Abby has lost her job and lost her boyfriend. She has moved in to a new flat, and with nothing else to do with her time, she starts work on the overgrown garden.
She meets some of her new neighbours, but not all of them are happy to meet her or have her around.

An interesting read.

The Garden on Holly Street is a book with real heart and an interesting mix of characters. I loved the sense of community the garden brought to the residents of Willow Court. The book is insightful, and I could really feel the author's passion in the underlying message about not judging someone too quickly and the importance of spending time getting to know someone. The third person POV allows us to see what goes on behind closed doors and how there is often more to 'the grumpy old man' or 'the pesky kid'.

It's the perfect book to cosy up with on a rainy summer's day.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. This is a really nice feel good read with great characters and its about friendship and community. Would recommend.

I had seen the short prequel to this story earlier this year and downloaded it as knew the main story was due out and it definitely whet my appetite for the main event despite the very brief introduction to the 3 main characters.

The 3 are Abby, newly single following a heartbreak; Arthur, heartbroken following the death of his wife of decades; and Ernie, a young boy who - you guessed it - is heartbroken (without realising) following his mum leaving home. So yes there is a theme but I so adored how they ended up intertwining as definitely at the beginning I couldn't see this very different trio forming an unlikely friendship.

The main character is Abby and her story was easy to read but I was more engrossed in Arthur and Ernie's blossoming friendship which was beyond adorable and tugged at the heartstrings as they were both so lonely.

The 3 of them share a communal block of flats at Willow Court and the garden plays a part in planting the seeds (see what I did there!) of friendship which was actually believable despite the generation gaps. The garden didn't play as big a part as I expected given the book title but it was still a real pleasure to read about.

Overall this was a really easy read with 3 ridiculously likeable main characters that ensured I would love a return visit to Holly Street's Willow Court!

My many thanks to Orion Publishing Group via NetGalley for providing me with this advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

I did not enjoy this book at all. The main protagonist is downright irritating. The whole woe-is-me, I can’t do anything without a man plot line is wearing thin. Especially when the characters are boring and lack any redeeming features. Secondly I think it’s really awful to include child neglect into a story line within a chick lit book. It doesn’t have the correct depth to explore plot lines such as child abuse/neglect. To then use that story line without any real substance takes away from the gravity of such a severe situation. Not cool!

A warm and comforting story of just how much people can grow when given the opportunity.
When Abby first discovers the unloved and forgotten wilderness that is the garden on holly street, she’s got more than enough to worry about. Her long term relationship has broken down and she just lost her job.
Moving into her new block, Abby starts to interact with other people in the building, and the story flows seamlessly between Abby and her neighbours Ernie and Arthur.
There are some wonderful friendships here and i was particularly emotional when it came to the parts from Ernie’s perspective as a small boy, and Arthur as an older gent dealing with the loss of his wife.
Attley shows with great skill the impact that coming together as a community and having time for each other can have, and it’s made me not only passionate about what I can grow in my garden but what I can grow in my life!

A sweet, heartwarming and life affirming story about what happens when you reach out to your neighbours. Loved it.

A wonderful, heartwarming read about friendship and community, overcoming loneliness and finding happiness in unexpected places. So uplifting!