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A review by sarabearian
The Secret Ingredient of Wishes by Susan Bishop Crispell
4.0
Along the lines of 'be careful what you wish for...' comes this engaging tale of a twenty-something woman who, as a very young child, wished her little brother would get lost.
He did. Permanently.
Her family lost all knowledge of his existence while she began years of hospitalization for psychosis related to an imaginary brother. So began her experience with her special gift of granting wishes. She didn't really know what she was doing and the results were random and seemingly cruel. Her world fell apart and she finds herself in the middle of Nowhere, North Carolina where other types of magical skills abound and perhaps she might find a home. Finally.
With a deft touch and a pie lover's skill at describing mouth-watering creations at regular intervals, this book is a delight on many levels. Just be sure and have desserts at hand when you start reading. You won't want to stop and go shopping midway through the book. -Suzanne R.
He did. Permanently.
Her family lost all knowledge of his existence while she began years of hospitalization for psychosis related to an imaginary brother. So began her experience with her special gift of granting wishes. She didn't really know what she was doing and the results were random and seemingly cruel. Her world fell apart and she finds herself in the middle of Nowhere, North Carolina where other types of magical skills abound and perhaps she might find a home. Finally.
With a deft touch and a pie lover's skill at describing mouth-watering creations at regular intervals, this book is a delight on many levels. Just be sure and have desserts at hand when you start reading. You won't want to stop and go shopping midway through the book. -Suzanne R.