A couple weeks ago I did a review on Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham. Today I'll be focusing on the sequel, Positively, Penelope, which is the second book in the Skymar trilogy. This Christian fiction contemporary romance is full of theatrical fun and a sweet romance featuring the sunshine-grump trope.

Penelope Edgewood, Izzy's youngest cousin, has arrived in Skymar for her internship and she is ready for action! Armed with her "Mary Poppins bag", plenty of vintage hats, and optimism, she can't wait to bring Darling House theater back to life with her marketing techniques. However, grumpy part-owner Matt Gray is also in need of a little revitalizing; after loosing his grandmother, mother, and wife in a short period of time, he's chosen to withdraw from everyone except his daughter, Iris. But Penelope is sure she can sprinkle a little magic into his life and convince him to open up.

But as she begins to bring Darling House back to life and sneak past Matt's defenses, someone begins to steal her marketing ideas for a competitive theater. And all evidence points to that someone being in close connection with Darling House. Penelope is horrified that there is a mole, but she's determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, as well as find love and help Matt discover joy in life again.

Penelope is like the sunshine-y best friend in many romance novels, except she's the main character. Those who enjoyed her in Authentically, Izzy will love seeing her get her own story and romance.

Luke, Izzy, and Josephine are also in the book and there is a slight update with Brodie and Izzy's romance. Actors and theater fans will love the constant references to various musicals, plays, and movies.

Approximately half of this book is made up of texts and emails, so those who do not enjoy epistolatory novels may want to pass.

This books is best for teens and adults.

For those of you who have read Positively, Penelope, what did you think? For those of you who haven't, would you read it? Tell me in the comments below!