Monday, November 19, 2007

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

What a beautiful little book! And it's hard to describe. The town of Bascom, North Carolina, believes in magic although they don't really call it magic. Claire Waverly has inherited gifts from her grandmother, along with the Victorian house. She is a caterer, and her food can make people change. Herbs, vegetables, and flowers from her garden can influence the people who eat it. Even better, there is a magic apple tree in the backyard that is magic, too. But it isn't just the Waverlys. Other families live up to their names, too. The Clarks always marry older women. Evanelle is an old lady who always gives people things before they need them. This quiet magic makes the novel wonderful to read. The magic is subtle and weaves a little bit of fantasy into a great family tale. This adult novel has drama, romance, mystery, and a little bit of everything else thrown in. It's adorable and I fell in love with little Bay Waverly and Evanelle.

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