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emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty close to Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic and the movie of the same name. Different enough that if you loved that book, or really any of Alice Hoffman's books, you'll enjoy this. I'll definitely read more by this author because it was an easy, light read with an okay story - but I'd recommend Alice Hoffman to anyone who enjoyed this book (my favorite is The Probable Future).
farawayinwonderland's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
sunscour's review against another edition
4.0
So stinking good...not even close to anything I usually read. This was such a feel good book, weird, character driven, apple forward and just plain fun. I needed to read a book with an ending that wasn’t depressing. Sometimes it really is the right book at the right time
tintinneryshahz's review against another edition
4.0
This was a delightful read, and I recommend it for anyone looking for something super easy and optimistic that they can finish in a day! Not incredibly deep, but I’m not a picky reader who needs books to have earth shattering pros to impress me. Just a girl, loving a good classic love story.
davianareads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
lmsully's review against another edition
4.0
“I’ll give you one day at a time, Claire. But remember, I’m thousands of days ahead already.”
blancha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
happylilkt's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This was sweet and charming and I enjoyed it.
Heads up there is a little language and some racy intimate scenes that (eventually) fade to black.
This was sweet and charming and I enjoyed it.
Heads up there is a little language and some racy intimate scenes that (eventually) fade to black.
deckanddaughter's review against another edition
5.0
I'm sure many people compare this book to "Practical Magic" and I'm going to let you in on a secret...
It's much, much better.
At least as a book. I love "Practical Magic" the movie, but the book was not very good. Too much going on. Sarah Addison Allen's careful construct of family, sisterhood, romance, and magic into this beautiful web of perfection makes this a book I read over and over and still love it. She nailed it.
Claire's life has been going along just fine since her grandmother passed. She has her creative cooking and doesn't need anyone to lean on because she's too darn tough for that (hah!). Until everything goes sideways. Mostly because her sister, Sydney, shows up with a daughter Claire's never met. Despite the mother and daughter coming from suspicious circumstances, family is family and Claire bows to their need. Not without some sisterly disagreements of course. As long as no one bothers the apple tree in the backyard though, everything should remain fine.
Amid this is the romance of old flames and new flames and whether it's worth breaking down those carefully constructed walls in order to let someone get past the mask.
Truly one of the book I relate to the most. I think there's a realistic deep human nature aspect, even if it also includes magic (in a not-so-dramatic sense)
Definitely go snag a copy!
It's much, much better.
At least as a book. I love "Practical Magic" the movie, but the book was not very good. Too much going on. Sarah Addison Allen's careful construct of family, sisterhood, romance, and magic into this beautiful web of perfection makes this a book I read over and over and still love it. She nailed it.
Claire's life has been going along just fine since her grandmother passed. She has her creative cooking and doesn't need anyone to lean on because she's too darn tough for that (hah!). Until everything goes sideways. Mostly because her sister, Sydney, shows up with a daughter Claire's never met. Despite the mother and daughter coming from suspicious circumstances, family is family and Claire bows to their need. Not without some sisterly disagreements of course. As long as no one bothers the apple tree in the backyard though, everything should remain fine.
Amid this is the romance of old flames and new flames and whether it's worth breaking down those carefully constructed walls in order to let someone get past the mask.
Truly one of the book I relate to the most. I think there's a realistic deep human nature aspect, even if it also includes magic (in a not-so-dramatic sense)
Definitely go snag a copy!