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by Sarah Addison Allen
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FunkNFiction
FunkNFiction rated it 4 years ago
Delightful. Magical. Fantastical. Bewitching. Heartwarming. Charming. To be a Waverley in Bascom, NC is a special thing. Some would call that special thing natureal, some would call it strange. Some would embrace it and some would run as far and and as fast as they could from it. Accept it or...
Elentarri's Book Blog
Elentarri's Book Blog rated it 4 years ago
TITLE: Garden Spells AUTHOR: Sarah Addison Allen ___________________________ DESCRIPTION: "The women of the Waverley family -- whether they like it or not -- are heirs to an unusual legacy, one that grows in a fenced plot behind their Queen Anne home on Pendland Street in Bascom, North Carolina...
Abandoned by Booklikes
Abandoned by Booklikes rated it 6 years ago
Funny, I love this book, but honestly don't remember the last time I read it. After finishing "Garden Spells" I went and read book two in the Waverley family again so that was a nice and and two punch. Allen does magical realism very well. This book deals with a lot of serious issues, rape, abuse, b...
Brenna M's Book Blog
Brenna M's Book Blog rated it 9 years ago
Garden Spells Sarah Addison Allen Hardcover, 304 pages Published August 28th 2007 by Bantam (first published January 1st 2007) ISBN 0553805487 (ISBN13: 9780553805482) also available in Kindle, Audio Cd, and Audible Audio Garden Spells is a relaxing read. Sara Addison Allen d...
Just Another Reader
Just Another Reader rated it 9 years ago
I picked up Garden Spells for my ongoing Hogwarts Challenge, as it could on its own net me 8 points. I had never heard of it, but I really enjoyed reading it. The story follows the Waverly family who live in a town full of families with long histories and unusual traits, from dating older women, ...
Lindsay's Book Log
Lindsay's Book Log rated it 9 years ago
The think that the thing that I love about this author is she handles real life difficult situations really well. She allows strong female characters to work through issues without a man just coming into save her. I'm at my in laws so I can't write a proper review but this book was great I loved ...
Lagniappe Literature
Lagniappe Literature rated it 9 years ago
What a lovely story this was!! So much fun to read and I was absolutely lost in the creatively fragrant imagination of Allen. I loved every moment spent with the magical Waverley sisters!!
ChrisHayton
ChrisHayton rated it 10 years ago
Disclosure: I purchased Garden Spells for the third time. I do not know the author nor have I ever had any communication with her about this book or any other subject. The comments that follow are my own personal opinion. I received NO compensated of any kind, or from any one, to provide this review...
Elentarri's Book Blog
Elentarri's Book Blog rated it 10 years ago
Nice little magical realism romance type book. I love the apple tree - it has it's own character!
Wyvernfriend Reads
Wyvernfriend Reads rated it 11 years ago
This is a sweet, heartwarming story about two sisters and magic, and it does reflect the film of practical magic more than the book. In Bascom, North Carolina, the Waverly women and their garden are known for their magic. Claire is the latest in the family to live in the house and she has carved...
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