Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe
Heather Webber
Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe is a captivating blend of magical realism, heartwarming romance, and small-town Southern charm. Nestled in the mountain shadows of Alabama lies the little town of Wicklow. It is here that Anna Kate has returned to bury her beloved Granny Zee, owner of the Blackbird Cafe. It was supposed to be a quick trip to close the cafe and settle her grandmother's estate, but despite her best intentions to avoid forming ties or even getting to know her father's side of the family, Anna Kate finds herself inexplicably drawn to the quirky Southern town her mother ran away from so many years ago, and the mysterious blackbird pie everybody can't stop talking about. As the truth about her past slowly becomes clear, Anna Kate will need to decide if this lone blackbird will finally be able to take her broken wings and fly.
Publication Year: 2020
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A story as sweet as pie! With a little magic thrown in....
Anna Kate Callow moves back to Wicklow, Alabama to settle her grandmother's will after her passing. Grandma Zee was a fixture in the small town, owning The Blackbird Cafe, which Anna Kate must run for the next few months as part of her grandmother's last request. Anna Kate starts off with a get in and get out mentality, don't get too attached, reminding herself how her own mother ran away from this place after tragedy struck.
The story bounces between Anna Kate and Natalie, a young single mother who returns home to Wicklow with her young daughter in tow, trying to find peace and meaning after hardships of her own. Both of these women find themselves drawn together, with family secrets revealed and pasts intertwined.
In the center of this is story is the magic of The Blackbird Cafe. Those who visit and eat a slice of blackbird pie are said to find the answers they're looking for, that is if you believe in the urban legend.
I think this is the pinnacle of a heartwarming story. I love when a book has characters that change and grow throughout, where family secrets and lies are uncovered, and hate is replaced by love. A town that Anna Kate and Natalie originally want nothing to do with, ends up being what they want and need most. The book is rich with southern charm, complete with a cast of quirky town locals and various mentions of sweet tea. While there are hints of magic in this book, I loved how it was done very lightly, and that it could be up to interpretation. If you're looking for a story that is pure warmth and charm, much like a slice of good pie, pick this one up.
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