L. M. Montgomery
Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery is the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series and follows Anne Shirley as she leaves her home in Avonlea to attend college at Redmond in Kingsport.As Anne matures, she experiences the joys and challenges of independence, deepens old friendships, makes new ones, and navigates romantic confusion-including rejecting several suitors-before finally realizing her true feelings for her longtime friend, Gilbert Blythe.The novel marks Anne’s journey into adulthood, blending lighthearted moments with emotional growth and self-discovery.