The Sugar Queen
3 journalers for this copy...
I had such high hopes for this book. It sounds interesting when you read the back blurb. But I've tried to read it twice and just can't get into it.
Hopefully this book will find a more appreciative reader. I am adding it to the "Food Glorious Food" bookbox. Enjoy!
Hopefully this book will find a more appreciative reader. I am adding it to the "Food Glorious Food" bookbox. Enjoy!
I did enjoy Garden Spells, the author's debut, so I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing the book.
I totally love this book. I didn't expect much of it, but it was a selection of my book club, and once I started, I couldn't put it down. I took it along while I went dinner w my hubby, reading it while he read the menu, then finished it in bed. (yeah my poor hubby...)
Josey Cirrini is the only child of the late, great Marco Cirrini, who came to Bald Slope and almost single-handedly brought prosperity to the small town. Now living with her aged mother and a maid, Josey is a sorry excuse of Southern belle. She hides candies in her closet and drives her stern, disapproving mother to her hair appointments, teas and social clubs; the days enliven only by the visit of the handsome mailman.
Then one morning she found someone hiding in her closet. Della Lee, a local waitress with a bad reputation, is one part nemesis and two parts fairy godmother, and Josey's quiet life is not the same here on.
Like Garden Spells, the story has a tinge of magical element in it: people who literally can't break their promises, a girl's temper that sets water boiling, and books showing up mysteriously (and we are not talking about BookCrossing)... giving the story an unusual charm. The characters, however, are very real. The author never did quite explain why Josey was such a horrid child, though. Together the realism and magic weaves an enchanting tale of love and friendship.
Josey Cirrini is the only child of the late, great Marco Cirrini, who came to Bald Slope and almost single-handedly brought prosperity to the small town. Now living with her aged mother and a maid, Josey is a sorry excuse of Southern belle. She hides candies in her closet and drives her stern, disapproving mother to her hair appointments, teas and social clubs; the days enliven only by the visit of the handsome mailman.
Then one morning she found someone hiding in her closet. Della Lee, a local waitress with a bad reputation, is one part nemesis and two parts fairy godmother, and Josey's quiet life is not the same here on.
Like Garden Spells, the story has a tinge of magical element in it: people who literally can't break their promises, a girl's temper that sets water boiling, and books showing up mysteriously (and we are not talking about BookCrossing)... giving the story an unusual charm. The characters, however, are very real. The author never did quite explain why Josey was such a horrid child, though. Together the realism and magic weaves an enchanting tale of love and friendship.
I have a box to send to Cinnycat; not books but tea, and noticed that she has this book on her wishlist. I am glad to pass this along, as I like this book a little too much to wild release. And I think a bit of sugar to sweeten the tea is a great idea. : )
Oh, thanks so much for including this with the tea box, azuki! As you mentioned, it's a wish granted! I really appreciate it. I'll write another journal entry when I'm done reading it!
