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Anne of a Different Island
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Expected 20 Jan 26A woman learns to be the heroine of her own life in this heartfelt novel inspired by Anne of Green Gables by New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra.
She believed life could follow a plotline—until the story she was living unraveled.
Anne Gallagher has always lived by the book. Anne of Green Gables, that is. Growing up on Mackinac Island, she saw herself as her the same impulsive charm, the same wild imagination, even the same red hair (dyed, but still). She followed in Anne Shirley’s fictional footsteps, chasing dreams of teaching and writing, and falling for her very own storybook hero.
But when a string of real-life plot twists—a failing romance, a fight with the administration, and the sudden death of her beloved father—pulls her back to the island she once couldn’t wait to leave, Anne is forced to face a truth no story ever prepared her for. Sometimes, life doesn’t follow a script.
Back in the house she grew up in, Anne must confront her past and the people she left behind, including Joe Miller, the boy who once called her “The Pest.” It’s time to figure out what she wants and rewrite her story to create her own happy ending. Not the book version. The real one.
She believed life could follow a plotline—until the story she was living unraveled.
Anne Gallagher has always lived by the book. Anne of Green Gables, that is. Growing up on Mackinac Island, she saw herself as her the same impulsive charm, the same wild imagination, even the same red hair (dyed, but still). She followed in Anne Shirley’s fictional footsteps, chasing dreams of teaching and writing, and falling for her very own storybook hero.
But when a string of real-life plot twists—a failing romance, a fight with the administration, and the sudden death of her beloved father—pulls her back to the island she once couldn’t wait to leave, Anne is forced to face a truth no story ever prepared her for. Sometimes, life doesn’t follow a script.
Back in the house she grew up in, Anne must confront her past and the people she left behind, including Joe Miller, the boy who once called her “The Pest.” It’s time to figure out what she wants and rewrite her story to create her own happy ending. Not the book version. The real one.
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Virginia Kantra
48 books1,004 followersNew York Times bestselling author
Virginia Kantra
is the author of thirty books of women's fiction, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense.
Kindred spirits and Anne of Green Gables fans, look for Anne of a Different Island , coming January 20, 2026.
Her latest release, The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale , a contemporary reimagining inspired by Dorothy's adventures in Oz, follows Kansas graduate student Dee Gale as she flees personal heartbreak and public humiliation to enroll in the writing program at Trinity College Dublin (the Emerald Isle!).
Meg and Jo , a contemporary novel inspired by the classic story Little Women, received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist and was a People Magazine pick.
Beth and Amy (May 25, 2021) "continues her delightful 21st-century retelling of Little Women...Kantra’s compulsively readable update will attract a whole new group of readers, as well as satisfy Alcott devotees."—Publishers Weekly
Her stories have earned numerous awards including two Romance Writers of America's RITA (R) Awards, ten RITA nominations, and two National Readers' Choice Awards.
Carolina Dreaming, the fifth book in her Dare Island series , won the 2017 RITA (R) Award for Best Contemporary Romance - Midlength and was named one of BookPage's Top Ten Romance Novels of 2016. Her work includes the popular Children of the Sea series and, in e-book format, The MacNeills stories.
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Kindred spirits and Anne of Green Gables fans, look for Anne of a Different Island , coming January 20, 2026.
Her latest release, The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale , a contemporary reimagining inspired by Dorothy's adventures in Oz, follows Kansas graduate student Dee Gale as she flees personal heartbreak and public humiliation to enroll in the writing program at Trinity College Dublin (the Emerald Isle!).
Meg and Jo , a contemporary novel inspired by the classic story Little Women, received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist and was a People Magazine pick.
Beth and Amy (May 25, 2021) "continues her delightful 21st-century retelling of Little Women...Kantra’s compulsively readable update will attract a whole new group of readers, as well as satisfy Alcott devotees."—Publishers Weekly
Her stories have earned numerous awards including two Romance Writers of America's RITA (R) Awards, ten RITA nominations, and two National Readers' Choice Awards.
Carolina Dreaming, the fifth book in her Dare Island series , won the 2017 RITA (R) Award for Best Contemporary Romance - Midlength and was named one of BookPage's Top Ten Romance Novels of 2016. Her work includes the popular Children of the Sea series and, in e-book format, The MacNeills stories.
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August 6, 2025
✨3 Stars for a heartfelt retelling that almost had me—just not quite all the way✨
Well, let me start by saying I really wanted to love this book. The idea of a modern Anne of Green Gables retelling? Say less! I was fully in—especially with the cozy Mackinac Island setting and a heroine with literary dreams and dyed red hair to match her namesake. There’s so much here that’s earnest, charming, and thoughtful.
Virginia Kantra’s prose is warm, inviting, and often delightfully observant. The book pays loving tribute to L.M. Montgomery’s classic while weaving in relevant modern themes like banned books, loss, and the complexities of family and finding your place in the world. And R.I.P. to my productivity—because yes, I devoured this book in record time, which is always a good sign.
But.
As much as I appreciated the homage and Kantra’s skilled writing, a few things kept me from fully embracing this retelling as a personal favorite. First off: I struggled with the age gap timeline. A 17-year-old girl being visibly flustered and attached to a guy in his twenties may have a touch of realism in certain small-town dynamics—but in a 2025 contemporary novel, it felt uncomfortable. Especially given how the book frames their early interactions. Even if it doesn’t lead to anything until years later, the dynamic left a weird taste in my mouth. It just didn't feel necessary for building romantic tension or depth.
Another oddity: the Harry Potter references. Listen, I was one of those people who lived and breathed those books. I get it. They were a generational phenomenon. But as someone who can no longer separate the magic from the author's transphobic rhetoric, these references hit wrong. Especially in a story that otherwise tries to be progressive and sensitive. A small detail, maybe, but it took me out of the moment.
