The Girl Who Chased the Moon

The Girl Who Chased the Moon is set in present day Mullaby, North Carolina, a small town where tradition, social standing, and the art of barbeque are greatly valued.  If you’re on a diet, this may not be the book for you!  Your mouth will water at the tantalizing culinary imagery throughout these chapters!  This stand-alone novel by Sarah Addison Allen, is beautifully written and gently sprinkled with enough magic to keep you on your toes.  Allen sticks to her classic fairytale-like quality of writing while exploring relationships between a parent and child, amongst friends, strangers, and that of a husband and wife.  While her characters may not leave a lasting impression, they will keep you entertained during this fanciful read.

Let’s break it down…

Emily Benedict

At the age of 17 and shortly after her mother’s tragic death, she moves in with a grandfather she never knew she had.  Her mother’s childhood is a mystery she’s determined to solve; but when she discovers her mother wasn’t always the person she knew her to be, she must find a way to handle being forced to live down the past her mother ran away from.  

Vance Shelby

It’s easy to fall in love with this gentle giant as he learns how to be a grandfather to Emily and remembers what it was like to be a father and husband.  A creature of habit, will Vance be able to break his routine and be there for Emily?

Julia Winterson

BBQ restaurant owner, friend to Emily, baker of cakes, and keeper of many secrets… Julia is a character you’ll enjoy getting to know.  After leaving Mullaby as a teenager, you get to ‘watch’ as she falls back in love with the small town (and one of its residents!) without even realizing it.

Win Coffey

The Coffey family are small town royalty.  Win, the son of the mayor, is sick of doing exactly what he’s told.  Can he see Emily, against his father’s wishes, without bringing the past back around?  A mysterious and handsome rebel, Win is the perfect addition to this cast of characters.

RATINGS

Writing Style:    8/10

Characters:       8/10

Storyline:         7/10

OVERALL:      7.5/10

Definitely worth your time if you’re looking for a light, entertaining romance with a mysterious twist!

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