"Positively, Penelope" by Pepper Basham

[reviewsbyerin]

Penelope Edgewood loves all things musical and theater. When she's given the chance to help restore a 100-year-old family-owned community theater on the island country of Skymar, she accepts the internship and leaves home for the first time, putting on her brave face and flying thousands of miles across the ocean. Nothing like an adventure!

This book, like the first book in the series, is largely epistolary, told through Penelope's texts and e-mails with her siblings and cousin. I love this style, though I know it's not for everyone. You definitely want to know that going into it.

As Penelope breathes life into The Darling House, people notice her sweet spirit and positivity. It isn't only the theater that begins showing signs of revival. Can she help the Gray family heal as well?

One word that kept coming to mind as I read this story was pure. Penelope brings so much pure delight and pure joy. This story was exactly what I needed during a stressful time in my life, as each chapter refreshed my spirit. That's not to say that there wasn't tension, a hint of mystery, and characters dealing with real life emotions—there are all those things! But there's so much goodness. Penelope shines a light, and I'm so glad I got to read her story when I did. Both of these Skymar books have touched me deeply, and I can hardly wait until Loyally, Luke releases next year!

I received my copy of the book from the author. All thoughts in this review are my own.

Comments

[cilydav]

Great review, Erin! I loved this one too!

[reviewsbyerin]

Thank you! This series has been great. Can't wait for Loyally, Luke!