This is, admittedly, another book that I decided to read because of the beautiful front cover. It looks flat online, but in real life, the yellow vines are actually gold embossed and the colors are vibrant and dreamy. And it's exactly what the novel itself is like: it's beautiful and magical.
The story revolves around Josey Cirrini, a woman who has lived a sheltered life under the rule of her overbearing and demanding mother. One day, a woman appears in her closet and she is never the same again. Slowly but surely, Josey begins to change, to grow, and her world begins to finally stretch out around her.
Sarah Addison Allen's style is all Southern charm, as she describes the small town and the families that have lived within its confines for many generations. The characters are relatable, especially the heroine who is coming into her own several years too late.
To say that this novel is, in my humble opinion, the perfect package of excellent writing and a cover to match, would be accurate. In fact, I loved it. And I would read it again.
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