A review by ckreads28
The Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie K. Runyan

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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? Yes

5.0

Read in Audio: This book is one for the readers that like to travel through what they are reading. It definitely brings you into the found family feeling of a small town as well as superstitions and traditions of another country. There are also so many quotes and that reminds you of the important things in life. Picking this up blind and getting to read my favorite genre of magical realism made it all the better.

By trying to find her family roots Tempèsta learns to find her way to herself and her truth. She shows a town a new way of life and they show her one as well. I love each friendship and bond she builds with and outside of her 

romance with Tibèri and when it does ignite is swoony especially their game of pretend

. I loved her friendship with Esètva (would love a book for her and Wal) and Jenofa (would also kill for a novella for Jenofa's relationship with Tempèsta's mom and maternal grandma). This book is the definition of cozy and healing especially ones of family wounds. 

It is also important to stick around for the author's note at the end.

This book definitely became one of my favorite books ever and one I will reread and get my own copies physical and otherwise. I need the quotes, recipes, and comfort in my life.