Still, there's plenty of emotional pull here. I felt for Anne—her grief, her confusion, her constant push and pull between the life she imagined and the one she finds herself living. And Joe? While I didn’t swoon, I did appreciate that he’s flawed, grounded, and far from a cliché romcom hero. The book felt more like women's fiction than straight romance, and I think it worked better that way.
Would I read more from Virginia Kantra? Absolutely. She’s clearly got the heart, skill, and vision to keep evolving. This one just wasn’t a perfect fit for me—but I’ll be volunteering for her next book all the same.
💫 Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this retelling’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts. I truly appreciated the chance to read it. 💫
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Well, let me start by saying I really wanted to love this book. The idea of a modern Anne of Green Gables retelling? Say less! I was fully in—especially with the cozy Mackinac Island setting and a heroine with literary dreams and dyed red hair to match her namesake. There’s so much here that’s earnest, charming, and thoughtful.
Virginia Kantra’s prose is warm, inviting, and often delightfully observant. The book pays loving tribute to L.M. Montgomery’s classic while weaving in relevant modern themes like banned books, loss, and the complexities of family and finding your place in the world. And R.I.P. to my productivity—because yes, I devoured this book in record time, which is always a good sign.
But.
As much as I appreciated the homage and Kantra’s skilled writing, a few things kept me from fully embracing this retelling as a personal favorite. First off: I struggled with the age gap timeline. A 17-year-old girl being visibly flustered and attached to a guy in his twenties may have a touch of realism in certain small-town dynamics—but in a 2025 contemporary novel, it felt uncomfortable. Especially given how the book frames their early interactions. Even if it doesn’t lead to anything until years later, the dynamic left a weird taste in my mouth. It just didn't feel necessary for building romantic tension or depth.
Another oddity: the Harry Potter references. Listen, I was one of those people who lived and breathed those books. I get it. They were a generational phenomenon. But as someone who can no longer separate the magic from the author's transphobic rhetoric, these references hit wrong. Especially in a story that otherwise tries to be progressive and sensitive. A small detail, maybe, but it took me out of the moment.
Still, there's plenty of emotional pull here. I felt for Anne—her grief, her confusion, her constant push and pull between the life she imagined and the one she finds herself living. And Joe? While I didn’t swoon, I did appreciate that he’s flawed, grounded, and far from a cliché romcom hero. The book felt more like women's fiction than straight romance, and I think it worked better that way.
Would I read more from Virginia Kantra? Absolutely. She’s clearly got the heart, skill, and vision to keep evolving. This one just wasn’t a perfect fit for me—but I’ll be volunteering for her next book all the same.
💫 Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sharing this retelling’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts. I truly appreciated the chance to read it. 💫
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August 9, 2025
4.5 stars
A heartwarming and comforting retelling. Exactly what I was hoping for.
I would classify this book more as women’s fiction than romance. There is a romance, but it’s not exactly the main focus. And probably not for die-hard “safety readers.”
Anne has a teaching job that she enjoys and a handsome boyfriend who also happens to be a successful pediatric oncologist — basically a modern-day Gilbert. Except that the boyfriend turns out to be a self-important prick who treats Anne like an accessory, and the job is not that dreamy either.
When Anne’s beloved father dies, she’s devastated, lost, and alone, so she returns to Mackinac, the small island she grew up on.
I really enjoyed that this book was slow-paced and focused on Anne finding her peace and her place in the world, rather than on her romance with Joe. The author’s take on the story felt very modern and resonated with me, even though no words could ever describe my love for the original series and for Gilbert, just to be clear.
The original worked very well for the ten-year-old me. Now that I’m old and jaded, I appreciate that the author made the hero less perfect. Joe is very realistic, and Anne is not his first love (thank goodness for that, he’s six years older and they’ve known each other forever). They’ve both been through a lot, and I loved the way they found each other.
I enjoyed all the AoGG references (it was awesome when she told her perfect-on-paper doctor boyfriend that he was Roy Gardner), but I also appreciated that this was clearly a modern story — pandemic and all.
Highly recommended for AoGG lovers. I will definitely read more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Thank you Penguin Random House and Edelweiss for the arc.
A heartwarming and comforting retelling. Exactly what I was hoping for.
I would classify this book more as women’s fiction than romance. There is a romance, but it’s not exactly the main focus. And probably not for die-hard “safety readers.”
Anne has a teaching job that she enjoys and a handsome boyfriend who also happens to be a successful pediatric oncologist — basically a modern-day Gilbert. Except that the boyfriend turns out to be a self-important prick who treats Anne like an accessory, and the job is not that dreamy either.
When Anne’s beloved father dies, she’s devastated, lost, and alone, so she returns to Mackinac, the small island she grew up on.
I really enjoyed that this book was slow-paced and focused on Anne finding her peace and her place in the world, rather than on her romance with Joe. The author’s take on the story felt very modern and resonated with me, even though no words could ever describe my love for the original series and for Gilbert, just to be clear.
The original worked very well for the ten-year-old me. Now that I’m old and jaded, I appreciate that the author made the hero less perfect. Joe is very realistic, and Anne is not his first love (thank goodness for that, he’s six years older and they’ve known each other forever). They’ve both been through a lot, and I loved the way they found each other.
I enjoyed all the AoGG references (it was awesome when she told her perfect-on-paper doctor boyfriend that he was Roy Gardner), but I also appreciated that this was clearly a modern story — pandemic and all.
Highly recommended for AoGG lovers. I will definitely read more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Thank you Penguin Random House and Edelweiss for the arc.
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December 11, 2025After delighting in Virginia Kantra’s take on Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, I was all a-gasp when she released a tribute to Anne of Green Gables and set on the divinest place in Michigan, Mackinac Island.
