“A haunting, magical, modern-day fairytale. A feast for the senses.”
—Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of First Frost
“If you’re looking for a read à la Elin Hilderbrand with a touch of magic, look no further than The Sparrow Sisters, Ellen Herrick’s wicked and romantic debut.”
—Sarah Jio, New York Times Bestselling author
“A delightfully intriguing debut, gracefully paced and skillfully crafted. Ellen Herrick’s attention to sensory detail is magical and moving. Evocative to the last page.”
—Susan Meissner, author of Secrets of a Charmed Life
“This debut novel delivers a delightful contemporary romance. Magic, witches and illusions will keep fans from putting this book down. The characters are memorable and well thought-out; some have secrets and will do what they must to make sure they stay that way. The plot has twists and unexpected but welcome turns to discover.”
–RT Book Reviews
“…a spectacular debut… The sisters are delightful characters, and Henry is reminiscent of a lovesick schoolboy, making him an endearing man everyone wants to root for.”
–Book Reporter
“…a deeply satisfying read…. If you are a sucker for romance, if you are fascinated by legends and folklore, if you pine for a little bit of drama with a touch of New England regional feel, you will find yourself right at home in the fictional world created by Ellen Herrick.
–Mina’s Bookshelf (5 out of 5 stars)
“…a mesmerizing and gorgeous read. With its lush and vibrant detail, strong sisterly bonds, romance, and just a hint of magical realism it brings to mind the works of Sarah Jio and Sarah Addison Allen, making The Sparrow Sisters the perfect read for fans of both authors.”
–BookBitch™
“Ellen Herrick’s debut, stole my weekend and I don’t mind it one bit! This novel is completely bewitching, it’s magic realism at its finest…. The Sparrow Sisters is the perfect Fall read and highly recommended for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and Alice Hoffman.”
–Talk Supe