The Page Turner by Viola Shipman is a witty and heartwarming family drama full of humor and tension. Emma Page, a romance writer in a family of elitist literary snobs, has always felt like the odd one out. As her parents and sister thrive in highbrow literary circles, Emma secretly writes romance. The author takes readers on a journey through the competitive world of publishing, with a focus on Emma’s discovery of a family secret hidden within her late grandmother’s fluffy summer romances. This is a beautiful and touching story about family, legacy, and self acceptance.

This is another winner from Viola Shipman! THE PAGE TURNER is full of charm, and the pages practically turn themselves (see what I did there ;)).
Emma is a winsome protagonist, and as readers we sympathize with her family struggles as she dreams of her own writing success. (I love the idea of a romance writer as a protagonist, especially in a family of literary snobs - genius!) As always, the settings are delectable, and Shipman does a wonderful job of inserting the reader into each scene. The writing is sweet and funny at times - always relatable. This is an immensely satisfying read. Fans of Viola Shipman (I know there are so many) will delight in this new offering.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.