Dnf at 20% I just felt like I couldn’t get emotionally invested in any of the characters. Not giving a rating on Goodreads because other people might love. I hope there is some magical realism in it because that’s what I was hoping!

This is my third read by Annie Rains Through the Snow Globe was a four star stunner and The Finders Keepers Library has its place in the world. The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle was a great book about female friendship with a touch of magical realism thrown in and that’s where Annie Rains shines. I loved the North Carolina setting as I have spent a lot of time in the state and it brought back memories of my time there.

This is a tale of loss as there are two deaths but it is also about forgiveness and second chances. These women are far from perfect, one runs away from her problems, one is a recovering addict and ex-con and the last has a pretty bad panic/anxiety disorder. After nine years they finally get their acts together and decide to lean on and help each other. I mean isn’t that what friends are for? I am glad these friends were reunited and that Aunt Jo got her wish and let her magic do its job. There is a touch of romance for a couple of the women but it isn’t front and center, they all want to work on themselves, their family ties and their friendship and I was so happy that was the main focus of the book.

Aunt Jo’s shop, Hidden Treasures, sounds like a dream to me, I love thrifting and checking out vintage items, especially those from my childhood. I really liked the idea of the charm bracelet in this story, I have one myself and I love it because each charm represents a time in my life or a part of my personality. I knew exactly how these ladies felt about their special piece of jewelry and I think that is part of the reason I enjoyed this one so much.

Pleasant story about the lives of three friends ten years after a traumatic event. All three dealt with the tragedy in different ways and each had consequences on their adult lives. When Melody returns home after the loss of her great aunt, she has to decide if she wants to face Trove Isle and small town living again or if her life in Charlotte is enough. Liz (my favorite of the subplots) has to decide if she wants to keep trudging thru life or start living the one she wants. Bri is living with the consequences of her actions and nervously anticipating her next chapter. This is more of a women’s lit story, not much romance and no sex scenes.

Thank you Kensington Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read The Charmed Friends of Trove Isle by Annie Rains. If you've read one book by Annie Rains, you're probably hooked. This one was worth waiting for.