Anne of Another Island is full of the wonder and precocity of the original Anne, but is firmly settled in a ‘real life’ women’s fiction world where a woman must figure out what she really wants while also learning to look on her past without the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ tinted glasses on. Told with dual timeline as well as dual point of view narration, one gets a wonderful, emotional immersion into Anne Gallagher and her Mackinac Island world.
My full review will post at The Quill Ink TBA.
Anne of Another Island is full of the wonder and precocity of the original Anne, but is firmly settled in a ‘real life’ women’s fiction world where a woman must figure out what she really wants while also learning to look on her past without the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ tinted glasses on. Told with dual timeline as well as dual point of view narration, one gets a wonderful, emotional immersion into Anne Gallagher and her Mackinac Island world.
My full review will post at The Quill Ink TBA.
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August 11, 2025the canadiana this is giving!!! foaming at the mouth for this one omg
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November 5, 2025
Anne of a Different Island is Virginia Kantra’s tribute to Anne of Green Gables. Not a retelling, but more a modern day, older Anne who loves the literary Anne and is trying to find her way after the death of her beloved father.
People aren’t making it easy on her. Her boyfriend likes her best when she’s less than herself and when it’s convenient for him, and her mother is prickly and not good at expressing herself. Her mentor won’t stand up for her at the prestigious academy where Anne teaches, and her childhood nemesis Joe is giving her all kinds of conflicting feelings.
So much like her namesake, Anne begins to dive in to figuring out what she wants and what she doesn’t. She definitely doesn’t want a school telling her what books she can share with her students, or a boyfriend who doesn’t accept her for who she is and wants to make decisions for her. But she does want to rebuild the relationships she has with the people she left behind on Mackinac Island, and form new ones.
I can see the fingerprints of L.M. Montgomery all over the characters in this book. And Kantra adds a unique touch but integrating the possibility that her Anne has ADHD, a diagnosis that may not have been surprising for Anne Shirley.
But there’s something about the way that Montgomery writes that captures the charm and irrepressibility of her Anne that is incredibly difficult to replicate and Kantra doesn’t quite pull it off in my opinion. Very few authors seem to have this capability, and while her Anne is an enjoyable character, I don’t connect with her on the same level.
I also didn’t feel the same connection to the secondary characters. Maddie is very much like Marilla, and Joe and Daanis are clearly intended to be stand-ins for Gilbert and Diana, but again, I’m missing those just right touches that make me connect with the characters.
There are moments in the book where Anne stands up for herself and what she wants (or doesn’t want) and they hint at moments that could be powerful, and Kantra moves it along too quickly, almost diminishing how challenging a choice she’s making. Maybe she’s trying to convey that it ends up not being that hard of a choice for Anne to make, but it feels like the book loses something by moving on too fast.
The book is fine if you have no context to what it pays homage to, but you lose something by not being familiar with the original, creating the subsequent challenge that the tribute can’t live up to the original.
A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
People aren’t making it easy on her. Her boyfriend likes her best when she’s less than herself and when it’s convenient for him, and her mother is prickly and not good at expressing herself. Her mentor won’t stand up for her at the prestigious academy where Anne teaches, and her childhood nemesis Joe is giving her all kinds of conflicting feelings.
So much like her namesake, Anne begins to dive in to figuring out what she wants and what she doesn’t. She definitely doesn’t want a school telling her what books she can share with her students, or a boyfriend who doesn’t accept her for who she is and wants to make decisions for her. But she does want to rebuild the relationships she has with the people she left behind on Mackinac Island, and form new ones.
I can see the fingerprints of L.M. Montgomery all over the characters in this book. And Kantra adds a unique touch but integrating the possibility that her Anne has ADHD, a diagnosis that may not have been surprising for Anne Shirley.
But there’s something about the way that Montgomery writes that captures the charm and irrepressibility of her Anne that is incredibly difficult to replicate and Kantra doesn’t quite pull it off in my opinion. Very few authors seem to have this capability, and while her Anne is an enjoyable character, I don’t connect with her on the same level.
I also didn’t feel the same connection to the secondary characters. Maddie is very much like Marilla, and Joe and Daanis are clearly intended to be stand-ins for Gilbert and Diana, but again, I’m missing those just right touches that make me connect with the characters.
There are moments in the book where Anne stands up for herself and what she wants (or doesn’t want) and they hint at moments that could be powerful, and Kantra moves it along too quickly, almost diminishing how challenging a choice she’s making. Maybe she’s trying to convey that it ends up not being that hard of a choice for Anne to make, but it feels like the book loses something by moving on too fast.
The book is fine if you have no context to what it pays homage to, but you lose something by not being familiar with the original, creating the subsequent challenge that the tribute can’t live up to the original.
A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 22, 2025
Book Report: Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra
Anne Gallagher always believed life could follow a plot line…preferably one straight out of her beloved Anne of Green Gables. But after a breakup…trouble at work and the sudden loss of her father…she’s pulled back to Mackinac Island the place she once dreamed of leaving behind. There…she’s faced with old memories…old friendships (hi, Joe Miller 👀) and the realization that real life rarely sticks to the script. Anne has to figure out who she is now and what kind of happy ending she wants to write for herself.
This was such a fun and heartfelt read 💕 I’ve loved Virginia’s novels Meg & Jo and Beth & Amy…so I was pleasantly surprised to see her take on our girl Anne. And in the most serendipitous twist…I had just watched a documentary about Mackinac Island…an island I hadn’t even heard of before…only to end up picking up this inspired novel set right there. Talk about perfect timing ✨
I loved the literary nods to the beloved classic…the cozy island atmosphere and the thoughtful conversations around grief and learning to live the life you have…not just the one you imagined. There was something that felt slightly off for me… though I can’t quite put my finger on it 🤷♀️📖 But Kantra’s storytelling is clever and warm and I’ll absolutely be circling back to her backlist… The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale…you’re next! 🌪️💫
Thank you Berkley for the free ecopy!
