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In this long awaited sequel to “Garden Spells”, we are taken back to the town of Bascom, North Carolina. Ten years have passed, but some things remain the same. The Waverly women still live and love there. Now they wait for the “first frost” of the season to set the world back in balance for them.
For generations, each Waverly woman has possessed a special gift or talent. Sisters Claire and Sydney have successful businesses in town. Claire runs an organic bakery, while Sydney owns a hair salon. T ...more
For generations, each Waverly woman has possessed a special gift or talent. Sisters Claire and Sydney have successful businesses in town. Claire runs an organic bakery, while Sydney owns a hair salon. T ...more

I'm giving this 3 stars simply because I loved the first book and the characters so much. Reading this was like spending pleasant few hours with people you love, but not learning anything new about them.The plot felt flimsy, there was no real substance to any of it and it just felt rushed and unfinished. Beautifully written, as all Allen's books are, but unsatisfying.
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Another delightful book by Sarah Addison Allen. Though I've loved everything she's written, I had some concerns about this follow-up book. I should have known better - it was as charming as I'd hoped, and I was thrilled that the characters remained true to those I'd met the first time around.
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