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Lost Lake (Lost Lake, #1)

Sarah Addison Allen
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Lost Lake (Lost Lake, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Sarah Addison Allen

Lost Lake (Lost Lake, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen, readers follow Kate, a grieving widow who discovers a cache of love letters. Traveling to her family’s summer retreat, Lost Lake, she reunites with her great aunt Eby and confronts the past while forging new connections, finding healing, and embracing unexpected possibilities.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

41,264 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen is praised for its enchanting storytelling and charming characters, capturing a sense of nostalgia and the magic of second chances. Readers appreciate the lush setting and emotionally satisfying narrative. However, some critique the plot for being predictable and certain character arcs as underdeveloped. Overall, a heartfelt read with minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lost Lake (Lost Lake, #1)?

Readers who enjoy Sarah Addison Allen's Lost Lake are typically drawn to whimsical, heartwarming stories with a touch of magical realism. Fans of Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic and Joanne Harris’s Chocolat will appreciate the imaginative settings, endearing characters, and emotional depth.

4.1

41,264 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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