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dl2000's review against another edition
3.0
I would have given this a 4 because I liked the story and the way it was written, but I had a hard time with some of the characters and the choices they made (Carmen, Margaret and Mimi in particular) and believing some of the relationships.
k92aitlyn's review against another edition
4.0
At first, I thought this would be one of those trashy chick beach books, which are good in their own way, but once the tale of the Amore family began to weave itself, I became entranced. This is no ordinary "girl moves back home" story. This is a story of love, family ties, magic, and new beginnings.
straggardh's review against another edition
5.0
There are no words. This book is addicting and definitely one of my new favorites. I've never read anything like it. Absolutely 'spellbinding'!!!
anderson65's review against another edition
5.0
The story has ended. I am not ready to leave the world of this enchanting book: the abundant garden thick with hardy vines and flowers, the magical family of loving sisters and brothers, the powers of magic and secret spells, the familiar Italian references, bittersweet memories of childhood, of anticipated birth and acceptance of death, and powers of love and continuity. A book of life and wisdom.
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"Life gets heavy."
"Everyone is entitled to a redo."
Paraphrase or quote?? Love can be warm and gentle and comfortable rather than a Tasmanian Devil of emotions and insecurities.
The personalities in this book are so like those of my mother's Italian family.
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"Life gets heavy."
"Everyone is entitled to a redo."
Paraphrase or quote?? Love can be warm and gentle and comfortable rather than a Tasmanian Devil of emotions and insecurities.
The personalities in this book are so like those of my mother's Italian family.
stephms's review against another edition
4.0
I was between 3 and 4 stars for this book, but went with 4 because it was exactly the type of book I needed to read at the moment. It was light and unbelievable, but I whizzed through it. At one point, I said to my husband, "This book is extremely silly, but I'm completely absorbed."
jawjuhh's review against another edition
Just could not deal with this book. Cute cover though
modags's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book I've read by this author. In general, I enjoyed the story, but some of the characters, especially the males ones, really fell flat for me.
finkheart's review against another edition
2.0
I was disappointed with this book. It sounded interesting, intriguing, and the premise reminded me a bit of Alice Hoffman--one of my favorites. The characters fell flat, the love story wasn't developed at all (the writer handed us two characters practically already tied up in a neat little package and never really told us why they love each other and why they are such a great match other than their childhood bond), the terrible things that loomed over the story (such as Cooper) were glossed over, the dialogue was often cheesy and just unbelievable, and I did not find the writing charming or particularly well done. To me it often felt clunky and boring. Definitely not a remarkable read.