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The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen

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In The Sugar Queen, did you enjoy ...

... the blend of everyday life with gentle, whimsical magic?

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

If you loved the way The Sugar Queen seamlessly weaves magical touches into the lives of ordinary people—like the way books mysteriously appear for Josey or the enchanted candies—then you'll adore Garden Spells. Here, the Waverley sisters' lives are entwined with a magical apple tree and plants with mysterious properties, creating a similarly enchanting sense of possibility lurking just beneath the surface of small-town life.

... the intimate, small-town setting and focus on a few central characters?

The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan

If you were drawn to the cozy, close-knit feel of Bald Slope in The Sugar Queen, you'll be charmed by The Bookshop on the Corner. The story follows Nina as she relocates to a Scottish village, forming deep connections with a handful of quirky locals and finding her place in a new, intimate community.

... the satisfying, heartfelt transformation of the main character?

The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna van Praag

If you loved watching Josey emerge from her shell and find her voice in The Sugar Queen, you'll be equally moved by Alba's journey in The House at the End of Hope Street. Here, Alba finds refuge in a magical house that helps women at crossroads, and her emotional growth is at the heart of the story.

... the hopeful, uplifting tone that leaves you smiling?

The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

If it was the warm, optimistic feeling of The Sugar Queen—with its promise of new beginnings and healing—that stayed with you, The Keeper of Lost Things will delight you. This novel is full of heart, as Laura sets out to reunite lost objects with their owners, bringing hope and second chances to everyone she meets.

... the emotional resolution that brings characters together and delivers a rewarding payoff?

The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald

If you appreciated how the characters in The Sugar Queen found healing, love, and friendship by the novel’s end, you’ll find a similar emotional satisfaction in The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend. Watching Sara revitalize a dying town through books and connection delivers a heartwarming finale and a sense of community restored.

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