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Read in July, 2008
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women, fairy tale lovers
Honestly, this is one of my favorite books I have read in the last few months.
It is a Disney fairytale for adults, meaning it was just one of those books that make you smile. It had all the feature of such a fairy tale good vs evil (although I don't think it can be simplified to just a simple opposite relationship), a touch of magic, and a bit of a love story.
The storyline is not as complex as other books and the families that are in the town are somewhat stereo-typed (...more
It is a Disney fairytale for adults, meaning it was just one of those books that make you smile. It had all the feature of such a fairy tale good vs evil (although I don't think it can be simplified to just a simple opposite relationship), a touch of magic, and a bit of a love story.
The storyline is not as complex as other books and the families that are in the town are somewhat stereo-typed (...more
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Read in October, 2009
This story cast a spell over me and was an enchanting way to pass an afternoon. From the moment I opened it's beautiful cover and read the first paragraph, I felt as if I had slipped into another world full of magic and possibilities. It appealed to the dreamer inside me. I look forward to reading more of Allen's stories.
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Read in November, 2009
This is one of the most pleasant reading experiences I have had lately. Sarah Addison Allen weaves such a beautiful story of two sisters who possess unique abilities passed down through the Waverley generations. The main character, Claire, has a gift that enables her to cook and bake using ingredients from her magical garden to make those eating her dishes feel or act a certain way. Her sister, Sydney, has another gift that she discovers about halfway through the book. We are also introduced to ...more
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Read in November, 2009
This is a book I never would have picked to read but I'm glad I did. It was a quick, fun, unconventional romance. Not high lit but infinitely entertaining.
Read in March, 2008