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Anne Gallagher always believed life could follow a plot line…preferably one straight out of her beloved Anne of Green Gables. But after a breakup…trouble at work and the sudden loss of her father…she’s pulled back to Mackinac Island the place she once dreamed of leaving behind. There…she’s faced with old memories…old friendships (hi, Joe Miller 👀) and the realization that real life rarely sticks to the script. Anne has to figure out who she is now and what kind of happy ending she wants to write for herself.
This was such a fun and heartfelt read 💕 I’ve loved Virginia’s novels Meg & Jo and Beth & Amy…so I was pleasantly surprised to see her take on our girl Anne. And in the most serendipitous twist…I had just watched a documentary about Mackinac Island…an island I hadn’t even heard of before…only to end up picking up this inspired novel set right there. Talk about perfect timing ✨
I loved the literary nods to the beloved classic…the cozy island atmosphere and the thoughtful conversations around grief and learning to live the life you have…not just the one you imagined. There was something that felt slightly off for me… though I can’t quite put my finger on it 🤷♀️📖 But Kantra’s storytelling is clever and warm and I’ll absolutely be circling back to her backlist… The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale…you’re next! 🌪️💫
Thank you Berkley for the free ecopy!
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July 21, 2025
Anne’s return to the island after her father’s death threw her into a whirlwind of emotions she wasn’t ready for. She’s so genuine—talkative, struggling with her teaching job, and trying to make sense of everything that’s falling apart inside her. That honesty grabbed me from the start.
Her fiancé looks solid on the surface—the dependable type—but I could tell Anne was longing for something deeper. Their relationship isn’t full of loud drama, but there’s this quiet tension that feels heavy in the spaces between them.
Then there’s the man who’s been connected to Anne’s life for years in a way that she can’t brush aside anymore. He’s not just someone new; his presence stirs things up beneath the surface, adding complexity and a kind of steady weight that made the story richer.
The references to Anne Gable’s books scattered through the story were a nice surprise. I hadn’t read her before, but those moments made me curious to explore her work.
Anne’s summer wasn’t simple or smooth—it was tangled with grief, complicated feelings, and uncertainty about the future. The story doesn’t pretend life is straightforward, and that made every moment feel real and honest. I found myself caught up in Anne’s world, feeling every twist and turn alongside her.
Her fiancé looks solid on the surface—the dependable type—but I could tell Anne was longing for something deeper. Their relationship isn’t full of loud drama, but there’s this quiet tension that feels heavy in the spaces between them.
Then there’s the man who’s been connected to Anne’s life for years in a way that she can’t brush aside anymore. He’s not just someone new; his presence stirs things up beneath the surface, adding complexity and a kind of steady weight that made the story richer.
The references to Anne Gable’s books scattered through the story were a nice surprise. I hadn’t read her before, but those moments made me curious to explore her work.
Anne’s summer wasn’t simple or smooth—it was tangled with grief, complicated feelings, and uncertainty about the future. The story doesn’t pretend life is straightforward, and that made every moment feel real and honest. I found myself caught up in Anne’s world, feeling every twist and turn alongside her.
August 24, 2025
Thank you to the publisher for an eARC of this one; all thoughts are my own!
📖 Book Review 📖 Losing a parent unlocks a level of cognitive discomfort that lasts for an amount of time that I have still not come to learn myself. It’s been almost a year and a half since my mom died and I still find myself slipping and thinking, “I should call my Mom and ask her.” It’s been a good while since people actually paid me as a therapist so now I just dispense advice for free but there is no right way to grieve. Take your time and take care of yourself. I found that books were an integral part of my healing; and sometimes an old fictional friend is the best companion on this winding path.
With the name Anne, it’s no wonder that Anne Gallagher feels a strong connection to Anne Shirley. She even lives on a Mackinac Island, quite possibly a destination as romanticized as Prince Edward Island. And when her father unexpectedly dies, the loss catapults Anne into a journey of self-reflection. Virginia Kantra brings a fresh spin on a classic favorite that is cathartically beautiful.
📖 Book Review 📖 Losing a parent unlocks a level of cognitive discomfort that lasts for an amount of time that I have still not come to learn myself. It’s been almost a year and a half since my mom died and I still find myself slipping and thinking, “I should call my Mom and ask her.” It’s been a good while since people actually paid me as a therapist so now I just dispense advice for free but there is no right way to grieve. Take your time and take care of yourself. I found that books were an integral part of my healing; and sometimes an old fictional friend is the best companion on this winding path.
With the name Anne, it’s no wonder that Anne Gallagher feels a strong connection to Anne Shirley. She even lives on a Mackinac Island, quite possibly a destination as romanticized as Prince Edward Island. And when her father unexpectedly dies, the loss catapults Anne into a journey of self-reflection. Virginia Kantra brings a fresh spin on a classic favorite that is cathartically beautiful.
December 10, 2025
This was a heartfelt retelling of Anne of Green Gables (one of my favorite classics) and while the beginning of the book was a bit chaotic, it really grew on me.
I know a lot of people still don’t like reading about COVID and this does bring it up a lot. It’s set in 2022 (if I’m counting correctly) and Anne has had to adjust to life as a teacher after the height of the pandemic. She doesn’t know if she’s fully living life to her full potential, especially after the passing of her father.
This story is of growth and of allowing yourself to go on a different path than you had thought for yourself. While there is romance with Joe, I loved that it was a full focus on it and more of both of them finding their way in their lives again. They are sweet together though and though spiciness might be implied, it was closed door.
The writing was very descriptive and really put me on the island of Mackinac and I loved it. It really felt like I could envision it. Enjoyed this and curious to read another book by this author.
