readsinfrogpjs 's review for:

Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden

4.0

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

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In one disastrous night, Georgia May Jackson's life turned upside down, losing her dream job in Paris, her boyfriend, her spark, and oddly enough, her sense of taste. When she receives an email from her estranged mother, Georgia figures she doesn't have much else to lose and sets off to attempt to find her spark and possibly answers to her burning questions. 

Recipe for a Charmed Life is a sweet story about family and forgiveness.  The characters were believable, relatable, and easy to root for. A touch of magical realism intertwined with a touch of romance added a little something extra to the story that helped move the plot along.  I rated 4 stars but think it's more of a 4.5. I'm not sure what was missing that didn't give me the 5 star feels.  I  can say that I absolutely loved Rachel Linden's The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie (5 stars), and Charmed Life didn't match the level of enjoyment I experienced while reading Drop Pie. Maybe my expectations were set too high.  But saying all that Recipe for a Charmed Life is a great read.  A delightful book. 

I received a complementary digital copy for my honest review. All opinions are my own.