shensley9's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book!! I don't think u can go wrong with one of Sarah's books. I love the way they are written and the feeling u get reading them. Can't wait for the next book!
bigsexy's review against another edition
2.0
I really like Sarah Addison Allen's books. The Sugar Queen and Garden Spells were easy to devour and I love the mystical aura that is attached to all of her characters. Unfortunately, The Peach Keeper was disjointed and unorganized. Her usual ethereal characters were absent.
joabroda's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
The author never fails to please. I know exactly when I need to reach for one her books and like magic she has the ability to change my mood.
This is probably my favorite by her. I loved all the characters and the story line took me back to my own youth and wonderful memories.
This book is very character driven-2 women, 2 men who went to high school together. Each of them at that moment in "adulting" when you are trying so hard to find your path in life. You had thought you had found it, but now you seem to be questioning if your prior choice was missing something.
There is always a bit of magical realism with Addison, it seemed a bit lighter then usually here, for her. The ending wrapped everything up neatly and as I said it was the type of whimsy I needed right now. I have only her newest book left to read now. I will put that on hold for a while. I will need to find another author I can reach for when I am needing to feel comfort and coziness.
This is probably my favorite by her. I loved all the characters and the story line took me back to my own youth and wonderful memories.
This book is very character driven-2 women, 2 men who went to high school together. Each of them at that moment in "adulting" when you are trying so hard to find your path in life. You had thought you had found it, but now you seem to be questioning if your prior choice was missing something.
There is always a bit of magical realism with Addison, it seemed a bit lighter then usually here, for her. The ending wrapped everything up neatly and as I said it was the type of whimsy I needed right now. I have only her newest book left to read now. I will put that on hold for a while. I will need to find another author I can reach for when I am needing to feel comfort and coziness.
bibliopage's review against another edition
5.0
A sweet tale full of magic and adventures! Sarah Addison Allen writes these beautiful books and 'The Peach Keeper' is one of my favorites!
hnolen1's review against another edition
2.0
Cw, this book contains mentions of sexual violence.
After reading Garden Secrets and Lost Lake, I had high expectations for this book, but unfortunately I didn’t enjoy it as much as I wish I had. There were several plot points that weren’t explained or resolved (the scene with all the rich ladies spilling their secrets, the bell ringing when no one had entered the shop). It seemed like there were lots of ideas for this book that didn’t end up getting used. I also found the plot rather predictable, and guessed the major “plot twist” almost immediately. It was wrapped up in a neat little bow, but the ending seemed rushed, and the whole book was a little half baked.
After reading Garden Secrets and Lost Lake, I had high expectations for this book, but unfortunately I didn’t enjoy it as much as I wish I had. There were several plot points that weren’t explained or resolved (the scene with all the rich ladies spilling their secrets, the bell ringing when no one had entered the shop). It seemed like there were lots of ideas for this book that didn’t end up getting used. I also found the plot rather predictable, and guessed the major “plot twist” almost immediately. It was wrapped up in a neat little bow, but the ending seemed rushed, and the whole book was a little half baked.
jcpdiesel21's review against another edition
3.0
I found this to be a quick, pleasant read just like all of Sarah Addison Allen's other books, but with considerably less magic and not as charming of an overall atmosphere. I enjoyed following the two main characters and liked the concept of thirty-somethings trapped within their teenage identities, but felt like a lot more could have been done with this intriguing topic. There are a lot of subplots brought up in the book that Allen barely scratched the surface of and I wish she had explored further: the devoted friendship between Agatha and Georgie, barista Rachel and her theory connecting coffee combinations and emotions, and the mysterious and sinister Tucker Devlin. Overall, the book is fine, but the story could have been punched up a bit more to be truly memorable.
charliepeculiar's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
readhikerepeat's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. There were some plot lines that could have been further developed (which I won't divulge give them away...) but it didn't hinder the book in its entirety.
hiltzmoore's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick read and a nice change of pace from the other books I've been reading lately. It is definitely a chick-lit type of book, but done well, with a nice message and with believable characters that weren't idiots (like some chick-lit characters can be).