Overall a great read! Thank you NetGalley, Berkley and Virginia Kantra for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.
I know a lot of people still don’t like reading about COVID and this does bring it up a lot. It’s set in 2022 (if I’m counting correctly) and Anne has had to adjust to life as a teacher after the height of the pandemic. She doesn’t know if she’s fully living life to her full potential, especially after the passing of her father.
This story is of growth and of allowing yourself to go on a different path than you had thought for yourself. While there is romance with Joe, I loved that it was a full focus on it and more of both of them finding their way in their lives again. They are sweet together though and though spiciness might be implied, it was closed door.
The writing was very descriptive and really put me on the island of Mackinac and I loved it. It really felt like I could envision it. Enjoyed this and curious to read another book by this author.
Overall a great read! Thank you NetGalley, Berkley and Virginia Kantra for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.
July 14, 2025
I love Anne of Green Gables. I want to go to Mackinac Island. I hate 7 year age gaps where the man is so emotionally stunted
July 15, 2025
A cute story but nothing remarkable, I prefer her Little Women updates/retellings, but fans of Anne Shirley &/ or romance fans will enjoy it.
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July 22, 2025This looks adorable!!!
October 3, 2025
A solid 3.5
Look, I'm a sucker for any AoGG modern day adaptations and this is one of the better written and engaging ones but at the same time, I had a hard time believing in Anne and Joe's love story because there was so much else going in the background. 25 year-old Anne returns home to Mackinac Island after the death of her father. Her doctor boyfriend is being noncommittal and/or making all the life decisions for her and she has an issue with her teaching job. So she decides to spend the summer back home with her mom and best friend, while she figures life out. While there, she runs into Joe, who at 31 years old is a far cry from the teen/young man she once knew and then of course, FEELINGS OCCUR.
The premise had potential, and while there were definitely cute parts (I liked Joe's teenage sister the best), it wasn't enough. I didn’t find myself overly invested in the characters or story, though it might appeal more to readers looking for a cozy, easygoing book. It was enjoyable, I liked Anne but I thought everything moved FAR TOO FAST (this book takes place over like 2 months), and her and Joe had so many communication issues and life desires that I had a hard time believing they would last as a couple. Also it had HP references which surprised me for a book being published in 2026, and while I didn't mind the COVID references, it felt a little too true to life for me and took me out of the book.
I feel like I've complained a lot about this book which I feel bad for because it wasn't bad, it just wasn't my favorite. I would definitely read more by this author though, I liked her writing.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!
Look, I'm a sucker for any AoGG modern day adaptations and this is one of the better written and engaging ones but at the same time, I had a hard time believing in Anne and Joe's love story because there was so much else going in the background. 25 year-old Anne returns home to Mackinac Island after the death of her father. Her doctor boyfriend is being noncommittal and/or making all the life decisions for her and she has an issue with her teaching job. So she decides to spend the summer back home with her mom and best friend, while she figures life out. While there, she runs into Joe, who at 31 years old is a far cry from the teen/young man she once knew and then of course, FEELINGS OCCUR.
The premise had potential, and while there were definitely cute parts (I liked Joe's teenage sister the best), it wasn't enough. I didn’t find myself overly invested in the characters or story, though it might appeal more to readers looking for a cozy, easygoing book. It was enjoyable, I liked Anne but I thought everything moved FAR TOO FAST (this book takes place over like 2 months), and her and Joe had so many communication issues and life desires that I had a hard time believing they would last as a couple. Also it had HP references which surprised me for a book being published in 2026, and while I didn't mind the COVID references, it felt a little too true to life for me and took me out of the book.
I feel like I've complained a lot about this book which I feel bad for because it wasn't bad, it just wasn't my favorite. I would definitely read more by this author though, I liked her writing.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When Anne Gallagher returns to Mackinac Island after her father’s passing, she’s faced with an uncertain future—and the memories of a town and childhood she left behind long ago. After moving to Chicago for college and becoming a teacher, Anne loves her job and the independent life she’s built away from the gossip and expectations she never seemed to live up to. Her mother is loving but distant, never one to coddle, and Anne still yearns for the approval she never received. Meanwhile, Joe has pretty much taken over her father’s business. After years of being mentored by Anne’s dad, this handsome troublemaker is no longer her young-girl crush and, shockingly, has become a responsible adult. Since he’s a few years older, Joe always saw Anne as the kid sister everyone called “The Pest”—the one who trailed behind and drove them crazy—but now he can’t take his eyes off the confident, beautiful woman she’s become. When she finally opens her heart to him, Joe truly sees Anne, and he understands her dreams of success in a way few others do. As Anne’s Chicago boyfriend pressures her to commit, something keeps holding her back, and time in her small hometown has her imagining the future in a whole new light. Weaving the idyllic island life of a young girl with the classic Anne of Green Gables from 1908, this modern twist becomes a coming-of-age story about a woman with choices—text messages, and freedoms women once only dreamed of. An enjoyable remake: well written, with just the right touch of romance, family, and friendship. The perfect combination to start the new year! Releases January 20, 2026. Thank you netgalley for the early read!!
September 14, 2025
Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra
Thank you to the author and publisher for this NetGalley ebook!
Warning! This book will make you want to take a trip to Mackinaw Island and eat lots of fudge!
This book was such a perfect dose of Anne Shirley. Anne the main character of this novel was so much like Anne Shirley that it was just so delightful. She was fierce, witty, quirky, smart, humorous, full of feelings, confident and so much more. I love that the struggles of ADHD and mental health were written about in a way that made it so Anne and other characters felt accepted and loved, not different and annoying.
One of the main conflicts in this novel was with books in the hands of students. Restricting books is something I don't agree with (as long as they are age appropriate for their audience), so seeing Anne take stand and not caving under the pressure to go against what she believes in was so admirable.
