The Sugar Queen

Another book full of characters I now love by this author. The plot lines might be predictable and some might feel the magic realism to be a bit too much, but I love it.

This is the kind of book that gives me a satisfied and hopeful feeling at the end of it. It makes me want to sit down and create characters and plots. I love it!

Of course there is romance, but there is also a strong element of friendship and a look askance at familial duty. We get the chance to dive deep into who these characters are and what they have been through. There is more magic in this one than I expected, but it fits the story. It took me a bit longer than I expected to connect with the characters and that little bit of magic in their lives was the oomph they needed.

And the housekeeper, Helena, was so much more awesome than I expected. Her character just kept getting better. The name issue puts her character over the edge. It is deep and superficial. It is funny and serious. A small point that really resonated with me.

I would recommend this if you want a light slightly magical read that makes you want to squeeze the characters. If you want strong and compelling plot, this may not be the one to choose. If you want great characters, this is the one to choose.