Wednesday, August 04, 2010

2010 book 199

Kate Racculia's This Must Be the Place
After Arthur's beloved wife, Amy, dies in a tragic special-effects accident in Los Angeles, he finds a box of her mementos that lead him to her childhood best friend, Mona, who, with her teenage daughter, runs a boarding house and wedding cake business. Teenager Oneida and her cohort deal with the usual high school drama (and some unusual drama) while Arthur and Mona bond. I do wish the dramatic secret had been revealed earlier (it's clear to the reader early on) and found a certain romantic subplot unsettling, but quite enjoyed this (especially the teenagers). Recommended for Sarah Addison Allen fans; it doesn't have any of the magic, but the characters, the small town, and the budding relationships will strike a chord. A-.

My next book is book 200!!

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