A review by stitchesandstationery
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

funny lighthearted reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

She believed in medicine and in miracles. She believed in family and in love. She believed in the power of moonlight in kitchens, in the power of women, in the power of words. She believed that even on life’s darkest days, a bowl of chicken soup could offer comfort.

Strong women, lost loves, and a sprinkling of magic? I'm in. I went in blind, and it was the best decision I could have made. August makes me want to live every day to the fullest, and makes me proud to be a woman.