Review: A unique story
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 3, 2011
Delia is forced to give up her apartment and business when her father is badly burned in a fire that does a lot of damage to the home that had been in the Steward family of witches for generations. With no homeowners or health insurance, how fortunate that Grant, her father's antiquities competitor, is anxious to purchase the house and business, giving her enough money to take care of her father. It tears Delia apart to have to give up the home she loved, but had been forced out of when her father couldn't deal with Delia's "delusions" of speaking with statues. Delia talks Grant into allowing her to handle the restoration to the home and it becomes difficult to keep her affinity with statues a secret as she and Grant become close.At the same time a cousin Delia had no knowledge of, has plans of her own to get ownership of the house and Grant, and she's not going to let anything get in her way.This debut author has written a rather unique story. Statues made from hand-carved stone chatter amongst each other and Delia hears all of it. Some have become friends and family, and it's these statues that make this a charming read. It's easy to connect with Delia and feel her emotions.Some will notice that liberties were taken with hospital protocol and procedures, but on the whole this is a good story and an author to watch out for. I'd love to know how the area citizens deal with things they must be noticing as time goes by. Perhaps in a sequel?Read as an ARC for Net Galley.