Sweet Tea and Sympathy is the first book I’ve read by Molly Harper, and it will certainly not be the last. This story is so witty I laughed to tears several times. After finishing the book, I stood at my stove, cooking dinner and busted out laughing about random, hilarious banter from the book. (Yeah, that earned me a weird look from the others gathered in the kitchen.)
Sweet Tea and Sympathy is full of memorable, witty, and tear-jerking scenes. I found it hard to put the book down.
Molly Harper’s author voice sprinkled sweetness and reality throughout. All the characters are REAL. Yep, kudos to the author.
The main character, Margot, is easy to like—and sympathize with. She stumbles through sudden changes in her life. From culture shock between her former home of Chicago, to the southern quirks (and charm) of Lake Sackett, Georgia is not the only stumble. She has a whole family to adjust to—one she has not been in contact with since she was a young child. The loving, open-armed welcome she receives is yet another thing she needs to acclimate to.
Though the McCready family is huge, the author did a fine job of making each one memorable. I didn’t have any problem figuring out who was who.
Margot’s growth is gradual, and I found myself chuckling, wiping a tear, and biting my nails during the many twists and turns in Sweet Tea and Sympathy.
I adore the author’s voice, and her quirky way of writing about everyday life. I will certainly read more of her books.
5 stars
I received this complimentary copy from Net Galley.
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