Bascom, North Carolina is a town where everyone is known for their family's characteristics, passed down through generations. One family's women are good in bed: they always marry well. One family gives birth to a strong man - always called Josiah - once in a generation (you go to him to help you when you move house). The Waverleys are known for their magic touch: Evanelle, who's lived in Bascom all her life, gives people what they need before they know they need it; Claire, who came to town when she was six and never wants to leave, can turn the plants in her garden into delicious food and drink with spectacular effects on those who consume it; Sydney, who ran away from her home town at 18, hasn't worked out what hers is. When Sydney returns to Bascom with her little girl, in flight from an abusive marriage, she proves a catalyst for change in the lives of all three women.
I'm only just starting Chapter 3 and so far this book is exactly like Practical Magic. So much so that I don't know if I even want to continue reading it. If it were a longer book I don't think I would. Since it's fairly short I'll finish it and hope that along the way it veers off the already beaten path
Update 3/22: Finished. This ended up being a cute "feel-good" kind of story about people accepting their pasts, who they are and moving on. It's still very similar to Practical Magic and was veeeeery predictable so I can't give it more than 3 stars but it's an enjoyable read that would be perfect for the beach or summer relaxation.
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