Thumbs way up! I recently read Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen and really enjoyed it. The story was good, but I was really impressed with the way Allen created an environment where you felt like you could literally smell, taste and feel right along with the imaginative characters she created. Her descriptions were so good that I swear I could feel the sun or smell the herbs and flowers she was writing about.The plot reminded me of the book/movie Chocolat a bit since it's about influencing people with food. There is good character development and drama, and the characters are quirky and fun. As an added bonus, the cover is really pretty and looks nice on an end table!
On Allen's website: http://www.sarahaddisonallen.com/ she lists some recipes that characters were making in the book which is wonderful. I really want to try the Lavender Bread. Yum!
It seems like Allen is on a roll because soon to hit the shelves later this month is her second book: The Sugar Queen. I am eagerly looking forward to reading this one as well and will be sure to pass along my opinion once I'm done!
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