59 pages 1 hour read

Heather Webber

Midnight At The Blackbird Cafe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber follows Anna Kate Callow, who returns to Wicklow, Alabama, after her grandmother's death, to fulfill a requirement of running the family café for two months before she can sell it. As she navigates running the café, she uncovers family secrets, connects with estranged relatives, and explores the mystical elements of the café’s pies, which are believed to convey messages from the deceased. The book includes themes of death and grieving.

Reviews & Readership

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Midnight At The Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber has charmed readers with its enchanting Southern setting and magical realism. Many praise its heartwarming narrative and well-developed characters. However, some find the plot predictable and overly sentimental. Overall, it’s celebrated for its cozy, feel-good appeal, though it may not satisfy those seeking complex storylines.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Midnight At The Blackbird Cafe?

Readers who enjoy charming small-town settings, heartwarming family dynamics, and a touch of magical realism will love Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen’s Garden Spells and Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic will find it equally enchanting.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Southern Literature

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Emotions/Behavior: Guilt