The Peach Keeper

by Sarah Addison Allen
The Peach Keeper cover
Good Books rating 4.23
Magical Realism
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  • ID: 3677
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • ISBN: 9781848949942
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2012-01-05
  • Reviews: 3

Willa Jackson and Paxton Osgood are both seeking to escape their pasts in the small town of Walls of Water, North Carolina. Willa's family once owned a beautiful mansion that now symbolizes their ruin, while Paxton is desperate to break free from her parents' expectations and a heartbreaking love. When Paxton decides to restore the empty mansion, she uncovers a secret that defies time and ignites a friendship that will change both women's lives forever./n/nAs the women delve deeper into the mansion's history, they discover a touch of magic that intertwines their lives in ways they never expected. The story unfolds with a blend of mystery, friendship, and a hint of the supernatural, set against the backdrop of a town where secrets run as thick as the famous fog.

Reviews
Ivy Whitaker · Ivy Whitaker · 2022-12-28
enchanting 4.00

The romance elements are secondary to the richly woven tapestry of the story, focusing more on the connections between characters and the magical elements of the setting.

Ivy Whitaker found the romance subplots to be less central than the overall narrative, which is more about the intricate relationships and the enchanting atmosphere of the town. The magical realism elements are what truly shine, making the story feel like a warm, inviting escape. She appreciated the depth of the characters and the way the story unfolds, creating a sense of community and connection that lingers long after the last page.

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    While this book is a romance, I found the blossoming love stories between Willa and Colin and Paxton and Sebastian to be almost secondary to the enchanting and magical elements of the story.

    The town itself feels like a character, with its own history and secrets that slowly unravel as the story progresses.

    The magical realism elements are what truly shine, making the story feel like a warm, inviting escape.

Confessions of a Book Addict · 2011-07-18
charming 4.50

The book is a magical tale that completely sweeps the reader away, with a charming and captivating narrative.

The reviewer was completely swept away by the magical tale, finding it to be a charming and captivating read. They appreciated the way the story unfolds, drawing the reader in with its enchanting prose and well-developed characters. The magical elements are seamlessly integrated, making the story feel like a dreamy escape. The reviewer also noted that this was their first novel by Sarah Addison Allen and they were impressed by her storytelling abilities.

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    Sarah Addison Allen's The Peach Keeper is a magical tale that completely swept me away.

    This is the first novel I've read by Allen and I was immediately drawn in by her enchanting prose and well-developed characters.

    The magical elements are seamlessly integrated, making the story feel like a dreamy escape.

Southern Lit Review · 2011-03-21
pleasurable 4.20

The story is a simple yet pleasurable journey with characters that feel alive and ghosts that haunt the narrative.

The reviewer found The Peach Keeper to be a simple yet pleasurable journey, with characters that jump off the page and feel alive. The ghosts and superstitions woven into the story add a layer of intrigue and depth, making the narrative more engaging. The reviewer appreciated the way the characters and their interactions drive the story, creating a sense of warmth and connection that resonates with the reader.

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    It's a simple, pleasurable journey with characters that jump from the ink and become as alive as the ghosts that haunt this story.

    Superstitions and magical elements are seamlessly integrated, adding a layer of intrigue and depth to the narrative.

    The characters and their interactions drive the story, creating a sense of warmth and connection that resonates with the reader.

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