I listened to this one as an audiobook but couldn't resist to get this cover. When I love the covers I get the hardbacks.
My Review
5 stars
This cozy fantasy novel is perfect for bookstagrammers. It is sweet, has a love interest, and an obsessive love for books
The main character is an introvert who escapes a revolution that burns the capital and the library where she works. She returns to her cozy island to live in her cozy cottage where she was born. She saved the spell books. Although it's forbidden to cast spells, because authorities want to keep power and knowledge to themselves, she uses magic to help.
First, she needs to hide, but she also needs to survive and decides to make a jam shop infused with secret spells to help the people of the island, to improve their lives. Cas is an amazing (talking) spider plant assistant and the cactus is adorable.
The book is a bit longer than it probably needed to be, but as an audiobook, it's a great companion and escapist read.
The narrator is perfect to this book, giving the main character a Disney princess voice.
Found family, friendship, falling in love, character growth, accepting help, return of magic, sense of community, loyalty, paying it forward, cozy books, pastries, good food, tea, childhood friends, memories, neighbors, talking plant, introvert, anxiety, diverse characters, magical creatures, cottage, welcoming village, magic, books spell, garden... jam.
Thank you, publisher , and netgalley for the audio copy.
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