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The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

Celeste Fletcher McHale
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The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Celeste Fletcher McHale

The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 2000s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,076 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Secret to Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHale is praised for its heartfelt portrayal of friendship and southern charm. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and engaging narrative. Some critics find it predictable and clichéd, but the strong character development and genuine humor generally make up for these shortcomings. Overall, it's a warm, relatable read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Secret to Hummingbird Cake?

A reader who enjoys The Secret to Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHale likely appreciates Southern charm, deep friendships, and emotionally resonant stories. Fans of The Help by Kathryn Stockett and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells would find this book appealing.

4.2

12,076 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 2000s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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