Book: Dear Birdie by Shelby Webb
Reviewed by Sheila Lopez
Rating: 5/5
Dear Birdie was such a sweet, emotional read about grief, healing, love, and finding your way home. The zoo setting gave this story such a cozy feeling, and I liked how it mixed emotional moments with humor, romance, and animal chaos, while the little community behind the exhibits slowly started to feel like family.
Faith was dealing with so much after losing her mom, and I really felt for her. I liked seeing her start finding reasons to smile again, especially with Noah around. He was funny, caring, and brought a lightness into her life without making her grief feel less important. Their connection was sweet, and I enjoyed watching it grow.
Jamie became such a good friend to Faith and was definitely one of my favorites. Walter also became so important to Faith’s journey, while Phyllis, the grieving flamingo, completely stole my heart. Percy brought some funny moments and zoo chaos whenever he appeared.
The letters from Faith’s mother added another emotional layer, while the friendships, humor, and love kept this story feeling comforting throughout. If you enjoy emotional stories with a sweet romance, found family, and animals, I think you will enjoy this one.