Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

304 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism romance lighthearted medium-paced

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. There, an apple tree bearing fruit of mag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,892 reviews

Moods

hopeful 68%
lighthearted 61%
emotional 59%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 27%
reflective 24%
funny 19%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 6%
tense 5%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 24%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.02

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