The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Published: July 11, 2023
Publisher: Gallery Books
Format: via publisher
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5
Synopsis
Nearly thirty years ago, in the wake of a personal tragedy, June Moore bought Camp Holly Springs and turned it into a thriving summer haven for girls. But now, June is in danger of losing the place she has sacrificed everything for, and begins to realize how much she has used the camp to avoid facing difficulties in her life.
June’s niece, Daphne, met her two best friends, Lanier and Mary Stuart, during a fateful summer at camp. They’ve all helped each other through hard things, from heartbreak and loss to substance abuse and unplanned pregnancy, and the three are inseparable even in their thirties. But when attorney Daphne is confronted with a relationship from her past—and a confidential issue at work becomes personal—she is faced with an impossible choice.
Lanier, meanwhile, is struggling with tough decisions of her own. After a run-in with an old flame, she is torn between the commitment she made to her fiancé and the one she made to her first love. And when a big secret comes to light, she finds herself at odds with her best friend…and risks losing the person she loves most.
But in spite of their personal problems, nothing is more important to these songbirds than Camp Holly Springs. When the women learn their childhood oasis is in danger of closing, they band together to save it, sending them on a journey that promises to open the next chapters in their lives.
My Thoughts
I really liked this story of lifelong friends who were always there for each other and now as adults continue to be there in each other lives. Their friendship isn't the only thing featured in this read but also the camp where it all began, so when it comes in danger they all rally together to help save it.
I like how we get the background story of each girl and how that has affected how their life is now, What would be a summer read without romance? This book has it in spades with romance that has taken decades to come full circle but definitely comes together at the end. In the end, this story is great and definitely worth the read.
