This book really surprised me, in a good way. When I was about 50 pages in, I was sure it will be abandoned because I was bored with the story. And then, before I knew what happened, I was reading the last sentence of the book. Just like Wicklow, the town in Alabama where the story takes place, the book got a hold on me and didn't let me go. This book is adorable and sweet (sometimes a little too sweet). I didn't expect the bits of magic sprinkled here and there, so it was a nice surprise to discover them. The town of Wicklow is the place I want to move to - I want to know all of my neighbors and have everyone in town know my business. No one comes together in a time of needs as residents of such small towns. Oh, the gift and a curse of a living in such a place.
I loved all of the residents of this town that we got to meet: the old grumpy Mr. Lizenby who wasn't shy about expressing his opinions if he didn't like something, Faylene with all her gossip, little Ollie who was so precious, I just wanted to hug and kiss her a million times, and all the others. I only wish that recipes of all those pies were included in the back of the book.
I loved all of the residents of this town that we got to meet: the old grumpy Mr. Lizenby who wasn't shy about expressing his opinions if he didn't like something, Faylene with all her gossip, little Ollie who was so precious, I just wanted to hug and kiss her a million times, and all the others. I only wish that recipes of all those pies were included in the back of the book.