Hi. Okay...So I read Enchantment by Charlotte Abel and I would like to say that it made me homesick for my home state of Tennessee. I will start off saying that. Just the way Channie and her family spoke made me smile. That was enough to get me into the book.
I love the settings which ranged from Arkansas backwoods to Louisville, Colorado. I enjoyed both because of how different the atmosphere of both were. Also, I was able to connect with Channie quickly because I know what it's like to move to an unfamiliar place. So, the settings were wonderful.
The characters were likeable and I found myself loving everyone from Channie and Josh to the trips. Even Josh's mother had likeable moments even though she was the only character I wasn't sure I'd feel about her at first. The characters personalities were big and they made the story enjoyable. My favorites included Channie, Josh and Aunt Wisdom. Mrs. Abel did a wonderful job of building enjoyable characters.
The plot of the story is magical. It kept me glued to the book and I wanted to know what was going to happen next. It was romantic and had plenty of action. However, do have a complaint...Channie's age bothered me. I think she could have been a little older even though I understand the culture she grew up in. Other than that, I loved the book and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I do recommend this for older teenagers and adults. It is not suitable for younger teenagers or children. I also recommend this for anyone who likes magical tales, romance and a little bit of mystery.
My Rating: 4 stars
Book Cover Rating: 5 stars
