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The Peach Keeper

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Sep 09, 2010 Grace rated it it was amazing

When the newest book by Sarah Addison Allen was released, I waited impatiently for a week and a half until my reserved copy came into the library. The brand new copy showed up all shiny and lovely, except for a strange sticky residue on the bottom left corner of the front cover that no amount of scrubbing would eliminate. By the time I finished reading this delightful romp of magical realism, I was so engrossed in the tale, I thought perhaps one of the book's magical characters, known to have pe When the newest book by Sarah Addison Allen was released, I waited impatiently for a week and a half until my reserved copy came into the library. The brand new copy showed up all shiny and lovely, except for a strange sticky residue on the bottom left corner of the front cover that no amount of scrubbing would eliminate. By the time I finished reading this delightful romp of magical realism, I was so engrossed in the tale, I thought perhaps one of the book's magical characters, known to have peach juice running in his veins, had wrapped the book up for me and left a sticky thumbprint on the cover. Such is the charm of Addison Allen's writing...when you finish one of her tales, you cannot help but bring the magic she presents into your own life. It spills out into your reality and makes everything a little brighter, a little bit..."more."

Her first two novels, _Garden Spells_ and _The Sugar Queen_ were both devour-in-one-sitting delights. However her third book, _The Girl Who Chased the Moon_, failed to live up to the expectation I held for it. It read like a disappointing echo of teen supernatural romance-esque fluff to me, and just didn't have the depth or captivation that her first two novels held. I am pleased to say that she returns to her best tricks in The Peach Keeper, turning out a book that is both pleasingly different from what she has written before, and still retains the best sparks of magic.

The first few pages of this novel are available to read on Sarah Addison Allen's website, and if that isn't enough to capture your attention and draw you into the gorgeous, dripping-with-magic style, then the book just isn't for you. But there are plenty of peaches to go around for the rest of us.

Other reviewers have called Sarah Addison Allen's novels "comfort food for the soul." Like so many comfort foods, I wound up devouring this novel far far too quickly. (In two days) But unlike comfort food (except pie...mmm...pie) gorging on this treat won't leave your stomach aching. Just your heart...waiting impatiently for the next Addison Allen adventure. ...more

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Mar 30, 2011 Lydia Presley rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary, 2011, fiction, southern

There's something magical about Sarah Addison Allen's writing, and The Peach Keeper follows that path.

While romance is always a nice, comforting theme in Allen's books, this book also dealt with friendship - the kind that lasts and the bonds that women can make together. A bit of a mystery, a touch of magic, the charm of the setting - all these combine to make The Peach Keeper another on my list of comfort books to read on that rainy day.

Willa and Paxton are two completely unique characters, s ...more

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Mar 27, 2011 Pam rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, audio

so far- I'm loving this. Looking forward to the drive to and from work!

This was a great book to listen to. It took a bit to get used to the way the narrator read, but in the end it added to the experience. I look forward to more from Allen. ...more

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Apr 02, 2011 Dora rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved this story! This is the first book that's been hard to put down in a long time. Allen uses the perfect mixture of 'magic', humor & character development to make you fall in love with the characters. I'm always a little disappointed when I finish her books because I enjoy them so much. ...more

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Apr 23, 2011 Melissa rated it it was amazing

I enjoyed this book. Sarah Addison Allen writes books that are just a step above romance novels, but they're always sweet and good and pleasant. Reading her books is like having a really tasty slice of fresh, warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream on the side. ...more

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Jul 15, 2010 Elisha (lishie) rated it liked it

This time S. A. A. brings us into the world of a small town called Walls of Water. While the name sounds magical, this book fell short in the fun mysticism area that her first two books brought. It was still a good read for me because I loved the characters... the Stickman, the Joker, the Princess & the Freak- extreme names for likable people. You'll have to read it to know who I mean :) Sweet story that made me happy. ...more

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Dec 19, 2013 Audrey rated it it was amazing

This is another wonderful book by Sarah Addison Allen. This one like all her others is full of love, sweetness, mystery and of course magic!

Whenever I read one of her books I feel like I've just spent the day with a treasured friend and I always come away a better person because of the experience. ...more

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Jan 20, 2011 Jen rated it really liked it

Shelves: a_good_story, fantasy_and_magic

This fourth book by Sarah Addison Allen has the magical elements that make her sweet stories special. While the language and writing isn't super sophisticated, the relationships she builds and the worlds she creates are enjoyable. ...more

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