The Faerie Tree begins just as Izzie and her teenage daughter, Claire, have said goodbye to Connor, their husband/father, who died unexpectedly. Whilst out in town one day Izzie literally bumps into a tramp who she believes is Robin, a man she had a brief but strong relationship with 20 years earlier.

They find themselves drawn back into each other's lives and for the most part this is great, but there are lots of ups and downs too, particularly considering the way in which their original relationship ended, i.e. rather abruptly. Robin's grief in the past and Izzie's grief in the present make it a bit of a rocky road for this couple.

I must admit I expected the faerie tree itself to feature more. It's a place they visited the first time around and where people come and leave letters and wishes for the faeries. But it's a lovely idea to place it in the novel.

It's a very romantic book, both in terms of the story and the style, but it also looks at serious issues too. There's definitely a love story at the heart of it though and I was hoping Izzie and Robin could work out their differences and make a go of things, not least because it felt like they were soulmates who got split up by a twist of fate. There's some really interesting stuff about the effects of grief on the mind and how it can possibly change your whole recollection of events too.

To be honest, The Faerie Tree wasn't quite what I expected. I thought there would be more of the folklore, some of what I recall of the mystery of The Cheesemaker's House, whereas it's much more of a family story, covering loss, depression, homelessness, moving on and new love. Nevertheless, it's an easy read, and a moving story, and Jane Cable has a very engaging and pleasant writing style.

This dark second-chance romance was hard to put down even though the more I read, the more uneasy I felt about Izzie and Robin's delicate relationship.

Robin and Izzie's love is just beginning when tragedy strikes and they are estranged for twenty years. Soon after losing her husband, Connor, Izzie bumps into a homeless person who looks like Robin, so she tracks him down and they try to start a new life with her teenage daughter, Claire. Unfortunately, memory lapses cause confusion and doubts which threaten Robin and Izzie's world. Can they be happy after all the heartache?

Ms. Cable tackles the very real struggles of mental illness and depression and how they impact people you love. Robin is my favorite character in this book because he grows into a grounded, kind and wise man who cares deeply for Izzie even experiencing her mood swings and nasty digs. I also loved The Faerie Tree and how Robin carried on the traditions that his friend Jennifer started.

Overall, this is a very heartbreaking and real tale about grief, mental illness, fear, and true love. The reader can't help rooting for Izzie and Robin because they have been through so much and deserve a HEA. Recommend highly!

Thank you to Ms. Cable for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

This is a fantastic book, no sickly sweet romance here at all – believable main characters that I cared about (and I loved that they were mature), strong supporting characters, solid settings and a plot that kept me wondering right the way through. I absolutely loved it. If you’re self-isolating or in lock down, this is definitely one for your kindle

Complex, emotional and honest, 'This story explores family, love and life. Izzie and Robin meet by chance and both feel it's the start of something. Then fate steps in and they lose touch, meeting again twenty years later. Is this their second chance? Told from Izzy and Robin's point of view, the story explores what happens after their first meeting and why they are the people they became.

The emotional journey is poignant and painful, and the conflicts that arise in the present seem insurmountable. With a balanced and believable cast of characters, a plot with surprising twists and an extraordinary love story this book absorbs, engages and resonates.

I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.

A well written and engrossing book that I couldn't put.
I loved the atmosphere, the characters and the plot that flows.
The author is a good storyteller and I hope to read other story by her.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

The faerie tree by Jane Cable.
This was a very good read. I liked Izzie and Robin grew on me. I did find it slow in places. Well written. Only 3 and a half stars for me.

This seems to be trying to be too much one thing and is not entirely sure where it genre identity lies. I liked the romance parts more that he mystery parts but it did genuinely feel like the author was trying to make this a mystery novel but did not succeed with that.

I just couldn't get into this one as much as I liked. It was still a good story but I just didn't connect with it.

A fantastic book that weaves friendship and magical as easily as the breeze moves through the trees. Amazing characters that create a story that has you itching to read faster. The magic is as believable characters.
Grab this book for a magical story that you will want to read and tell everyone about.

Beautiful constructed with the sense of intriguing differences to two people about events that occurred in the past. A great read!

This story is told alternately by Robin and Izzie, who have met one another again twenty years after the first time they met. They become involved with one another and both remember the past, but their memories are different. Izzie and her teenage daughter, Claire are still mourning the death of Claire's father, and Robin has been living on the streets. We later learn why he was living as a homeless person as the story gives clues to both of their pasts. The story is a mystery and a romance and a story of two lost people who find one another.