Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

In a garden surrounded by a tall fence, tucked away behind a small, quiet house in an even smaller town, is an apple tree that is rumored to bear a very special sort of fruit. In this luminous debut novel, Sarah Addison Allen tells the story of that enchanted tree, and the extraordinary people who tend it. This book is definitely reminsicent of Practical Magic in plotline. But the author creates an amazing atmosphere, and while the basics of the plot may be the same, the details are entirely new and lovely. The aunt Evanelle is an absolutely fascinating character...not to mention the wonderful apple tree who wants to share in all the experiences. Garden Spells makes magic beautifully mundane...a part of these women's everyday life. Enchanting and heartfelt, this captivating novel is sure to cast a spell with a style all its own. Very highly recommended.