Sarah Addison Allen shows us that between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways.

To find their way they have to learn how to trust each other, confront their deepest fears, and let go of what haunts them.ĭelightful and atmospheric, Other Birds is filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. She soon discovers that many unfinished stories permeate the place, and the people around her are in as much need of healing from wrongs of the past as she is. When one of her new neighbors dies under odd circumstances the night Zoey arrives, she’s thrust into the mystery of The Dellawisp, which involves missing pages from a legendary writer whose work might be hidden there. When Zoey Hennessey comes to claim her deceased mother’s apartment at The Dellawisp, she meets her quirky, enigmatic neighbors including a girl on the run, a grieving chef whose comfort food does not comfort him, two estranged middle-aged sisters, and three ghosts. It’s called The Dellawisp and it’s named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy. I’ve read all of Allen’s other work and immensely enjoyed each title, so I’ve been looking forward to this one.Īnd readers, it did NOT disappoint! Here’s the blurb:ĭown a narrow alley in the small coastal town of Mallow Island, South Carolina, lies a stunning cobblestone building comprised of five apartments. Other Birdsby Sarah Addison Allen is the first work in a while by this author of women’s fiction and magical realism.

I definitely hit all of that in 2022, and I wanted to share my final book of the year, which certainly capped it off perfectly!

We always hope to end our reading years on a high note… with lots of hours and pages logged, some new favorites, and hopefully a fantastic title to end the year.

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