Published November 26, 2013
About the Book:
New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio imagines life on Boat Street, a floating community on Seattle’s Lake Union—home to people of artistic spirit who for decades protect the dark secret of one startling night in 1959.
Fleeing an East Coast life marred by tragedy, Ada Santorini takes up residence on houseboat number seven on Boat Street. She discovers a trunk left behind by Penny Wentworth, a young newlywed who lived on the boat half a century earlier. Ada longs to know her predecessor’s fate, but little suspects that Penny’s mysterious past and her own clouded future are destined to converge.
My Thoughts:
I came across Sarah Jio's name recently in my various internet searches looking for books to add to my to-read lists. A little over a week ago at my library, I happened to see this book of hers on the new books shelves. I had actually helped with ordering some new books (I'm the president of the library board and help out there some here and there), and while seeing all the books I had added to their order, I saw that this had just been added to the collection as well. I had to check it out, so I could see what Jio's writing was like.
I really enjoyed the book. The cover depicts well the picture Jio paints of the Boat Street community, with their floating houseboats on Seattle's Lake Union. It made me want to go rent one out and experience that life just a little. The story alternates between Ada in the present and Penny in the past, and the shift back and forth between the two is nicely done. Both characters have a very clear voice and interesting stories to tell. All of the characters are fleshed out really well, and she does a nice job of moving the story along at just the right pace. The book has just the right mix of women's lit, romance, and mystery to have a really broad appeal for all sorts of readers. I recommend it, and I look forward to reading more of Jio's work in the future. This would be a great beach read for anyone looking for a book to take on vacation.
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