Book a Week 2012 #6

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

The term that came to mind when reading this book was amuse-bouche. It was a delightful taste and I craved the full-course. The novel was a cross between Practical Magic and Chocolat. A story with bites of the Prodigal Son and The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. The Waverly women have possessed special gifts for generations, including a blessed/cursed apple tree growing in their backyard. Claire has a gift for all things culinary, beginning with her magical garden. When Claire's sister shows up after an absence of 10 years, both women learn more about becoming a Waverly woman. I would have liked more meatiness to the character and story, but overall delightful.