman sitting outside on a moonlit night, with butterflies and/or moths flying about. It was just a great cover, and I wanted to know the secret this young woman had. (See below this post if you’re interested!)
Fast-forward a few years and I find the book in my TBR (To Be Read) pile, which has gone from a pile to a bookshelf, to an entire closet by this time. And I wonder why I haven’t read it yet, so I do. And that, THAT, is the story of how I discovered one of my favorite authors. Sarah Addison Allen’s books are all special, with their quirky characters, the small-town settings, and the special little something that’s not exactly magic, but pure imagination in each story. I have read all but two of Sarah Addison Allen’s and a short story of hers. To be clear, it’s not because I don’t want to or because I can’t find them. I actually own both books and the short story. But like a favorite box of chocolates, I’m saving the books so I can savor the stories when I really need them. On the day when I get some sad news, or I’m just not feeling well, I know I have those books (and the short story!) to make me feel better. I’ve been itching to cave in and read one lately, but I was on NetGalley about a month ago and guess who is coming out with a brand new book? You guessed it.
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen
Sarah’s latest novel is centered around Zoey and her arrival to The Dellawisp, a small condominium building named after the tiny, colorful birds that reside in the courtyard garden. Zoey has inherited her condo from her mother, and now that she’s 18 and ready for college, she’s hoping this will allow her to learn more about her mother. While living there, Zoey finds herself making friends with the other tenants; tenants who, up until now, have all kept to themselves. Through Zoey’s involvement, we get to learn a little about each tenant and what brought them to the Dellawisp. Just like with her other novels, the characters and the charming descriptions of the dellawisps (and Dellawisp!) left me smiling and wanting more. I loved it!
Special Note: Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