I love all the relationships that took place in this book. I love that Anne told her doctor bf where to go and didn't settle for a life she didn't want. Joe, he is still prickly but I think it's sweet to see him and Anne have their happily ever after in the end. The growth between the relationship with Anne and her mom was nice to see too.
Almost everything about this book enjoyable, it did get a little too political for my liking but overall, I loved it.. The writing, the setting, the characters and the way it truly felt like a contemporary version of Anne of Green Gables, was just delightful. I am also in love with the cover.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this NetGalley ebook!
Warning! This book will make you want to take a trip to Mackinaw Island and eat lots of fudge!
This book was such a perfect dose of Anne Shirley. Anne the main character of this novel was so much like Anne Shirley that it was just so delightful. She was fierce, witty, quirky, smart, humorous, full of feelings, confident and so much more. I love that the struggles of ADHD and mental health were written about in a way that made it so Anne and other characters felt accepted and loved, not different and annoying.
One of the main conflicts in this novel was with books in the hands of students. Restricting books is something I don't agree with (as long as they are age appropriate for their audience), so seeing Anne take stand and not caving under the pressure to go against what she believes in was so admirable.
I love all the relationships that took place in this book. I love that Anne told her doctor bf where to go and didn't settle for a life she didn't want. Joe, he is still prickly but I think it's sweet to see him and Anne have their happily ever after in the end. The growth between the relationship with Anne and her mom was nice to see too.
Almost everything about this book enjoyable, it did get a little too political for my liking but overall, I loved it.. The writing, the setting, the characters and the way it truly felt like a contemporary version of Anne of Green Gables, was just delightful. I am also in love with the cover.
November 28, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Anne of a Different Island. I found Virginia Kantra's writing style authentic, engaging, and humourous.
The story is a loose contemporary re-imagined Anne of Green Gables. It was easy to fall in love with Anne, her struggles in her workplace, life situation, relationship and grief. Kantra effortlessly takes readers on Anne's journey of both empowerment and discovery, as she works through her father's death, imploded relationship and loss of her job. Anne, of course, goes through a major and fundamental character development through the book - however it was more of her understanding herself, rather than changing.
The book is set over a few months, though the pacing is not explicitly noted.
While I loved Joe, the MMC - I found there was something unsaid about him that would have made me empathize with him more. He was portrayed as the 'strong, silent' type, supportive of Anne and appreciative of his place in her life, but it was odd that the chapters dedicated to him were in 3rd person POV, while the other chapters were Anne's first person POV.
I did find the ending slightly rushed, but all in all, I am a new fan of Virginia Kantra, and look forward to reading more of her work.
Many thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC opportunity in exchange for my honest review.
The story is a loose contemporary re-imagined Anne of Green Gables. It was easy to fall in love with Anne, her struggles in her workplace, life situation, relationship and grief. Kantra effortlessly takes readers on Anne's journey of both empowerment and discovery, as she works through her father's death, imploded relationship and loss of her job. Anne, of course, goes through a major and fundamental character development through the book - however it was more of her understanding herself, rather than changing.
The book is set over a few months, though the pacing is not explicitly noted.
While I loved Joe, the MMC - I found there was something unsaid about him that would have made me empathize with him more. He was portrayed as the 'strong, silent' type, supportive of Anne and appreciative of his place in her life, but it was odd that the chapters dedicated to him were in 3rd person POV, while the other chapters were Anne's first person POV.
I did find the ending slightly rushed, but all in all, I am a new fan of Virginia Kantra, and look forward to reading more of her work.
Many thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC opportunity in exchange for my honest review.
October 9, 2025
Anne Gallagher was named after Anne Shirley (of Anne of Green Gables fame) and wanted to follow in the fictional heroine’s steps. But in adulthood, her life isn’t quite going to plan. Her doctor boyfriend doesn’t take her dreams or problems seriously. Her teaching job at a private school in Chicago involves fights with administration. And her dad – her biggest cheerleader – has just died.
So, Anne returns to her home on Mackinac Island for the summer to figure out what’s next. It doesn’t start great: she and her mother appear to have little in common, and she’s constantly bumping into her old “nemesis” Joe Miller. But as the summer goes on, Anne starts to think about changing her dreams. She also starts to see Joe differently (and, on occasion, naked).
This was a charming story. Anne Gallagher could be a bit all over the place, but then, so was Anne Shirley. There’s a revelation that comes fairly late in the book that I wasn’t expecting but that made a lot of sense.
I really liked the slow evolution of Anne’s relationship with her mother and the way she saw people in a new light, including her friend Daanis. And, of course, the romantic aspect was delightful, with just a smidge of spice.
So, Anne returns to her home on Mackinac Island for the summer to figure out what’s next. It doesn’t start great: she and her mother appear to have little in common, and she’s constantly bumping into her old “nemesis” Joe Miller. But as the summer goes on, Anne starts to think about changing her dreams. She also starts to see Joe differently (and, on occasion, naked).
This was a charming story. Anne Gallagher could be a bit all over the place, but then, so was Anne Shirley. There’s a revelation that comes fairly late in the book that I wasn’t expecting but that made a lot of sense.
I really liked the slow evolution of Anne’s relationship with her mother and the way she saw people in a new light, including her friend Daanis. And, of course, the romantic aspect was delightful, with just a smidge of spice.
September 30, 2025
I’ve always been a huge fan of Virginia Kantra, but with her modern takes on classic novels, she has struck pure gold. In this nod to Anne of Green Gables, we meet Anne Gallagher, born on Mackinac Island, home for her beloved dad’s funeral. She’s a newly minted teacher, currently under scrutiny because she’s lent out “questionable” books. And also, her boyfriend, the pediatric oncologist, wants to move from Chicago to Atlanta. Anne decides to return to the island for the summer to help out her grumpy, competent mother and mull over her life. And there, of course, is Gilbert. I mean Joe! Joe, her father’s carpentry partner who once called Anne “the Pest,” is as taciturn and hard to read as his dog is happy and carefree (shout-out to Golden retrievers everywhere).
