The Secret, Book, and Scone Society
by Ellery Adams
Here is a mystery that’s a little a little bit of a chick lit,
and a little bit of magical realism – all things I love.
I hit on this book because the main character had been
burned and I was embarking on writing a story where the main character had been
also. I wanted to see how the author dealt with the issue of scars.
Nora Pennington has opened a small bookstore in Miracle
Springs, North Carolina, and she has a particular talent for picking the books
that people need most in order to heal from the hurts of the world.
People come to this town for the spa and the hot springs
cure, but if that doesn’t work, they may find themselves at the bakery or
bookstore.
Now, Nora has come across someone she really feels the need
to help, but before she can, he is murdered. Four people are brought together
by this tragedy. They form the Secret, Book, and Scone Society.
(One is the town baker, who has an even more mystical
talent, in baking “comfort” scones that have just the flavors to bring comfort
to a person.)
The premise was lovely, and I enjoyed the book, but it didn’t
quite live up to the promise. I’d give it a 3.5. I’ve not read anything else by
the author so I can’t say whether this is the norm for her, and opinions on
Goodreads varied. I saw a few 5 star reviews for it, but the average on
Goodreads was below 4 so I don’t feel like I’m being unduly harsh.
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