Review of The California Dreamers

I am a big fan of Amy’s books so I was thrilled when I heard a new one was coming. Amy’s skill as an author seems to improve with every book and I have enjoyed all of them! This one is set in the 1980’s in California and follows a family that lives off the grid in their old van. This family of six travels up and down the coast and spends their days surfing. They always try to keep a low profile but an iconic and surprise picture of them makes them famous. While trying to maintain their lifestyle the picture and the scrutiny following it causes a fracture in the family. Years later and after the death of the patriarch they once again come together after one member has been away for years. A journalist has found them and wants to do a story on their life and they fear what could be disclosed in the article and being thrust back into the spotlight. Many secrets and misunderstandings between the family are revealed as they spend this time together. Will they be able to unite again or will the fractures continue? The atmospheric and descriptive writing is so well done you can feel yourself transported to each setting. I like a character driven novel and the character development was well written. I enjoyed the mystery and the secrets that became known as the book progressed. Overall another great book from this author. Be sure to preorder this one!!