The Keeper of Happy Endings

Despite the fact that I truly dislike stories that jump back and forth in time and are written from different people’s viewpoints, I loved this book. From the beginning, it drew me in, so much so that when I got close to the end, I had to finish it before going to bed. The plot has some twists and turns that are intriguing, but there’s always a sense of what’s coming, as well. The path to happy endings isn’t always straight, but for some, the magick works. Fun read!

Blend Of Historical And Women's Fiction That Leaves The Room Dusty Through Its Final Quarter. This was an excellent blend of historical fiction on one end and a “current” (mid-80s) timeline women's fiction tale on the other. Not quite an either/ or thing, but both play well with each other (and most of the historical stuff is done by the 2/3 point or so). Just be prepared for a VERY dusty read through the back quarter of the book, where Davis does an excellent job of revealing things but then letting them play out in a more natural setting and timeframe than other authors may have done. The book starts off with a lot of The Giver type vibes before becoming something so much more than that work ever intended to be - but the fact that it even feels similar to that award winning book speaks to just how well Davis crafts her story here. Very much recommended.