I’ve been excited to read this story since I had to to finish reading Authentically Izzy (fabulous). Izzy was great and Penelope, even in her secondary role in that story, leapt from the pages. Here as the heroine in her own story, she doesn’t disappoint.

This time around, Izzy’s cousin Penelope travels to the Skymarian Islands to try and rejuvenate an historic theater. Unfortunately, a chance run in with one of her new bosses sets the tone of their relationship as frosty. But while she’s trying to win Matt Gray over, his younger brother Alec thinks Penelope should be treated like a princess. The romance of her dreams ensues.

Penelope’s cheerful attitude begins to work its magic on the island. However, just as things at the theater start turning around, Penelope’s secrets for success are somehow leaked to a rival company. And at the same time, Penelope starts to wonder if she really wants a fairytale relationship.

There are so many things to love about Positively Penelope. As ever with a book by Pepper Basham, the plot is very clever. This story is filled with musical theater references with a supporting cast of character hats. What’s not to love about that? The character development is touching and I cannot wait for the third trip to Skymar. Highly recommended.