Experimental Magic (Myrtlewood Mysteries, #2)

by Iris Beaglehole

“Long-term thinking,” Marjie said sagely. “You’re too used to living week-to-week – never risking getting your hopes up about the future.”

It's the few pieces of wisdom that Rosemary receives that made me like the book

“Now, you can stop worrying and start asking yourself, like that famous poet says: What is it you want to do with your one precious life?”

“That it is, love. To be sure, not feeling we have any choice in our destiny is tough, but having the power to choose, well that can be even harder.”