"Garden Spells" by Sarah Addison Allen is a magical realism novel set in the small town of Bascom, North Carolina. The story centers around the Waverley family, who are known for their unique abilities and the enchanted garden they tend to. The eldest Waverley sister, Claire, uses her talent for cooking to create dishes with magical properties, such as using edible flowers to make people fall in love. The youngest sister, Sydney, has tried to distance herself from the family's reputation, but finds herself drawn back to Bascom and the Waverley garden. As the sisters navigate their complicated relationship and the intricacies of their magical abilities, they must also confront past traumas and secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Along the way, they are aided by the charming and mysterious new neighbor, who has secrets of his own. "Garden Spells" is a heartwarming and enchanting novel about family, love, and the power of nature.
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