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yodamom's review
4.0
This beautifully written book was like a ride down a lush wooded country river. Gentle and easy, never developing into rapids, it just flowed and twisted along, developing strength as it went. While it had a slow start it quickly filled with interesting characters with quirks that kept me guessing.
This was a story about a family of talented people who have unusual gifts. They are all as different as the people who have them, some more directly useful then others. It is about growing pains and finding your place it the world, knowing where you come from. It's about family, quirky, weird, crazy and couldn't live without it, family. Yes, like a normal family with a touch of something more and one temperamental apple tree that had me giggling.
This was a first read book, my first reading of this authors work and I plan on reading more. I loved the way she weaved her words and made simple so beautiful.
liri's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enjoyable, cosy comfort book. I wished the ending didn't feel to abrupt though.
chemay's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
tashaseegmiller's review
5.0
Perfection
I went into this book with both anticipation and trepidation. I loved Garden Spells so much, and I didn't know if the sequel could live up to that adoration.
But it does.
Claire and Sydney still struggle. Bay is 15 and negotiating everything that goes with being a Waverley and a teenager. I found myself realizing how much I'd missed these characters, and Sarah Addison Allen gave readers the chance to love them again.
I went into this book with both anticipation and trepidation. I loved Garden Spells so much, and I didn't know if the sequel could live up to that adoration.
But it does.
Claire and Sydney still struggle. Bay is 15 and negotiating everything that goes with being a Waverley and a teenager. I found myself realizing how much I'd missed these characters, and Sarah Addison Allen gave readers the chance to love them again.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review
5.0
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen is tFirst Frost by Sarah Addison Allen is the continuation of Garden Spells. Ten years have passed since Garden Spells ended. Clare has married Tyler and they have a daughter, Mariah. Sydney and Henry have married and Henry has adopted Bay. Clare has started a candy company called Waverly Candies which has become quite popular thanks to a magazine article. Bay has entered high school and fallen in love. However, the first frost is coming up soon and it is a stressful time for the Waverly girls. They always get a little frazzled and out of sorts before the first frost of the season when the apple tree will bloom again. Read First Frost and enjoy the reading about the lives of the Waverly’s.
I love Sarah Addison Allen’s books and First Frost was no exception. It was a delightful story to read and I did not want it to end. I am glad that the author gave us another book about the Waverly’s. The sad part is that we have to wait at least another year for a new book by Sarah Addison Allen!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-frost.html
I love Sarah Addison Allen’s books and First Frost was no exception. It was a delightful story to read and I did not want it to end. I am glad that the author gave us another book about the Waverly’s. The sad part is that we have to wait at least another year for a new book by Sarah Addison Allen!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-frost.html
tinysealoot's review
3.0
3.7 such an easy read. An actual book not an audiobook! I loved Garden spells so much and the second one of the series definitely held up! Excited to read more Sarah Addison Allen.
jansbookcorner's review
3.0
This was a pleasant book to read. I would put it in the category of "summer read". A somewhat predictable story that still kept my attention.
harleyrae's review
5.0
I had received this book as part of a goodreads giveaway
Ah I loved this book! This series has seriously become one of my all time favorites. This book did not disappoint it was magical, wonderful, fantastic, all I could have asked for in this book. Such a fantastic read.
Ah I loved this book! This series has seriously become one of my all time favorites. This book did not disappoint it was magical, wonderful, fantastic, all I could have asked for in this book. Such a fantastic read.