When I was a kid, I was more Diana Barry and found myself put off by Anne’s impulsivity and lack of filter. But Virginia Kantra has a way of taking these iconic characters and making their issues contemporary and relatable. I loved her version of Anne, and with the warmth and humor that is synonymous with the author, we end up with a book that is pure joy.
When I was a kid, I was more Diana Barry and found myself put off by Anne’s impulsivity and lack of filter. But Virginia Kantra has a way of taking these iconic characters and making their issues contemporary and relatable. I loved her version of Anne, and with the warmth and humor that is synonymous with the author, we end up with a book that is pure joy.
August 13, 2025
Inspired by the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne of a Different Island will whisk the reader to the shores of Mackinac Island—made famous in its own right by the movie Somewhere in Time—and into readers’ hearts. Returning home to the island after the sudden loss of her father and a battle over her class curriculum, Chicago teacher Anne Gallagher must reckon with her distant mother, best friend turned busy mom Daanis and Joe, the childhood crush who got away. Readers will fall in love with life on the island and its delightful cast of characters, including stoic Joe, the employees of the family fudge shop and most of all Anne herself, with her infectious energy and determination to follow her dreams. Full of wisdom, love and longing, Anne of a Different Island is the perfect tonic (or cordial!) for readers seeking romance and hope, and a wonderful homage to the spirit of Anne Shirley herself.
December 28, 2025
“Anne of a different island. Home at last.”
“Stories that make you uncomfortable are the stories that make you think.”
“Why would you stay someplace where they don’t appreciate you?”
Thank you Berkley for the early ARC !
Pub Date Jan 20
I wanted to love this book more. The beginning was really attention-grabbing and kept me wanting to read. However, the ending and the romance felt really rushed. I didn’t feel any connection at all between the two characters, so a lot of things about the ending surprised me. I wish there had been more character growth and more development in the romance.
I enjoyed the setting of the story a lot—taking place on Mackinac Island, Michigan was really cool. It’s such a beautiful island, and the author did a great job bringing so many aspects of it to life. I’m truly only giving it three stars because of the setting; I felt the story lacked depth and could have been so much more.
“Stories that make you uncomfortable are the stories that make you think.”
“Why would you stay someplace where they don’t appreciate you?”
Thank you Berkley for the early ARC !
Pub Date Jan 20
I wanted to love this book more. The beginning was really attention-grabbing and kept me wanting to read. However, the ending and the romance felt really rushed. I didn’t feel any connection at all between the two characters, so a lot of things about the ending surprised me. I wish there had been more character growth and more development in the romance.
I enjoyed the setting of the story a lot—taking place on Mackinac Island, Michigan was really cool. It’s such a beautiful island, and the author did a great job bringing so many aspects of it to life. I’m truly only giving it three stars because of the setting; I felt the story lacked depth and could have been so much more.
September 7, 2025
Thanks for NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.
This was a sweet tribute to Anne of Green Gables, one of my favorite series and miniseries. Anne is a teacher who goes back to her childhood island home to live after losing her job, her boyfriend, and her father. She, of course, works at finding romance with a guy from her childhood (who did have a bit of an age gap that was uncomfortable in flashbacks). This could have been a bit shorter, as it felt like it dragged on in places. It could have done with the intense COVID flashbacks, too. Overall, this was a breezy read that could have been tightened up in a few places.
This was a sweet tribute to Anne of Green Gables, one of my favorite series and miniseries. Anne is a teacher who goes back to her childhood island home to live after losing her job, her boyfriend, and her father. She, of course, works at finding romance with a guy from her childhood (who did have a bit of an age gap that was uncomfortable in flashbacks). This could have been a bit shorter, as it felt like it dragged on in places. It could have done with the intense COVID flashbacks, too. Overall, this was a breezy read that could have been tightened up in a few places.
December 10, 2025
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December 12, 2025DNF @ 12% because 1) why is a 17yo asking a 12yo if she's 'trying to learn something' by spying on him with his girlfriend and 2) I hate literally everyone in this book. Idc how I feel about Anne yet but everyone else is treating her like absolute shit AT HER FATHER'S FUNERAL. So she left town- big fucking deal. Her mother is the worst, her best friend's husband thinks their daughter needs her more during the fucking funeral procession (smells like he just doesn't want to deal with a kid), and the townspeople are just fucking rude. If someone talked to me at my parent's funeral, I would immediately burst into tears.
Not for me.
Not for me.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
While Anne at times felt like a bit of a doormat, trying to make herself smaller to please her jerk of a doctor boyfriend, eventually she learns to stand up for herself and fight for what she wants. I loved that she has a late in life self-diagnosed ADHD realization, is a small town Macinac Island girl, and has her very own Anne of Green Gables styled HEA with the older guy she loved to hate but grows to love. Great on audio and perfect for fans of books like Happy Ending by Chloe Liese or All the feels by Olivia Dade. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!
August 29, 2025
I was able to read Anne of a Different island thanks to NetGalley. Anne grew up on Mackinac Island. Her father has a restoration business, her mom a fudge shop. Anne cannot wait to leave and be an author. A few years later Anne works as a teacher in Chicago. With one phone call she needs to return to Mackinac Island. Joe is her dad’s business partner. He is divorced and used to call Anne a pest. With Anne back, he starts to see her in a different way. This was a great feel good book. I also love the setting of Mackinac Island. In my state of Michigan.
