Book Review - A Wedding at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland

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Title: A Wedding at Hedgehog Hollow

Author: Jessica Redland

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 6th January 2022

Rating: 5 Stars

It's time for the wedding we've all been waiting for...

Life at Hedgehog Hollow is never dull, although Samantha hopes that the new year ahead will be a little less chaotic as she prepares to marry the love of her life, Josh. But disaster strikes when she checks the rescue centre's bank account after the festive season and discovers it has been emptied. Who would do such a thing, and why? With the future of Hedgehog Hollow now in jeopardy, planning a wedding has lost its shine.

Phoebe is desperate to escape the shadow of her family, infamously known for their attacks on Samantha's beloved rescue centre. Could the kindness of the Hedgehog Hollow team be the chance she needs for a fresh start, or will her family's secrets continue to drag her back?

Top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland welcomes you back to glorious Hedgehog Hollow; full of love, family, friendship - and hedgehogs of course!

Was a joyous way to spend a Sunday afternoon, completely absorbed by the latest Hedgehog Hollow book.  I head been eager to read this from the second I put down book three, and one of the few disadvantages of reading an advance copy a day or so after it is made available is it means that I will now have an even, even longer wait for book 5... which I am now impatient for. 

Well I just love this series so much, and once again Jessica Redland has managed to mix some tough serious storylines, with some lovely light hearted moments.  You go from feeling utterly angry at some points to laughing and smiling a few pages later, and it just works. 

This is not just the latest in what happens to Sam at the Hollow and all the latest hogs being rescued, although we do learn a lot about the Autumn juveniles.  We are also treated to Phoebe's story. 

Phoebe is the young work experience accountant that does the Hollow's accounts, but turns out she is hiding things.  We get chapters from her point of view alternating with Sam's (always with a character heading at the start of the chapter so easy to follow), and for all of her 18 years, what a horrible time she has been having. 

And I use the word horrible as a slight understatement, it's truly awful, and the more we learn about her family the more angry I was becoming at how she has been treated.  

Once again Sam shows huge amounts of compassion for someone and is able to see past the obvious negatives and has great bounds for forgiveness and understanding. 

It was lovely to see how Sam's life has been going since the previous book, and for her story to move on too, and I just loved it all. 

I've been completely hooked for the past 3 and a bit hours on every last word of this book, completely enjoying every moment and not wanting it to ever end. I absolutely adore this series so much, and it keeps going from strength to strength. 

Jessica Redland is a phenomenal author and my only complaint is that she doesn't write fast enough for super fans like me, as I always want more the second I've finished, and then have to wait for books to be written! 

Filled with hedgehogs, children, a tough storyline that may be triggering for some, an overall heartwarming and welcoming feeling - my word it was wonderful to be back at Hedgehog Hollow. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.