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First Frost (Waverley Family, #2)

Sarah Addison Allen
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First Frost (Waverley Family, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Sarah Addison Allen

First Frost (Waverley Family, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen follows the Waverley family as they experience a magical autumn in North Carolina. The narrative explores themes of family, self-discovery, and the enchantments embedded in their everyday lives, leading up to the first frost of the season.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

42,856 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah Addison Allen's First Frost enchants with its blend of magical realism and engaging characters, continuing the story of the Waverley family. Reviewers praise its charming prose and heartwarming themes but note its predictable plot and reliance on familiarity from the preceding novel. Overall, it captivates fans of light, whimsical storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read First Frost (Waverley Family, #2)?

First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen will captivate readers who enjoy quirky, magical realism with heartfelt family dynamics, akin to Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic and Joanne Harris’s Chocolat. Fans of light, enchanting narratives filled with warmth and whimsy will find this novel delightful.

4.2

42,856 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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