Kitty Canary: A Novel

"Kitty Canary: A Novel" by Kate Langley Bosher is a story about growing up set long ago in a quaint little town where a young girl named Kitty Canary is in the middle of her first romance and learns about the complicated rules of society. The book is funny and has the fresh feelings of youth, exploring ideas of love, being yourself, and what others expect from you. The story kicks off with Kitty excited about falling in love for the first time, head over heels for Whythe Eppes. Right away, we see that Kitty is honest and funny, always watching and thinking about the world around her and the people staying at her boarding house. She thinks a lot about old friends, new feelings, and how she really feels about Whythe, which makes things tricky. As she gets used to her summer home, she jumps into the town's social life, meets interesting people, and deals with love drama, all while trying to stay true to herself and enjoy her freedom.