The Girl Who Chased the Moon

This was my first time to read Sarah Addison Allen. This was a charming, romantic, feel-good read. Typical of a southern setting. The two intertwining story lines were very intriguing. There was a lot of suspense. Although, at the end I was left wanting more.

I absolutely loved the entire story between Julia and Sawyer... their secret lived up to the suspense throughout the novel, and the magic surrounding his “sweet sense” and her baking cakes was fun. I also loved the story of Emily returning to the town where her mother grew up, learning her mother's life long secret, and reconnecting with her grandfather.

What I did not like about this story was the Mullaby family secret and the romance between Emily and Win. There was so much build-up for what felt like no reason after the family's big secret was revealed. The family secret has no reason behind it and honeslty made the story turn cheesy and Twilight-ish at the end. Kind of sad, because I really enjoyed the rest of the book.

That being said, I will read other Sarah Addison Allen books and give her another chance. I did enjoy her writing style. I just wish the story would have been fleshed out a little more and given a reason for the Mullaby family secret.

Oh... and there are recipes in the back of the book for some of the cakes that Julia cooks! I know, right?!