The Girl Who Chased the Moon
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
304
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • Contemporary
2010
Adult
13-18 years
In Sarah Addison Allen's The Girl Who Chased the Moon, seventeen-year-old Emily Benedict moves to the enchanting Southern town of Mullaby to live with her grandfather after her mother's death. There, she navigates grief, school, and the town’s mysterious prejudice against her family, while forming an unexpected bond with Julia Winterson, who returns to Mullaby to manage her late father's business and escape her troubled past.
Fantastical
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Mysterious
Romantic
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The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen weaves a charming tale of magical realism that delights many readers with its enchanting small-town setting and whimsical elements. However, some critics feel the character development is lacking and the plot predictable. Despite this, the novel's warmth and enchanting atmosphere make it an enjoyable read for fans of light fantasy.
A reader who would enjoy The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen likely appreciates whimsical, magical realism and heartwarming stories. Fans of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic or Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits will find similar themes of family mysteries, enchantment, and Southern charm captivating.
66,546 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • Contemporary
2010
Adult
13-18 years
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