Blog Tour: Secrets and Seashells at Rainbow Bay by Ali McNamara

I love Ali McNamara’s books and it was an absolute treat to be invited on her blog tour. This book sounded just as charming as her other ones and who wouldn’t absolutely love to inherit and live in a castle?!

This book is just so easy to read, the characters are spot on, you can easily imagine them as real people and there was never a dull moment. As with Ali’s past few books, there was a mystical element to it, and I think this was the best incorporated one yet, I found it fascinating, mainly because of the historical aspect of it piquing my interest, I would love to find out about my ancestors. I loved the story with Clara’s diaries.

Amelia was a relatable character, independent, but with a vulnerable streak where she could perhaps come across as quite stern, serious and maybe a little bit cold, until she let people in and opened up. I especially liked the scene where Amelia joined Tom at the pub, and let her hair down, she became a lot more fun, even before the drinking.I liked her determination, when she wanted to get something done, she did it.

There was a brief moment though, that I wondered if she was losing her mind. I can’t reveal exactly what as it’s fairly late in the book, but in the same situation, I am sure I would have had so many more questions, and much more to say about it, so that left me wanting a bit more from that situation, but looking at the bigger picture, it’s a very small niggle.

Charlie was adorable and I really liked all the staff at the castle, Tiffany and Joey were funny and I especially liked Arthur, no matter how gruff he appears at times.

This book is the definition of comfort reading. Magical, and so full of heart, this book is guaranteed to make you smile.