The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman: Review

It’s not often that a book just gets you deep down in your soul. It’s hard to explain the depth of emotion that the reader feels with the story.

If you’ve never read a Viola Shipman book before, you’re seriously missing out. The story is one of a kind. I was honored to be able to read this. See my full view review below.

The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman
Publisher: ‎ Graydon House; Original edition (July 12, 2022)
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1525811425

OVERVIEW:
Devastated by the sudden death of her mother—a quiet, loving and intensely private Southern seamstress called Miss Mabel, who overflowed with pearls of Ozarks wisdom but never spoke of her own family—Sutton Douglas makes the impulsive decision to pack up and head north to the Michigan resort town where she believes she’ll find answers to the lifelong questions she’s had about not only her mother’s past but also her own place in the world.

Recalling Miss Mabel’s sewing notions that were her childhood toys, Sutton buys a collection of buttons at an estate sale from Bonnie Lyons, the imposing matriarch of the lakeside community. Propelled by a handful of trinkets left behind by her mother and glimpses into the history of the magical lakeshore town, Sutton becomes tantalized by the possibility that Bonnie is the grandmother she never knew. But is she? As Sutton cautiously befriends Bonnie and is taken into her confidence, she begins to uncover the secrets about her family that Miss Mabel so carefully hid, and about the role that Sutton herself unwittingly played in it all.

The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman Review

I have to admit that this book had some really tough parts to read. Especially if you have suffered a loss of a parent or special person in your life. If you were impacted by Covid illnesses or deaths, it can be a difficult read.

But beyond that, the story is an amazing journey into uncovering a secret. Shipman really touched my soul many times throughout this book. I simply could not stop reading.

This book is a blend of women’s fiction with a lovely romance building. It’s a story of a fierce mom and daughter who persevered through tough times.

It’s the story of deep insight and learning who you are and what matters to you overall.

I have to say this is one of the best stories I’ve read this year and it truly impacted me in so many ways. Just thinking about it right now brings tears to my eyes.

The story is truly something special and its storyteller is brilliant. Intensely moving and emotionally deep. This needs 10 stars! This writer can write! I know there will be more Shipman stories in my life!

5 Fabulous Stars!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.