Positively, Penelope ~ Review

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Positively, Penelope 

Skymar #2 

By Pepper Basham

Penelope Edgewood is headed to Skymar to breathe life back into an old theater, as it is more than 100 years old and in need of some help. Before moving temporarily to Skymar, she is communicating with a group of residents via a group online forum - no names given, just letters. Sounds interesting - complete anonymity.              

                                                                 

The first part of the book is very much told through text/chats between Penny and her siblings and the group forum she was part of. This is an interesting way of moving the story along and also spreading certain incidents out, as Penny has a unique way of relaying information in a piecemeal fashion. She actually reminds me of a dog who gets distracted by the local wildlife - whatever crosses her path takes her off on a different path of thought.

As the book progresses, we actually experience Penny interacting with those who call the island of Skymar home. Soon the story becomes more personal and, I'll admit, easier to follow than Penny's meandering thoughts. And Penny just might find something she wasn't expecting - a bit of romance or at least the promise of a chance.

Overall, I would say this is a good diversionary read when you need to give your mind a break from the every day (like excessive heat). This is the second book in a series and can totally be read on its own; I did this because I didn't realize that this was part of a series - but I do want to know what came before, so my TBR list just grew.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    About the Book

Title: Positively, Penelope 

Series: Skymar #2 

Author: Pepper Basham 

Publisher: Thomas Nelson 

Release Date: August 1, 2023

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as Penelope rescues a theater and discovers her true self in the process.

Penelope Edgewood is practically positive in every way, so when, fresh out of college, she is awarded a paid internship to help save a century-old theater on the island of Skymar, she jumps at the chance. After all, a crumbling theater needs the special touch of someone who reveres all things vintage and adores the stage. 

Unfortunately, not everything is as it seems at Darling House Theatre. Finances are in shambles, the local theater group is disenchanted, and the two brothers, Matt and Alec Gray, can’t seem to see eye-to-eye about how to run their theatrical business. So, of course, it’s the perfect place for Penelope to shine her own personal brand of sunshine. 

With a little help from GK, the person emailing her encouragement along the way, she puts all her heart into helping the Grays save Darling House. But between Matt’s ever-present skepticism, Alec’s tendency to treat Penelope a little too much like the “princess” she thinks she wants to be (until someone actually started treating her that way), a grandfather who is stuck in his grief, and a mysterious person stealing Penelope’s marketing ideas, she’s not sure her optimism is enough to make a happily-ever-after of her own story, let alone The Darling House’s. 

Between an adorable little girl, a matchmaker, a sea monster or two, and a copious amount of musical references, can Penelope draw enough confidence from her faith, her family, and her adoration of all things Julie Andrews, to find the thief and save the theater . . . without getting her heart broken in the process?

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About the Author

Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance “peppered” with grace and humor. Writing both historical and contemporary novels, she loves to incorporate her native Appalachian culture and/or her unabashed adoration of the UK into her stories. Pepper's novel, Hope Between the Pages, was a 2022 Christy award finalist. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC, where she is the wife of a fantastic pastor, mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus.

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