"Summer of a Thousand Pies" by Margaret Dilloway [Review]

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review from Eldeweiss Plus. Thanks, Eldeweiss Plus!

Just like a lot of books I've reviewed in the past, the plot of this book is what initially drew me in. I loved the idea of a girl moving in with her mom's sister in the mountain town of Julian where her mother grew up and also helping out in her aunt's pie shop. So, I requested it.

Cady has a tough, protective armor-like attitude at the beginning of the book, and after growing up for the past few years with her father homeless, I can understand why. But gradually, through time, I saw her slowly start to soften and allow people in, so to speak.

This story felt real, and it was delicious. It made me hungry for pie (wish I had some in the kitchen). When I read the "thousand pies" part (not spoiling), I thought it would take FOREVER to make the pies, but it wasn't too long and it wasn't too quick either.

Just like the summary said, this is a sweet and savory story, one you should definitely add to your bookshelf.