May 13, 2025
I was fortunate enough to get to read an early draft of this book. Virginia Kantra's modern retellings just keep getting better and better. I loved Anne's coming-of-age tale set on Mackinac Island. Loved the slow burn of the "enemies to lovers" coupling. Loved the modern issues (like book bans) woven throughout the story. All of this done in the author's beloved style of wonderful, wise, heartfelt prose. Highly recommend.
November 3, 2025
My last review with SLB
A wonderful story of going home again, growing up and finding your way again.
Anne thought she had it all planned out but it really wasn’t working. Her boyfriend Chris never made room for her in his life.
Her dad died and put things into motion.
Joe was never her friend but he was always around.
Love coming of age and finding your way. Took some time and some introspection, but Anne did it.
A wonderful story of going home again, growing up and finding your way again.
Anne thought she had it all planned out but it really wasn’t working. Her boyfriend Chris never made room for her in his life.
Her dad died and put things into motion.
Joe was never her friend but he was always around.
Love coming of age and finding your way. Took some time and some introspection, but Anne did it.
December 28, 2025
Thanks PRH Audio for the gifted copy of Anne of A Different Island. 2.5 stars rounded up
I thought the overall idea for this book was really cute — it follows a young woman who adores all things Anne of Green Gables, and her character arc loosely mirrors Anne Shirley’s. As a lifelong bookworm, I love books about my favorite childhood stories! Unfortunately, the execution didn’t land for me. Here’s what didn’t work:
- Zero chemistry between the leads, Joe and Anne. Moments that should have felt swoony came across as awkward instead, and not in an intentional, charming way. Anne referred to their attraction as “animal magnetism,” which is so far from how it read that my jaw dropped.
- Anne’s reaction to her boyfriend’s residency match. She’s extremely upset that he didn’t consult her before committing to a residency in Atlanta, but that’s just not how the medical match process works. If you’ve been dating a med student for two years, you’d understand that he submits his list, he gets matched, and he goes. The bigger issue is that they apparently never discussed where he applied, which made the conflict feel avoidable and unrealistic. (And if you’re thinking, wait, the med student boyfriend isn’t the male lead, is he? No, dear reader, he’s not, but they’re dating for half the book).
- Anne’s general earnestness. I get it, she’s 25, and a lot of her emotional responses skew young. This is definitely intentional and part of her growth arc, especially given the Anne Shirley parallels, but it made the reading experience less enjoyable. The story wasn’t compelling enough in other areas to make her eventual growth feel worth the wait.
🎧 Ugh, the audiobook. It’s dual POV, performed by two narrators (normally I love this!), but the female narrator is really not my favorite, and with all the other issues I had in the story, it tipped it over the edge for me. She’s not monotone exactly, but the emotional beats never quite land and other reactions feel exaggerated in places where I wouldn’t expect them — so much so that it pulled me out of the story. I know this sounds vague, but her delivery often sounds like “acting” rather than inhabiting the character, which is the opposite of what I want in an audiobook!
TBH, I wonder if I'd have been able to get past the things I didn't love if the narrator was stronger... If this is a book you're really interested in, maybe consider reading with eyes rather than listening.
I thought the overall idea for this book was really cute — it follows a young woman who adores all things Anne of Green Gables, and her character arc loosely mirrors Anne Shirley’s. As a lifelong bookworm, I love books about my favorite childhood stories! Unfortunately, the execution didn’t land for me. Here’s what didn’t work:
- Zero chemistry between the leads, Joe and Anne. Moments that should have felt swoony came across as awkward instead, and not in an intentional, charming way. Anne referred to their attraction as “animal magnetism,” which is so far from how it read that my jaw dropped.
- Anne’s reaction to her boyfriend’s residency match. She’s extremely upset that he didn’t consult her before committing to a residency in Atlanta, but that’s just not how the medical match process works. If you’ve been dating a med student for two years, you’d understand that he submits his list, he gets matched, and he goes. The bigger issue is that they apparently never discussed where he applied, which made the conflict feel avoidable and unrealistic. (And if you’re thinking, wait, the med student boyfriend isn’t the male lead, is he? No, dear reader, he’s not, but they’re dating for half the book).
- Anne’s general earnestness. I get it, she’s 25, and a lot of her emotional responses skew young. This is definitely intentional and part of her growth arc, especially given the Anne Shirley parallels, but it made the reading experience less enjoyable. The story wasn’t compelling enough in other areas to make her eventual growth feel worth the wait.
🎧 Ugh, the audiobook. It’s dual POV, performed by two narrators (normally I love this!), but the female narrator is really not my favorite, and with all the other issues I had in the story, it tipped it over the edge for me. She’s not monotone exactly, but the emotional beats never quite land and other reactions feel exaggerated in places where I wouldn’t expect them — so much so that it pulled me out of the story. I know this sounds vague, but her delivery often sounds like “acting” rather than inhabiting the character, which is the opposite of what I want in an audiobook!
TBH, I wonder if I'd have been able to get past the things I didn't love if the narrator was stronger... If this is a book you're really interested in, maybe consider reading with eyes rather than listening.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Title: Anne of a Different Island
Author: Virginia Kantra
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4 out of 5
This was a cute read. It actually felt as bit like a comfort read: I knew Anne and Joe would end up together, I just didn’t know all the twists and turns. All the similarities and callbacks to Anne of Green Gables were fun, too, especially Anne introducing a new generation to her favorite books. This was a solid read.
(Galley courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley in exchange for an honest review.)
Author: Virginia Kantra
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4 out of 5
This was a cute read. It actually felt as bit like a comfort read: I knew Anne and Joe would end up together, I just didn’t know all the twists and turns. All the similarities and callbacks to Anne of Green Gables were fun, too, especially Anne introducing a new generation to her favorite books. This was a solid read.
(Galley courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley in exchange for an honest review.)
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