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First rate five star read! A must read for everyone! Outstanding character development, exceptional background creativity and a general delight to read. I laughed, I cried, I celebrated all the moments of each flawed individual. I will be buying this book and her others plus I will now read The Girl Who Chased the Moon on my shelf. Exceptional Author, Sarah Addison Allen! Perfect book for a book club to discuss too!
I'm not one to try to predict movies or books because I like surprises and I like to watch/read how the story unfolds. Granted I do pick up on some clues along the way, but some I just leave behind. I was pleasantly surprised with the ending. Beautifully written.
I love the style of Allen's writing. I would much rather read third person point-of-view than first person. Her characters are well developed, and I like how the female characters start as weak, or hardened by whatever, and they become s ...more
I love the style of Allen's writing. I would much rather read third person point-of-view than first person. Her characters are well developed, and I like how the female characters start as weak, or hardened by whatever, and they become s ...more
The edition of Sugar Queen I read is an Advance Reader copy. Once I got past all the editing mistakes (and there are a lot), I loved this book.
In the same brilliance Sarah Addison Allen wrote Garden Spells, comes this book filled with unexpected friendships, turmoil family relationships, mysterious romance, and just a hint of magic in the air. Oh and ending! It's so rare that I love an ending to a book; and this one I did.
Brilliant book. Can't wait to read Sarah Addison Allen's other novels. ...more
In the same brilliance Sarah Addison Allen wrote Garden Spells, comes this book filled with unexpected friendships, turmoil family relationships, mysterious romance, and just a hint of magic in the air. Oh and ending! It's so rare that I love an ending to a book; and this one I did.
Brilliant book. Can't wait to read Sarah Addison Allen's other novels. ...more
LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT!!!! She did not disappoint again. I cannot I loved this book as much as I loved her 2 others. Cannot wait to read the last one.
It is just such an interesting, feel good book...
It is just such an interesting, feel good book...
Another lovely read from Sarah Addision Allen. I love her books because she creates these magical places that I enjoy visiting. There are always some lessons buried in there, and the bit of magic keeps it interesting. Sadly, there is only one more book of hers I haven't read yet, but I look forward to escaping into another magical world.
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I just really love this author. I don't mind if the stories I read are a bit whimsical or are a little unrealistic. It's magic, you have to give a little on the realistic nature of it. :) I love how the author incorporates food & baking into the stories. It's almost as if the food is its own character. Over all, the book is pretty clean. There's a couple of references to some sweet lovin but nothing scandalous. (Dang it huh?) lol. There was one f bomb which I don't know why it had to be in there
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I listened to this book in one day, but I preferred Garden Spells.
I *loved* this book, and I want to read everything she has written. There's an element of magic realism, which isn't usually my "thing," but I loved that here. I was pretty sure I had some things figured out, but I had to wait until the end for confirmation. (I was rather proud of myself.) I didn't anticipate the ending exactly, but I was very satisfied. The characters are well drawn, the language is great, and the story is very good.
I think this may be my favorite book ever. So far. ...more
I think this may be my favorite book ever. So far. ...more
This is my choice for MOPS Bookclub, June '09
I really liked this book! I'm SO excited about planning our bookclub meeting... my mind is racing over what to serve, and treat bags to send home for the ladies... of course there will be peppermint candles burning in every room of the house!
Can't wait for her next one... won't be out until February :-( ...more
I really liked this book! I'm SO excited about planning our bookclub meeting... my mind is racing over what to serve, and treat bags to send home for the ladies... of course there will be peppermint candles burning in every room of the house!
Can't wait for her next one... won't be out until February :-( ...more
4 and a half. I thought this book might be a disappointment as so many second books have been when I adored the first book, but this book was just as delightful, if not more than her first, Garden Spells. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a little magic, a little romance, a little drama. Perfect blend.
I liked this book, but it didn't compare to her other books. The characters were interesting, but I missed the southern charm and history that Allen usually weaves into her stories.
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I think Sarah has become a favorite writer.I've loved both of her books so far. I hope she continues with her magical, mystical romances. They're fun.
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Excellent light read. Kind of surprise ending. Very memorable which is very important to me.
Loved this book. It was better than her previous book Garden Spells.
Excuse the pun....a sweet book.
Jun 27, 2011
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