Jaclyn’s Review: The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins

The Book Charmer (Dove Pond #1)
written by Karen Hawkins
published by Gallery Books, 2019

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Did I enjoy this book? What an adorable story! I had just finished reading a bunch of horror and psychological thriller books and needed a break. This book was the perfect solution! The Book Charmer is one of those cute little stories with just a touch of the paranormal (I mean, the main character can talk to books . . . so . . .). I thought it was a great plot device and helped to move the story along. I loved the idea of Dove Pond, I loved the main characters, I loved the main issue and the final resolution. This was just a wholesome, feel good book and exactly what I needed in that moment.
 

 
Would I recommend it? I absolutely recommend this book, and I was so excited to realize that it’s the first book in a series. You better believe I will be reading all of these books!

 

 

About the book – from Goodreads: New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins crafts an unforgettable story about a sleepy Southern town, two fiercely independent women, and a truly magical friendship.

Sarah Dove is no ordinary bookworm. To her, books have always been more than just objects: they live, they breathe, and sometimes they even speak. When Sarah grows up to become the librarian in her quaint Southern town of Dove Pond, her gift helps place every book in the hands of the perfect reader. Recently, however, the books have been whispering about something out of the ordinary: the arrival of a displaced city girl named Grace Wheeler.

If the books are right, Grace could be the savior that Dove Pond desperately needs. The problem is, Grace wants little to do with the town or its quirky residents—Sarah chief among them. It takes a bit of urging, and the help of an especially wise book, but Grace ultimately embraces the challenge to rescue her charmed new community. In her quest, she discovers the tantalizing promise of new love, the deep strength that comes from having a true friend, and the power of finding just the right book.

“A mesmerizing fusion of the mystical and the everyday” (Susan Andersen, New York Times bestselling author), The Book Charmer is a heartwarming story about the magic of books that feels more than a little magical itself. Prepare to fall under its spell.

 

 
 

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