I bounced back & forth between 4-stars and 5-stars for the rating. I don't consider it a classic but, dammit, I really enjoyed this book. The plot held me, kept me reading. Characters excellent (& often fun). Love the witchiness. In the end, it was "amazing" to me even if it's not likely to become a "classic" in the sense that some other contemporary writers' books might (or have). The plot was well-thought-out and the "good" characters (the witches) were believable (in so far as many readers might, as with fairy tales, have to release restrictions on their imaginations... with fairy tales it's obvious that, after "Once upon a time...," ya gotta let 'em go!). Not always so obvious when you pick up today's books. And the bad guy was definitely NOT a nice person (an abuser, in fact). Magic, potential romance, loss, family tensions, danger - these all ensured that I would plow through the novel over a 24-hour period.Great to take along to read at the beach, on the plane, wherever. It is a woman's/girl's book - probably. Witchy chic lit. Read it, ladies! The Witch of Little Italy by Suzanne Palmieri is a mix of women's literature, new adult, tragedy, love, and magic. With the help of her aunts, Eleanor discovers her true self and in the process grows into a beautifully confident woman. It unfolds through interesting characters and their family secrets. The secrets show the ties that bind, the distance love can take you, and the endurance of the human spirit.Palmieri nailed it when it comes to both the reality of how we are formed by our past and the struggle to make repairs to one's soul in the aftermath. I am awestruck at the deeper meaning of much of this book, which allows for some wonderful book club discussions and the gift of a much remembered book.
What do You think about Hechizo En Nueva York (2014)?
Loved this. Adored it, really, and need more.
—ismail
Interesting plot, enjoyed reading this book
—yc95991
