Anna Kate has returned to the small town of Wicklow to settle her Granny Zee's estate and close down her grandmother's beloved Blackbird Cafe before she heads to med school. But first, she has to run the cafe for a few months, according to the terms of the will. As she learns the operations of the cafe and her grandmother's secret recipes - including the pie that people line up for each morning - she encounters an interesting cast of characters from the town. As the town of Wicklow draws her in and more comes to light about her family history, Anna Kate must decide if its time to settle down once and for all.
Natalie Walker has also returned to Wicklow and is trying to rebuild the life for herself and her young daughter after the death of her husband. Returning home has its consequences though, as she constantly butts heads with her mother while trying to reclaim her independence. Plus, there's the new woman running the Blackbird Cafe, who looks an awful lot like her older brother who passed away in a car accident at 18.
At the same time, the town of Wicklow is inundated with bird enthusiasts, camping out to get a glimpse of the blackbirds that show up and sing each night at midnight outside the Blackbird Cafe. There's also something going on with the pie served in the cafe...
This was such a fun introduction to the town of Wicklow and the magical lore that exists with Anna Kate's family. Reminiscent of the Waverley Family series by Sarah Addison Allen, this book was a heartwarming tale about family and friendly connections in a small town. I would love to see this as a series and have the chance to revisit Anna Kate, Natalie, and all the residents of Wicklow!
Natalie Walker has also returned to Wicklow and is trying to rebuild the life for herself and her young daughter after the death of her husband. Returning home has its consequences though, as she constantly butts heads with her mother while trying to reclaim her independence. Plus, there's the new woman running the Blackbird Cafe, who looks an awful lot like her older brother who passed away in a car accident at 18.
At the same time, the town of Wicklow is inundated with bird enthusiasts, camping out to get a glimpse of the blackbirds that show up and sing each night at midnight outside the Blackbird Cafe. There's also something going on with the pie served in the cafe...
This was such a fun introduction to the town of Wicklow and the magical lore that exists with Anna Kate's family. Reminiscent of the Waverley Family series by Sarah Addison Allen, this book was a heartwarming tale about family and friendly connections in a small town. I would love to see this as a series and have the chance to revisit Anna Kate, Natalie, and all the residents of Wicklow!