Summary

Chapter 1 is titled “The Prodigal Witch.” Emmy Harlow feels a surge of magic as she crosses the town line into Thistle Grove. She talks to her dog Jasper about it. She left the town behind almost a decade ago after graduating high school and Gareth Blackmoore's crass treatment. Gareth's treatment ended what Emmy had believed to be love. She has lived in Chicago since, earning a degree and now working. Until crossing the town line, she had not experienced any magic since leaving Thistle Grove. Thus, the feeling of magic is even more potent.Emmy is beset by emotions. She has not been home for five years and feels it would be rude to use the key to her parents' house. She becomes emotional when her mom Cecily answers the door. They hug for a moment before Emmy senses the familiar awkwardness. Cecily...