Date published May 2008
ISBN 978-0-553-59032-6
Genre Urban Paranormal
Mass Market Paperback
Reviewed by Pam
The Waverley family has always been different, as is the garden surrounding the old house they grew up in. Claire has become the homebody, cooking for local functions while using her own mix of herbs and flowers. When her sister Sydney comes home with her young daughter, Bay, it turns Claire’s quiet life upside down. Their Aunt Evanelle is also a worry as she gives out gifts the recipients’ don’t always want. They often find a sudden a need for them, making them suspicious of her intent.
Bay finds contentment away from the father she doesn’t like. The garden also welcomes her and here she finds her own magical place, as the slightly crazy apple tree turns everything upside down. Meanwhile Clare keeps running from her new amorous neighbor, Sydney has to deal with the man in her life and Bay watches as the apple tree begins to affect all their lives.
GARDEN SPELLS is a blend of folklore and odd-ball happenings as sisters come together and begin to realize they are more alike than they had ever imagined.
This is a charming, whimsical tale, almost as it was a folktale from days gone past.
Ideal for a lazy afternoon as a relaxing read with a refreshing, sweetly magical story that almost sucks you in to turning the pages over. It’s a tale with no hot sex, so ideal for anyone who prefers a sweeter tale, with irresistible characters. I found the characters easy to relate to and the way the magical plants in the garden were used was pure genius. Even the bad guy was dealt with in an unusual way. With some added information from the Waverly kitchen at the end, I’m sure you’ll find a way to put some magic into your life.
Take care readers, or it may cast a spell or two over you.
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