This was a lovely book, I'll just start there. A small town on an island near Seattle. A woman is contacted when her teenage cousin is orphaned, and the girl moves to the island. This girl somehow knows what people really need, so a pie goes home with the pastor and the banker gets a copy of Martha Stewart Living. All small things that make other people's lives better. In small ways she brings the community closer. As we learn more about the girl and who her birth parents really were, we find the town more interconnected in interesting ways. This is a book about family, friendship, connection, forgiveness, support, and love.

If you are looking for a comparison, the closest I can come is Sarah Addison Allen, though the book is less magical. But still the same warm feelings and focus on relationships and leaving the book feeling like I want some of the characters to be my friends.

Set in a charming but isolated island town, Ebey’s End is a heartwarming and magical tale of unexpected connections. When grocer Anita Odom takes in her orphaned cousin, July, she expects disaster—but instead, July’s uncanny ability to give people exactly what they need begins to transform the town.

With rich storytelling and lovable characters, this novel beautifully explores themes of healing, community, and the quiet magic of kindness. A perfect read for those who love small-town charm with a touch of the extraordinary!

I am not generally a stand-alone book lover, but this book was an exception for me. I love the character of July. The only reason this is not a 5 star book for me is because I would love to have had more of her and her gift throughout this book. It still grabbed me and went at such a fast pace I didn't want to put it down.

The entire book has great characters, and the storyline was amazing also. I especially loved the ending.

I received this ARC for an honest review.