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"Many readers will recognize that all the characters . . . are creations of a literary goddess in her own right. . . . Down-to-earth and comforting . . . [A] good-hearted, wishful-thinking book."--Washington Post

"Wells brings back the lush beauty of her birthplace. . . . Wide-eyed, big-hearted Calla has more faith than all the ya-yas put together. . . . As ever, the author's strength lies in her ability to articulate the profound relationship between women."--Miami Herald

"Wells's larger-than-life characters are custom made for summer reading."--The Independent Weekly

"Rebecca Wells is a master of . . . women's fiction. . . . The novel teaches us that even the worst decisions can be rescued and that approaching the world with love will heal any brokenness in our hearts."--Winnipeg Free Press

"The latest novel by Rebecca Wells, the belle of Southern fiction. . . . is a satisfying coming-of-age tale in a place where the moon glows and the lemonade flows."--Columbus Dispatch

"Rebecca Wells has done it again. . . . A new book full of Southern charm and unique characters . . . impossible to put down. . . . Wells delivers characters that are distinct and realistic."--Houston Chronicle

"Wells knows how to paint a picture of small-town life and the wide world beyond that pulls at the heartstrings. Ya-Ya fans are likely to go gaga over The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder."--Deseret News

"Charming and luminous . . . A perfect summer indulgence that'll have you peeking out your window on a muggy night in search of the Moon Lady, who'll wrap her nurturing arms around you from afar."--Austin American-Statesman

"Fans of Rebecca Wells' tales of the 'Ya-Ya Sisterhood' will find themselves just as enchanted with this story full of Southern charm and lessons in life. . . . With wisdom and insight, Wells guides Calla on her path of self-discovery."--Daytona Beach News-Journal

"Calla Lily is a sweetie. . . . This is a novel full of miracles, with characters more colorful than a Crayola 64-crayon box. It's just the right dose of Southern charm."--Seattle Times