BOOK CLUB (July) - The Peculiar Gift of July

The Peculiar Gift of July by Ashley Ream
https://ahream.com/

I was thinking that everyone deserves a "feel-good" book right about now!

One review of many similar reviews:
"This was such a lovely, magical, hopeful story! When you first start reading it, you may find this to be an unusual and seemingly off description, but as you continue to read and watch the universe develop, you will see what I mean. This one is chock full of heartbreak, but things come together in ways that will surprise you - and bring a smile to your face.

The writing style is very engaging. The characters are delightful - they are complicated and bent-not-broken, having persevered despite obstacle after obstacle. There is magic here - not obvious, in-your-face magic, but the sweet and slowly unfolding magic of perception and optimism despite the odds often being stacked against so many of the characters.

Ebey's End is a fabulous setting for the book; its insular nature suits the secretive nature of the story perfectly. This was a lovely read and I'm looking forward to more from Ashley Ream - but not in a stressful, pressure-inducing way, since I learned my lesson from Carol! (that will make sense after you read the book)"