Fictionophile 's Reviews > Aunt Ivy's Cottage

Firstly, I must warn potential readers that the blurb is very misleading. Zoey and Nick together do NOT find anything in the attic. Nor, does Zoey alone find anything of interest in the attic. Did the person who wrote the blurb actually read the book? OR, was the book edited since the blurb was written?

The setting was sublime. An island off the coast of Rhode Island with few year-round residents, but many seasonal property owners. Ivy's house was situated on a hill over-looking the harbor.

The characters were portrayed in a genuine way, so were easy to relate to.

The plot was a tad predictable, but when you read a book in this genre, you come to expect that - and perhaps welcome it.

This is women's fiction with more than a dash of romance. It is a story of family allegiances, family secrets, and inter-generational relationships that culminate in a 'happy ever after' ending. Recommended!

3.5 stars rounded up