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Waverley Family Series

This series delves into the intricate world of family ties, secrets, and extraordinary gifts. It follows the lives of an eccentric family whose members possess peculiar abilities that often complicate their lives. The narrative weaves together magical realism with themes of self-discovery and belonging. Readers will be captivated by stories exploring inherited legacies and the profound magic found in unexpected places.

First frost
Garden Spells

Recommended Reading Order

  1. Garden Spells

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    In a secluded garden behind a small house in a quiet town, an apple tree is said to bear extraordinary fruit. This luminous debut novel explores the enchanted tree and the remarkable Waverley family, known for their peculiar gifts that set them apart in Bascom, North Carolina. Their garden is famous for its magical apple tree and edible flowers with special powers, reflecting both their history and future. Claire Waverley, a successful caterer, creates dishes using her mystical plants, while her elderly cousin Evanelle shares unexpected gifts whose purposes become clear in time. The Waverleys are the last of their line, except for Claire's estranged sister, Sydney, who left Bascom to escape their family legacy. When Sydney returns with her young daughter, Claire's carefully constructed life is disrupted, forcing the sisters to confront their shared past. As they navigate their complex relationship and the weight of their family's history, they must learn to embrace their common legacy to find a sense of belonging in Bascom and with each other. This enchanting and heartfelt tale weaves a spell of its own, captivating readers with its unique style.

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    4.2

  2. First frost

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading

    Readers fell in love with Sarah Addison Allen's debut novel, GARDEN SPELLS. Now the tale of the Waverley women is to be revisited with a magical sequel. Autumn has finally arrived in the small town of Bascom, North Carolina, heralded by a strange old man appearing with a beaten-up suitcase. He has stories to tell, stories that could change the lives of the Waverley women forever. But the Waverleys have enough trouble on their hands. Quiet Claire Waverley has started a successful new venture, Waverley's Candies, but it's nothing like she thought it would be, and it's slowly taking over her life. Claire's wild sister Sydney, still trying to leave her past behind, is about to combust with her desire for another new beginning. And Sydney's fifteen-year-old daughter Bay has given her heart away to the wrong boy and can't get it back. From the author of the New York Times bestselling sensation GARDEN SPELLS, FIRST FROST is magical and atmospheric, taking readers back into the lives of the gifted Waverley women - back to their strange garden and temperamental apple tree, back to their house with a personality of its own, back to the men who love them fiercely - proving that a happily-ever-after is never the real ending to a story. It's where the real story begins.

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