Lost Lake
by Sarah Addison Allen
Length: 304 pages
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
on January 21, 2014
Genres: Fiction
Source: Harris County Public Library
Reasons for Reading: In 2011, I rapidly read all of Allen’s works I could find. So, when Allen’s newest book came out, I requested it as soon as I could.
Summary: Suley, Georgia is a sleepy, swampy little town near the Florida border. Suley boasts the Lost Lake Cottages run by Eby Pim, an enchanting retreat from the daily grind. After losing her beloved husband, Kate and her free-spirited daughter, Devin, find themselves heading to Lost Lake and the arms of her comforting Aunt Eby (her great aunt, really). Yet, when Kate and Devin arrive, they discover Eby intends to sell Lost Lake. Eby no longer feels the magic. Nonetheless, the Lost Lake Cottages faithful, journey back for one last summer. Kate and Devin stay on, too, and wait for memorization.
One Thing I Learned from this book: I never considered parts of Georgia to be swampy. Then again, it’s close to Florida! 🙂
What I Liked: I liked Eby and her resilience. Thankfully, I found dashes of the magical realism which make me seek out Allen’s works. Simply, I was grateful to get my hands on another book written by Allen.
What I Disliked: A lot was happening in Lost Lake and I would’ve preferred more of a focus on Eby and Kate’s growing relationship. This just wasn’t Garden Spells or The Girl Who Chased the Moon.
Rainbow Rating: Yellow – Parental Guidance for Kids Under 13
Song: Blind Melon – No Rain
You might also like:
- Sarah Addison Allen’s The Peach Keeper
- Sarah Addison Allen’s The Girl Who Chased the Moon
- Sarah Addison Allen’s The Sugar Queen
- Sarah Addison Allen’s Garden Spells
- Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic
- Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits
- Katherine Howe’s The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane
- Jude Deveraux’s The Mulberry Tree
- Ingrid Law’s Savvy
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