Aatmospheric books that aren't too dark or creepy are hard to find but this one fits the bill. I really enjoyed it! The main character, a woman with face blindness who works as an art forger, was easy to root for. The only thing that irked me a bit was a misunderstanding that could have been cleared up with a simple conversation. Still, the story was entertaining , and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes historical fiction with classic literature vibes (Moonstone) and an original (ha!) perspective.

I love book with characters I can connect with making choices that intrigue me. I love to see the possibilities of my own life play out in a well-written story. I don't love narratives that bounce from person to person in every chapter. But, you know what? It works here.

This is a sweet, quiet story of the power of love and the lasting impact of words. I would have liked to find out more about the stories behind the locks. They didn't play a significant role and there was no real connection to the main characters. The mysterious woman's story was a bit dated. Maybe there could have been messages for her family on the locks which Poppy could have discovered while researching her report. Oh well...maybe that'll appear in the sequel.

While I was intrigued by the romance of the locks, and the love and loss that can go with them, the 'mystery' and Mitchell's love story didn't resonate with me as much as I'd hoped.