Through an Open Window By Pamela Terry Book Review

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Through an Open Window by Pamela Terry is a beautifully told story of a southern family struggling through grief and starting to see a ghost.

This book, at its center, is about family. The people who love us and see us through our grief. Margaret is the mother of the family and feels untethered. She starts to see the ghost of her aunt, who raised her. She begins to question her sanity, but then some things start to fall into place that feel serendipitous.

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Through An Open Window Overview

Title: Through An Open Window

Author: Pamela Terry

Pages: 352 Pages

Publish Date: August 19th, 2025

Genre: Literary Fiction

My Star Rating: 4/5 stars! (I loved this book and would recommend it to most people.)

Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/4fqaxjb

Synopsis from Amazon

In the small Southern town of Wesleyan, Georgia, where the air smells of red clay and sea salt, Margaret Elliot has lived a seemingly charmed life—until the recent loss of her beloved husband. Since then, Margaret has been seeing visions of her aunt Edith, the indomitable woman who raised her after her parents died when she was a baby. As these mysterious and undeniable visitations continue, Margaret becomes convinced that Aunt Edith is trying to tell her something important. She follows the clues that almost magically present themselves, it becomes clear there is a secret from Margaret’s past waiting to be uncovered.

As Margaret grapples with each new revelation, she also worries about her three grown children. Her stoic and inscrutable eldest daughter, Mouse, continues to struggle with the grief of losing her father. Her son Lawrie, always his mother’s favorite, faces life-altering changes that he both longs for and fears—while Tom, Lawrie’s twin, must wrestle with the consequences of a work decision that has blown up his entire life. Despite the tensions among the siblings as they argue about how best to support their mother, the whole family is soon embroiled in uncovering the truth the ghost of Aunt Edith is striving to expose.

My Review of Through an Open Window

First, I want to thank NetGalley, Pamela Terry, and Ballantine Books for this Advanced Reading Copy of Through an Open Window. It’s a unique and beautiful story.

This book feels like a warm hug from a mother or a grandmother. It feels like a big sip of a warm cup of coffee. It fills you up. This book will make you cry, laugh, and wonder about the mysteries of the world.

At the center of this book is family. It’s about the people who know you the best and the worst parts of you. At the beginning of Through an Open Window, Margaret’s family is falling apart. Her husband has just passed, and the family is still dealing with their grief. No one in the family wants to spend a lot of time together. As the story moves along, each member is confronted with the choice of choosing their family. This novel is character-driven and features extensive character development.

This book features multiple POVs and is told from each member of the family’s point of view. I loved going back and forth between characters and getting more insight into their thoughts.

One of my favorite parts is when Mouse (the eldest and only girl) finds out her mother is seeing a ghost. She immediately organizes a family meeting with her brothers to discuss this development. It was a funny moment.

Pamela Terry writes with her heart and soul left on the paper. You can feel it when you read it. I love the characters she created and their development throughout the book. I will be reading more from her.

If you are looking for a book that inspires you and fills you with warmth, you should check out Through an Open Window.

Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/4fqaxjb

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Final Thoughts

This is such a beautiful book for anyone who loves reading books with cozy vibes. I hope you enjoyed this review of Through an Open Window by Pamela Terry. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. I love hearing from all of you.

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Thanks for reading,

Kel

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