The Sugar Queen

Another Hit by Sarah A. Allen

"The Sugar Queen" is a wonderful story about the lives of three women: Josey, Della Lee, and Chloe. As the book progresses, you learn how their lives intersect and how much they need each other. Love, fear, danger, heartache, and hope are woven into the story, keeping the reading interesting. Some of the questions you will find answers to are: Will Josey ever find her true self? What happened to Della Lee? Will Chloe listen to the books? How do Adam, Jake, Rawley, and Julian affect the story?

I really enjoyed this book! The chapters are all named after candies which made it fun (although it had my sweet tooth going too!). The story is easy to read and the twists and turns kept me turning the pages. This is a great book for reading during a snowstorm, or while sitting by a stream on a summer day. Enjoy!

8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Absolutely one of my very favorite books - this book has it all!

At times funny and at others, touching, this book has between its covers something to please every reader - it is part drama, family saga, romance, thriller and certainly comedy -and it has certainly vaulted onto my top ten list of favorite books. In fact, after reading a borrowed copy (suggested to me by a friend), I rushed out and bought two other copies, as though I want it to be part of my permanent library, I also want to loan it out to others - it is that good! I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this story, and when I was forced to put it down, I found myself rushing back to it as soon as I could. The characters came alive, and I looked forward to reading it the way I would anticipate getting together with good friends for a great gossip session. It is charming, enchanting, entertaining - and is escapism at its very best. For anyone who hasn't read this book, but is about to - I am a little envious, as you are in for one of the greatest reading experiences ever!

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Brilliant and enchanting! ENJOYED!

I fell in love with the characters. This is magical realism, town gossip, ghosts, the potion's of a neighborhood "witch doctor," a few strange books and a twist at the end that you won't see coming. Brilliant and enchanting!

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

avid reader

This is a great book. I have read all of this authors novels and have enjoyed them all. Great characters. I love this authors imagination and will continue reading her novels. She is definitely one of my favorite authors.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Accidental Discovery

I loved this book. Allen's writing captures you and makes you fall into the story. She is inventive and fun to read. All in all this book was hard to put down.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

The Sugar Queen

I really liked the first book I read by Sarah Addison Allen, "Garden Spells". I found it to be easy reading and entertaining. This book was just as good and I would love to read more by her.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Sweet Like Candy!!

I absolutely loved this book!! The chapters are named after different candies, which I loved. I also loved the characters and felt for the main character, as well as all of the characters! I didn't put this book down and with a, 2 1/2 month old (at the time), that's hard to do! I love the different twists and turns and everything becomes interrelated, almost like magic! Definitely buy this book, read it, and put it in your library to keep!!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

whimsical charming romantic fairy tale

Affluent semi southern belle Josey Cirrini has one big problem. She is THE SUGAR QUEEN of the south unable to resist candy and cakes. Since her mom the great dictator demands she must stop eating sugar, twenty-seven year old Josey feels like a kid as she hides her stash in a secret compartment inside her closet. ---- Battered Eat and Run greasy spoon waitress Della Lee Baker takes refuge in Josey¿s hideaway. Worried about her uninvited guest, Josey tries to make the haven a bit more comfortable for her soaking wet unwanted guest who explains she took a dip in the nearby cold river. Meanwhile Josey relooks her lifestyle starting with her philandering father Marco, developer of Bald Slope Ski Resort, and her secret attraction for the mailman Adam Boswell while Della Lee becomes her streets wise fairy godmother helping Josey with her insecurities starting with the best grilled cheese sandwich in town and ending she hopes with Adam. --- This whimsical charming romantic fairy tale is an engaging tale as tough Della Lee harangues, bullies, and coaxes Josey to go out and get him in spite of her mom¿s objection to a working class son-in-law. The story line is driven by the relationship between Josey and Della Lee though the other key players are complete especially how they connect to and from the titled character. On top of all that is the mystery of Della Lee. Readers will appreciate this engaging tale and seek and want to read Sarah Addison Allen¿s magical previous novel (see GARDEN SPELLS). --- Harriet Klausner

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

As ALWAYS Sarah Addison Allen Impresses!

I thought this book was wonderful. A sweet tale of finding yourself and the having courage to be yourself. READ IT!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Just Lovely

This book was a surprising read for me. I was looking around on the B&N website and liked the cover most of all and put it on my "wish list" for later. I found myself in the B&N bookstore and saw it on sale so I picked it up and never PUT IT DOWN until I was done!
This author is superb! The development of the story, quick and stays that way. The characters were well written and I had an immidiate connection with the 3 women in this book. It was a great read and I cannot wait to read more from this author.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A wonderful tale

Heartwarming,funny,sad and simply wonderful. Allen can spin a tale like no other. The characters come alive in her story with just a touch of magic. I didn't want it to end.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Again....loved it!

I adore all her books! She is a brilliant writer! Such an imagination this one! :)

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

As sweet as it's title

This story totally drew me in - the characters were delightful! Filled with warmth and compassion.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

highly recommend

This was the kind of book you look forward to reading & once you start, you don't want to put it down.

Well........

I really, really liked the characters in this book....it is too bad that the author couldn't quite pull things together better. Seriously, Josey's deep dark secret was that she hoarded sugary snacks in a secret cubby in her closet?

I figured out the 'sixth sense plot' early on & thought the way it ended was okay. It was a quick read, but lacked 'oompfh'.

FUN & entertaining book !!!

I LOVE Sarah Addison Allen's books - they are creative & interesting and make for excellent, relaxing reading.

Wonderful story!

I first read Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen and fell in love with her style of storytelling. This was her second book, and it did not dissapoint! She uses the small town in the best way possible, by making the characters real and loveable not just cookie-cutter versions of people from old T.V. The sense of magic is perfectly woven in, without it being a fantasy. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this book!

Highly recommend

Love the charming style writing of Sarah Allen

These books just make me feel so gooey inside. Like my problems don't matter and most of the character's problems get sorted out in the end, so I feel okay...I love her writing style, the dialogues and the mystical mysteries. Although I liked The Girl Who Chased the Moon better, this one was enjoyable.

recommend

This was the second book by this author and I enjoyed them both. Love the way she peals the layers away to reveal the personalities of her characters. Will read more of her books

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.