"The Magic of Ordinary Days" is a novel written by Ann Howard Creel. The story is set during World War II and follows the life of Livy Dunne, a young woman who finds herself in an arranged marriage with a quiet and reserved farmer named Ray Singleton. Livy's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes pregnant by a man she barely knows and is sent to live with Ray and his sister, Martha. Initially, Livy is resentful of her situation and longs to escape back to her old life. However, over time, she begins to appreciate the simple and peaceful life that Ray and Martha lead. As Livy becomes more involved in the daily routines of the farm, she starts to recognize the beauty and magic that can be found in ordinary moments.
When I’d read Sarah Hogle’s debut novel You Deserve Each Other, I fell hard and fast for her work. Her writing managed to both tickle my funny bone and track a good bucket full of tears down my cheeks. After reading the synopsis for Just Like Magic, I was intrigued by the nature and premise of the story that the book promised.
One drunk evening, she plays a Mariah Carey Christmas album and spills her drink on the vinyl record and she ends up playing All I Want for Christmas backward and conjures up a Christmas Spirit named Hall short for Holiday. Her books are told exclusively from the heroine s perspective, so the dynamics of each relationship reveal themselves slowly as the narrators learn more about their partners.
As Livy becomes more involved in the daily routines of the farm, she starts to recognize the beauty and magic that can be found in ordinary moments. She discovers joy in the simple act of tending to the land, caring for animals, and connecting with nature. Through her interactions with Ray and Martha, Livy also learns about the importance of love, forgiveness, and family.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle
When you’re fake dating the, ah, literal Holiday Spirit, things are bound to get complicated. This chaotic, charming, one-of-a-kind story is filled with holiday fun that put a smile on my face. I’ve been a huge fan of Hogle’s work since the start, and every book is an EXPERIENCE of its own. Just Like Magic is everything I could want in a holiday romance – it’s festive and heartwarming, with a slow-burning love story that was all kinds of adorable. Our hero is the ultimate cinnamon roll; I wasn’t kidding when I said that Hall is the literal spirit of the holidays, so he is the swooniest, most adorkable, Christmas sweater-wearing, sweetheart you can dream up. Watching him experience all of the simple pleasures of life was just as endearing as watching our heroine reconnect with her family and herself. It’s the perfect kind of romance for the holidays, with a zaney, quirky storyline that is sure to fill you with holiday cheer.
The story follows Bettie, a woman who let social media stardom get the best of her. While she was once an IG darling with sponsorship offers coming from all directions, she is now penniless and hiding from the spotlight. Feeling blue as the holidays approach, Bettie is startled when a cute, cheerful guy interrupts her sulking and claims to be the Holiday Spirit, aka Hall. He says that he’s been tasked with rekindling Bettie’s love of the holidays. So when Hall starts granting Bettie’s wishes – no matter how non-sensical or ridiculous – she soon realizes that he was serious. It’s not long before things start snowballing, and Bettie finds herself claiming Hall as her fake fiancé as they spend the days leading up to Christmas with her family. But Hall is all things good and light, so falling for him is easy… even if Bettie knows he’s set to disappear as soon as joy comes back to her life.
So, yeah. The plot is pretty ridiculous, lol. You’ll need to get behind that if you want to enjoy the ride, because this is high-octane fun with one whacky thing after the next. It’s FULL of holiday humor and quirkiness, with a story that kept me on my toes. It’s got the soft, swoony feel that Hogle is known for, with everything dialed up another notch. I thought that Hall was adorable, and he really complements Bettie well. As they both grew and progressed, the romance just got richer and sweeter. Exactly the kind of rom com that I want to curl up under a cozy blanket with on a winter night, and one that I’ll definitely revisit in the future. I do think that the actual relationship development in Hogle’s first two books was much stronger, but this more than makes up for it with the humor, heart, and holiday fun.
"The Magic of Ordinary Days" explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of finding beauty in everyday life. It showcases the transformative potential of embracing ordinary moments and finding contentment in simplicity. Through Livy's journey, the novel highlights the importance of appreciating the present moment and finding happiness in the ordinary. The characters in the story are flawed and face their own challenges, but they are able to find solace and fulfillment by focusing on the beauty that can be found in their daily lives. Overall, "The Magic of Ordinary Days" serves as a reminder that extraordinary moments can often be found in the most ordinary of days. It is a heartwarming story that encourages readers to appreciate the simple joys in life and find magic in the everyday..
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