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Summary: Interesting Characters
Review: One thing I liked about the book was that the magic spells/thoughts was a background theme unlike Practical Magic that tried to make the characters and the magic front focal spots. This book had the characters front and center, with the magic being a background thread of thought to connect them together and to better explain Esther's approach to many things in her life. The character developments were interesting! Alex, the child, was so developed in character that you could easily visualize him and his facial expressions in your mind. Christy had you hoping Esther would give in to Robert's loving thoughts, and yet had you understanding why Esther hesitated to do so. Ginny was perfectly created, a woman trying to fight back her jealousy but at the same time unable to not let it show and fighting to keep something alive that was never really alive except on one side of viewing. Having Ned "reappear" in the image of another person's attitude and appearance was a nice touch, making Devon someone you wanted to hate and yet allowed you to understand the catalystic effects Ned had earlier on the main characters being replayed out due to his appearance to the story. The ending was not a suprise, but it was interesting reading the book to get to the ending all the same. The subtle twists and turns that they took to get there was interesting, although I wish the athletic competiveness was toned down between Graham and Devon or done more sparingly - I could also see why this was included as Graham was "fighting his past" and a "ghost" from it as well. Although you knew from the start who would wind up with whom, it was still an interesting read.
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Summary: Book Description
Review: Seven years is a long time to stay away from home. But when Jane Gregory left Pendleton, she was running from a life gone wrong. Now she's returning to town with her young son--and Pendleton will never be the same again. Jane never wanted to believe that the Gregory women have a special power. But the magic she'd shunned comes rushing back as soon as she walks into her mother's old house. The faded rosebush in the yard suddenly bursts with color, and the lovelorn are coming to her for advice. Even the sensible town doctor, Graham Payton, can't stay away. Yet Jane has something more important on her mind: her son. The little boy has never spoken a word in his life, and she's determined to find out why. But Jane is about to discover that she's not immune to the potent charms she's unleashed--that there's room in her heart for love after all. And maybe a little magic too. Praise for MAGIC SPELLS: "MAGIC SPELLS is fabulous, delightfully unique. The real spell is cast by Christy Yorke's lyrical voice and stunning characterizations. Haunting and evocative, it will hold the reader spellbound until the very last word." --Kristin Hannah, author of ON MYSTIC LAKE "In the style of Alice Hoffman...a wild and imaginative tale told with sensuality and great tenderness." --Carrie Brown, author of ROSE'S GARDEN and LAMB IN LOVE "A beautiful book." --Luanne Rice, author of CLOUD NINE "Wise, warm, and lyrical. Christy Yorke writes with the brilliance of a fine poet and the kind heart of a true believer." --Deborah Smith, author of WHEN VENUS FELL "Yorke's debut romance is peopled with sympathetic characters, adding to the charm of this often ethereal exploration of the complications of love." --Publishers Weekly starred review "An uncommonly beautiful novel with exceptional characters and a raw, open emotional style that draws the reader immediately into the story. Christy Yorke is a charismatic writer with a sharp, insightful style that lends itself well to character driven fiction." --Rendezvous
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Summary: A book for anyone who has ever yearned for love.
Review: The thing I liked most about this novel was the way the main characters rang true. Hasn't everyone loved someone they couldn't have? If you've ever loved the wrong person, or someone who won't love you back, this is the book for you. Jane and Graham each have a love they can't shake, and I kept reading to know how they'd come through. The last half of the story has you cheering for them. I loved this book.
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Summary: A book for anyone who has ever yearned for love.
Review: The thing I liked most about this novel was the way the main characters rang true. Hasn't everyone loved someone they couldn't have? If you've ever loved the wrong person, or someone who won't love you back, this is the book for you. Jane and Graham each have a love they can't shake, and I kept reading to know how they'd come through. The last half of the story has you cheering for them. I loved this book.
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Summary: I loved the book. The story line was great.
Review: The writing is fabulous. The story kept me reading from chapter to chapter. I recommend this book to anybody that has ever wished for anything. I could not put it down. I look forward to seeing more from Christy Yorke.
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