The peach keeper : a novel

Rebecca C Wright

Oh the mystery and the suspense in this book along with the touch of magic makes this a perfect book to snuggle up with and drink a nice cup of tea:) The women in the story are complex and interesting. I love the way the past mingles with the present and creates this wonderful mystery.

Melissa Palmer

Love the writing style of this author. The magical realism of the books keep me interested.

Jessica Ford

I loved this book. I loved the writing and all of the characters. I read it in one day. There was something magical about it that just made me happy to read it. I am really looking forward to reading more by Allen.

Liz Carpenter

A lovely read about the power of love and friendship, with a mystery thrown in for good measure, set in a magical little town in North Carolina. 

"Happiness is a risk. If you're not a little scared, then you're not doing it right.

Kate

(how hard would it have been to just make Sebastian bi though - that plot line not only rang a little false but was also very #nohomo and perpetuated bi erasure)

Shawna Gavas

This was my first book by Sarah Addison Allen and I really enjoyed it. The story was well written and stressed the importance of timeless friendship, and taking risks to find your own personal road to happiness without worrying about the judgement of others. Its a story of coming into yourself, and learning to accept yourself just as you are. Although the book was not the fast paced type, there was an underlying mystery that became the base of the story and was slowly unraveled throughout the book. I would definitely like to read more from this author.

Rebecca Light

Fluffy beach reading at its finest. The truth is that Allen's books are just a step above dime-store romance novels, but a step high enough that I don't feel quite so guilty reading them. Her first ingredient is always romance, with a dash of mystery to be solved, and a sprinkling of magical realism to make it read more literary than pop. Is this great literature? No. Is it fun and thrilling and easy to read in a couple of days? Yes. Is it OK to sometimes eat candy instead of kale? Absolutely. This is novel candy. 

It's not all fluff and romance. I did really appreciate what the writer was saying about the importance of female friendships and the deterioration of said friendships that seems inevitable in the years following high school and college. I'm the same age as the two main characters of this novel and I'm recently engaged, so this theme really struck a chord with me. It's difficult to balance girlfriends and life, but the bond between girlfriends is so strong, so vital. Why do we allow it to deteriorate so easily?

All in all I think I enjoyed The Girl Who Chased the Moon just slightly more than The Peach Keeper, but they are both fantastic summer fun reads. I recommend. 

There are really two ways to read this kind of book. Grab your umbrella and your sunscreen and lay out on the beach with your sunglasses and a cocktail. Or cuddle up in an overstuffed chair with a blanket, a crackling fire, and ideally a furry kitty on your lap, and enjoy!

The peach keeper : a novel

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