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Sadie is a 28-year-old magical baker who runs a café with her grandmother in the town of Poppy Meadows. She has the ability to infuse baked goods with supernatural effects and possesses a strong connection to plants. She struggles with a family curse that promises four severe heartbreaks, which threatens to strip away her magic entirely. This looming threat causes her to guard her emotions closely by prioritizing safe routines over deep connections.
Granddaughter of Gigi Revelare
Twin Sister of Seth Revelare
Best Friend of Raquel Rodriguez
Former Romantic Partner of Jake McNealy
Daughter of Florence Revelare
Daughter of Julian
Gigi is the feisty, deeply loving matriarch of the Revelare family. She raised her grandchildren, Seth and Sadie, and runs the local café alongside Sadie. Diagnosed with stage IV cancer, she approaches her illness with acceptance. She focuses her remaining energy on preparing her family for the future and sharing long-held secrets about their history.
Grandmother of Sadie Revelare
Grandmother of Seth Revelare
Mother of Florence Revelare
Mother of Aunt Kay
Mother of Aunt Tava
Mother of Aunt Anne
Mother of Uncle Brian
Former Mother-in-Law of Julian
Seth is Sadie's twin brother who abruptly left Poppy Meadows a year ago. His particular magical ability forces him to sense people's secrets and deepest desires, causing him intense anxiety and depression. He returns home following news of his grandmother's failing health. He seeks to repair his fractured relationships and find a way to manage his overwhelming magical burden.
Twin Brother of Sadie Revelare
Grandson of Gigi Revelare
Son of Florence Revelare
Son of Julian
Friend of Raquel Rodriguez
Jake is a firefighter who has recently moved back to his hometown of Poppy Meadows. As a teenager, he was Sadie's first love before leaving abruptly and breaking her heart. He returns hoping to build a friendship with Sadie. He is currently engaged to another woman, Bethany, and expecting a child.
Raquel is a local high school theater teacher and Sadie's fiercely loyal best friend. Raised in a strict household, she actively manages her bipolar disorder with careful psychiatric treatment. She often serves as a practical voice of reason, refusing to let Sadie hide behind magic or fear.
Best Friend of Sadie Revelare
Friend of Seth Revelare
Florence is Gigi's daughter and the estranged mother of Seth and Sadie. Her magic functions as a rare amplifier for others' abilities. This dangerous power led to a troubled past and forced her into a long absence from her children's lives. She returns to Poppy Meadows to make amends and help her twins navigate a dangerous family legacy.
Mother of Sadie Revelare
Mother of Seth Revelare
Mother of Sage
Daughter of Gigi Revelare
Exploited by Julian
Bethany is Jake's fiancée who is preparing to join him in Poppy Meadows. She is described as beautiful and pleasant. Her impending arrival presents a significant emotional obstacle for Sadie.
Fiancée of Jake McNealy
Acquaintance of Sadie Revelare
Julian is the deceased father of Seth and Sadie. He was a practitioner of dark magic who exploited Florence's amplifying abilities for his own gain. He leaves a lasting, dangerous legacy for his children to manage.
Exploiter of Florence Revelare
Killed by Gigi Revelare
Father of Sadie Revelare
Father of Seth Revelare
Sage is Florence's youngest daughter. She represents her mother's desire for a second chance at parenting. She enjoys spending time baking with her older half-sister in the family kitchen.
Daughter of Florence Revelare
Half-Sister of Sadie Revelare
Aunt Kay is one of Gigi's daughters. She possesses a specific family magic that allows her to make anyone around her feel genuinely loved and appreciated through simple compliments or physical touch.
Daughter of Gigi Revelare
Aunt of Sadie Revelare
Aunt Tava is another of Gigi's daughters. She has a mystical demeanor and often speaks in riddles about the inevitability of the town's residents returning home.
Daughter of Gigi Revelare
Aunt of Sadie Revelare
Aunt Anne is one of Gigi's daughters, known for her culinary skills. She takes over making Gigi's signature fudge recipe and provides practical support around the house.
Daughter of Gigi Revelare
Aunt of Sadie Revelare
Uncle Brian is Gigi's son. He completes the circle of siblings who return to Poppy Meadows to support their mother through her terminal illness.
Son of Gigi Revelare
Uncle of Sadie Revelare
Chief is a puppy who belongs to Jake McNealy. Sadie temporarily takes him in and attempts to rename him Bambi, adding a layer of humor to her interactions with Jake.
Pet of Jake McNealy
Cared for by Sadie Revelare
Cindy is a neighbor in Poppy Meadows who takes her role as the town busybody very seriously. She represents the close-knit, highly observant nature of the small town.
Neighbor of Sadie Revelare