The Bluebird House

The Bluebird House by Rae Ellen Lee

Publisher: Five Star

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 272

Rating: 4/5

Summary:

            Molly, a middle aged woman stuck in an unsatisfactory marriage, is attacked by a moose as she is out in the woods. This close-call with death makes her realize how unhappy she is; upon recovery she decides to divorce her husband and make a new life for herself. After staying in a friend’s cabin for a bit, she falls in love with a dilapidated building in an old mining town. This building, known as The Bluebird House, has a mysterious past that she uncovers with the help of Ben, the handsome carpenter who has been tried and acquitted of a horrible murder. As Molly settles into this new town, she tries uncover of The Bluebird House’s past and make sense of the details of the gruesome murder Ben was tried for.

Pros:

•        This cozy novel could make anyone want to live in a small, middle-of-nowhere town in the mountains. All the locals know each other and hang out at the local bar, the nature sounds lovely, and the resident’s histories are intertwined.
•        The character development keeps you wanting to know more about everyone’s lives.
•        The author paints a beautiful picture of The Bluebird House and the scenery of the town.

Cons:

•       The plot was a bit slow at times, if it were not for the great character development I may have lost interest.
•        There were a couple of unclear parts the author could have explored more.

Final Thoughts:

A great book to read on a rainy afternoon, the descriptive language will make you forget that you don’t actually live in an old mining town where everyone knows each other. Although the plot is a bit slow at times, the characters will draw you in and keep you reading until the end.