This was my first time reading a book by Cathy Lamb. At first I thought it was a weird, quirky kind of story, like nothing I had ever read before. But the further I got into it, the more I enjoyed it. Was it odd and different, definitely, but it was really entertaining. There were times that I found myself laughing out loud and then times when I actually cried. I thought the main storyline was really good. The characters were fun and eccentric. I loved how Evie told herself that all the treats she was eating were good for her and had nutritional qualities. And her having premonitions really made the story unique and interesting. Overall, I thought it was a really good story and I enjoyed it a lot. I was indecisive as to give it a 4 or 5 star rating so I went with a 4. I’d like to thank Cathy Lamb, Kensington Publishing Corp. and NetGalley for allowing me the privilege to read an arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

All About Evie's synopsis IMO gave away too much of the plot - there was a bit that didn't come out until midway through that was maddening to keep waiting for to spin everything else off. Beyond that bit, I really enjoyed this novel and getting to know Evie and her family (even if her sister annoyed the crap out of me).

This book follows Evie who can see the future and how she's isolated herself on an island to slow down the visions and try to live a life as normal as possible. She runs a bookshop and at home has quite the fun menagerie of animals at her side to comfort her.

What happens when Evie falls for the local vet whose sad fate she's seen ahead of him?

Overall this was very enjoyable and a great choice for October for the witchy aspect.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Just now finished "All About Evie," and may I just say WOW! So good! I loved the setting in the beautiful Pacific Northwest San Juan Islands, one of my favorite places to visit...loved all the characters and her animals and that she owns a bookstore that serves up books, tea and cakes, that she has premonitions, and that she has a funny, endearing family, is in love with a hunky veterinarian...Then a life-changing incident happens. What a whimsical, magical, mysterious storyline! Such a wonderful roller-coaster, emotional ride of a story! I laughed out loud and cried at times, too! Thanks Net Galley for an ARC. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This book is going to fly off the shelves! Cathy Lamb is one of my all-time favorite authors and "All About Evie" is without a doubt, one of my favorite books of 2019.

All About Evie...a story that has the most unique characters! I have to say, I found the story beautifully quirky. I had many laugh out moments while reading this but, I also had crying moments. Very emotional read .
The main character is Evie. She has had premonitions since she was a young child. This is her story on how she manages these premonitions with the help of her delightful, crazy, hat making Aunts and her mother.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Kensington Books and author, Cathy Lamb, for the opportunity to read the arc of All About Evie for my honest review.

I received a digital advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first novel by Cathy Lamb and I thought it was truly magical. I was drawn in from page one and it put me in my feels throughout. Lamb did such a wonderful job at world building that I found myself torn from wanting to actually be on the island with her wonderfully unique characters and feeling like I was already there.

When I say All About Evie made me feel all the things.. I mean it made me feel ALL THE THINGS. I laughed, I cried, then I laughed some more. This story stuck with me days after reading it. I found myself thinking about this story days later and smiling because it exists.

The characters are unique and hilarious but still incredibly relatable. I really wish I could meet them in real life. My favorite had to be Betsy and I really wish we could get an origin story on her. I loved her story line. I need to know more about her time in prison.

All About Evie made me ugly cry but I loved every second of it. I highly recommend this book if you want something truly engaging and easy to read.
A special thank you to Cathy Lamb, NetGalley, and Kensington Books for the opportunity to review this title. It was wonderful.
This review will be posted on www.featheredfables.wordpress.com closer to the publication date.

This is the first book I have read by Cathy Lamb.
Evie is different, she has premonitions about people getting hurt and does what she can to change the outcome. She owns an independent bookstore in the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest. Her mother, two aunts and sister are everything to her.
When Evie takes a DNA test her life is about to change forever.
A quirky book that I loved! Loved the characters and all the animals!
Laugh out loud moments, tears, some twists and turns made this a very entertaining read.

Thank you NetGalley, Kensington Books hand Cathy Lamb for the opportunity to read this book.

There’s not a Cathy Lamb book I haven’t loved, but this one. I’m sure was written just for me. With her quirky characters, beautiful setting, and luscious dessert descriptions, all marks are hit for an entertaining read. Mostly subtle social commentary, offered without hitting one over the head, makes the story feel fresh and current. Lovely descriptions of a fabulous bookstore (and bookstore owner), as well as frequent mention of wonderful desserts, and the requisite hot male, keep one reading and laughing - and appreciating.

This read is just right.

Cathy Lamb is my go-to author when I need a feel-good book. Once again she did not disappoint with this one. In pure Lamb fashion, I fell in love with the characters from the start and Cathy's witty and eccentric bunch had me laughing and crying!

What can I say? Cathy Lamb has done it again. Loved this book. So many feelings, thoughts , laugh out loud moments.... highly recommend it!!! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book for an honest review.

I would rate this book a solid 4-1/2 stars. I have read a number of books from this author and like the rest…this book is starts out with a bang and does not let up after that. ! This story had all the elements needed in a good romance novel …first, and foremost: a good story plot, a budding romance, humor and a bit of suspense to tie it all together. The major characters had such chemistry between them that they were absolutely charming. The secondary characters were quite entertaining …I absolutely loved the mother and aunts and their interaction with each other”! I will say, though, the story line about Betsy, Johnny and Tilly absolutely gutted me! I was utterly engrossed with this novel . . . I lived inside this book for two days—and I'm still thinking about it I am so looking forward to more from this author …so, Ms. Lamb …bring it on!!!

