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Heard so much about this book, and had high expectations. Always bad to have expectations. This story was told from POV of Anna Kate and Natalie. But didn't really feel that there was enough of distinctive difference in their POV. Agree with others who felt that this book read a little like a "lifetime" movie with all the predictable drama and feel good moments.
Absolutely wonderful story, it was beautifully written. I love all of the learning lessons in the story and I look forward to reading more of Heather Weber's books beautiful, beautiful thank you so much.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café is tender, magical, and brimming with found family warmth. I adored the characters who wore their hearts on their sleeves and learned to embrace their flaws. The touch of magic — from the blackbirds to Phoebe and the cat — made the story feel alive, and I loved watching the town bloom again alongside them. The romances sprinkled throughout were sweet, never overwhelming, and added to the feeling of connection and healing.
Natalie, in particular, stood out to me. Her anxiety felt authentically portrayed, and I appreciated how the book didn’t shy away from therapy or the hard work of healing. Her “sufferin’ succotash” moment during Sunday dinner made me laugh, but it also reminded me how protective love can be — even when we’re still learning how to express it. Cam’s steady presence offered such a gentle counterbalance to her storms, grounding her without trying to fix her.
Natalie, in particular, stood out to me. Her anxiety felt authentically portrayed, and I appreciated how the book didn’t shy away from therapy or the hard work of healing. Her “sufferin’ succotash” moment during Sunday dinner made me laugh, but it also reminded me how protective love can be — even when we’re still learning how to express it. Cam’s steady presence offered such a gentle counterbalance to her storms, grounding her without trying to fix her.
This was like reading a pretty decent hallmark movie. It's a wholesome story about a small cozy town, a cafe with home-cooked pie, family drama, and a sprinkle of magic. I picked this up because I wanted a romance, but the emphasis is on the family dramas and personal journeys. The romances are there, but they're off to the side and barely on the page. The magical aspects are not the focus either, they're mostly to facilitate the plot. This is a good summer read, it takes place right around the 4th of July, which is when I happened to be reading it.
Content Warnings:
Graphic: Grief and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Suicide, and Child death
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