Garden Spells

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen   320 pages

The Waverly women of Bascom, North Carolina have peopleall been born with special skills.   Each is particular and not similar to the others.   Claire is a local caterer and can whip up dishes made with flowers from her garden that can affect the moods of people and the outcomes they receive.  Her ister Sydney can transform personalities with the way she styles their hair.  Evanelle always gives people things that turn out to be just what they need when they need it,  Bay organizes things because she always know just where things and people belong.   The apple tree in the Waverly's backyard has a skill set all its own and is more alive than folks realize.   A most excellent story of magic and family that I loved,   I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a little magic in their lives or vicariously through these characters.   Great book.

 - Shirley J.