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

What a fun quirky book! I loved all the characters and all her animals! Loved the fact that everyone knew about her premonitions and believed her. I thought this was a really good story! Thanks to Netgalley for the early copy. Definitely recommend

I just loving reading Cathy Lamb and this one didn't disappoint. It's about a woman named Evie who loves her animals and has lived her life trying to deal with the premonitions she has around other people's deaths. She lives with her mom and her quirky aunts and has a motorcycle loving sister who is currently planning the biker wedding of the century. The side plot happens in the 70s with a woman named Betsy who is delivering her baby in prison, and who is also plagued with premonitions.

Most of Cathy Lamb's stories have a group of characters that are unique, witty and hilarious. The people involved in Evie's life are these people in this novel and I wish I could meet them in person. They have the ability to make you laugh out loud, shake your head in disbelief and of course, get teary eyed

If you are a fan of any other of Cathy Lamb's books then you will love this one. It has all of her unique writing style mixed with mystery, love and family.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced reading copy!

One of the loveliest novels I've read. AND, in my opinion, one of Cathy Lamb's best. Not only was the story fun, sweet, and yet sad - the language, phrasing and pacing were a delight. I'll be telling everyone about this one.

Cathy Lamb is one of my favorite authors. Her books have character, love, and hope. This book has all that and more. Evie Lindsay has been been have premonitions all her life. They are sometimes good and sometimes very, very bad. She has developed a way to deal with them and if possible even help those in her premonitions. Growing up, my mom always has a "psychic friends network" so the idea of someone having premonitions is not foreign to me. I really enjoyed the way it came alive in this book. I love that Evie even denied that it was happening.

Betsy, Johnny, and Tilly's story is heart-breaking. They all lost years of their lives and someone they all loved dearly. I can't image what it was like to have your child taken from you and then denied even visitations with that child.

Evie's mother Poppy and her Aunts Camellia and Iris are a delight. Who wouldn't want crazy hat making feminist in their court? I loved how much they loved and how free and kind they were. Jules (Evie's sister) was just as enjoyable. I loved their bond and how much they loved each other. There is so much wonderful in this book I can't possibly do it justice. So READ this book for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

I received an ARC of this book from Kensington Books and NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

One more Fabulous novel by Cathy Lamb!
I was so absorbed in all these characters that I actually dreamt of them one night.
Evie has always been different. She sees and feels things nobody can imagine to be true.
UNTIL it is!
Only she has this sixth sense and it is lonely and causes anxiety and depression.
There is not another person in her family that has this ability and people think she is crazy. Is she?
AND then... When her sister Jules has them both take a DNA test to find out exactly their heritage, she learns that maybe there are other people who have this special sense; another entire family who is looking for her!

This is just a wonderful, amazingly beautiful story with family, friends, pets (lots of great pets) and some mystery that will quickly keep you glued to the pages. I laughed, cried ugly tears and truly loved every page!

“It’s not everyday that you find out your parents are not your parents, and there is a whole family out there who says your belong to them .”

This is what happens when Evie takes a DNA test. Evie has premonitions, she’s always felt different , now she knows why.
The two sides of this story are weaved together as only Cathy Lamb can do. With her amazing writing, her awesome characters, and a place where everyone wants to live.
I loved this book! From the first page to the last page I laughed and cried !
Thank you to Cathy Lamb, Netgalley and Kensington publishers for the opportunity to read another great Cathy Lamb book.
This is my honest review

My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Quirky: definitely quirky. The story of Evie, who has the gift (or curse!) of premonitions, can be exciting, even downright sweet at times - Evie is such a lovable nut. Evie is outgoing and always ready to help - just about anyone, really! Evie loves her tasty treats, her family, friends, neighbours, and most of all, her menagerie of rescued animals. You can't help but love this over the top woman.

As the novel progresses, the point of view alternates from Evie to Betsey, another, older woman with "the sight". Marco, the hot island veterinarian - and a former war vet suffering from PTSD - is pining for Evie, but she has a premonition involving herself and the good-looking doctor and refuses to endanger his life by giving in to their mutual attraction. Marco was just the sweetest, most patient man. Awwww!

I often felt like I was reading a fairy tale - the language and writing style were generally whimsical, even vague, and often hinted at secrets still to be revealed. The story-telling meanders then twists back on itself: I kept losing track of the main narrative (if there actually was one. Your guess would be as good as mine, here. I was often tempted to scatter a trail of crumbs so I could find my way back But, happily, it all comes together in the end.

The good thing about Evie's premonitions is that she can usually act to prevent them from happening: if she gets there in time, that is! Suffice it to say that certain events unfold and Evie and Marco may still have a shot at their very own HEA. Good writing, good humour, but just too unstructured, directionless and rambling to make a memorable story. I rate this a 3.5 out of 5.

This is my first book by Cathy Lamb and it was just awesome. What a magical and mysterious story that's so full of love and loss. It had me captivated right from the start and I enjoyed every page. This had me laughing and crying and was thoroughly entertaining.

Evie remembers having premonitions her entire life. She sees someone getting hurt and she does whatever she can so the premonition doesn't come true. She has an amazing mother, sister, and 2 aunts who are her world, She also has a lot of different animals who are her friends. Evie tends to keep to herself because she feels she is different. I loved reading about Evie. She is genuine, warm, and loving. She loves books and owns a bookstore. Cathy Lamb always writes the most incredible characters and I always look forward to a new book written by her. I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.

The writing style didn't work for me--I wasn't able to finish this one. I couldn't quite tell if this was supposed to be a farce or what.