The Girl Who Chased the Moon

Emily Benedict arrives in the sleepy, eccentric town of Mullaby, North Carolina, on a quest to unravel the enigmatic past of her deceased mother. Stepping into the ancestral home she's never known, Emily is immediately thrust into a world where the ordinary is imbued with the extraordinary. Her grandfather, a man of quiet mystery, and the house itself, with its wallpaper that shifts to reflect moods and unexplained lights dancing in the yard, quickly reveal that Mullaby operates on its own magical logic. Amidst this charming peculiarity, Emily encounters Julia Winterson, a gifted baker who infuses hope into her delectable creations, dreaming of rekindling a lost love with her hummingbird cakes. As Emily delves deeper, she finds that answers aren't easily found but rather emerge in the most unexpected and enchanting ways, guided by the town's endearing collection of misfits and the subtle magic that permeates their lives. It's a journey where self-discovery, family secrets, and the power of love are as real as the sweet scent of a freshly baked cake.