The ideal cinnamon-scented read for autumn, this novel is like a cosy version of the TV show Charmed. Three witch sisters run a tea-room in Chicago, where they read fortunes. However, they are under a curse which threatens to pull them apart. It’s a book about destiny, love and lots of magical herbal tea.
There is much to admire in this book. The characters of the witches, Anne, Violet and Beatrix, are all very distinctive. The house in which they live is also a character, with a will of its own. They have a time-travelling cat, too. The author writes the senses very effectively so that you feel you’re breathing in the scent of the tea, tasting the sugar of magic-laced biscuits, feeling the chill air of the approaching winter. I would say it’s a character-driven book, as the plot moves quite slowly and focuses on the sisters’ self-discovery.
I really enjoyed this read and I look forward to whatever the author writes next!
Thank you to the publisher Bonnier for the digital copy via NetGalley, 2024.
this sounds perfect!
It’s a lovely read and very seasonal!