The Girl Who Chased The Moon

3.5 stars ( )

I could not put this book down last night, the story was so sweet and charming and I was really intrigued with where Emily and Julia's stories were headed. I highly enjoyed this novel, the magic interweaved with the everyday happenings of Mullaby was...well, magical, for lack of a better word here...and the themes that it tackled was very interesting and poignant. You could read my full review of the novel on my blog (may contain minor spoilers!): http://www.rulethewaves.net/blog/?p=4156 ( )

I could not put this book down last night, the story was so sweet and charming and I was really intrigued with where Emily and Julia's stories were headed. I highly enjoyed this novel, the magic interweaved with the everyday happenings of Mullaby was...well, magical, for lack of a better word here...and the themes that it tackled was very interesting and poignant. You could read my full review of the novel on my blog (may contain minor spoilers!): http://www.rulethewaves.net/blog/?p=4156 ( )

Not really liking it that much to be honest. Maybe because after 1 month of living in a hell. (renovation of my house)) I can not concentrate on reading. Will try another book of this author. ( )

I just loved this book. It's short, and I easily finished it in a day - well, I stayed up late to do it, but it was still in a day. I just couldn't put it down! While parts are predictible, it was a light hearted read and one that drew me into it within the first few pages. I rated it more of a 3, because it's not quite the same literary quality that I would rate higher, but if I categorized and rated on light hearted reads? It would be a 4...

The author does an amazing job with character development. You are instantly transported into what I envision is the south - that of deep rooted beliefs and not so easily forgotten transgressions. You can easily imagine the "we do what we've always done because that's who we are" mentality that stretches through this small town.

While I am not much for "magic" sorts of things (other than Harry Potter, of course), the parts of this book that take on a fantasy element just add a special quality - like it's something that would happen in this time, in this place. It made me want to go out and dance with fireflies and laize about in a big Adirondack chair on a summer night with a big glass of lemondade. Romantic in a sense, but not just the characters - the entire setting, the entire moment in time, the essence of it all.

EASY EASY read, and just put me in the best mood! :) ( )