A review by shamelesslyintroverted
Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden

3.0

Such a sweet spring read. I finished reading this at my desk with the window open, watching and listening to the rain.

While Recipe for a Charmed Life is definitely a romance, it’s mostly about an estranged relationship between a mother and her daughter, finding your identity, overcoming failure, and practicing forgiveness. 

🥐 A book for foodies since our main character is a chef in Paris. 
🏠 Broken family dynamics (and what it takes to fix them)
🌹 An adorable romance with an oyster farmer.
✨ Magical realism

One thing that Rachel Linden did extraordinarily well was making me feel immersed in the setting. The descriptions of the food, the restaurants, the island, Paris... it all felt like I was with Georgia on her journey. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book. Super cozy and perfect to read under a tree with the spring breeze ruffling through your hair.

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📖 384 pages
🎧 12 hours
🌼 set in spring