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lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Young's adult debut is a masterpiece of mystery and intimacy. The prose saturates, immersing the reader in the sights and autumnal Pacific Northwest feel of Saoirse Island and the magnetism between Emory and August. Magical realism at its finest, where the reader is never quite sure where to draw the line between fantasy and reality. The gripping mystery at the heart of the story kept me glued to the page (which is especially difficult for me with ebooks, rarely happens even with some of my favorite authors).
Hoping this is only the first of many adult novels from Adrienne Young.
Hoping this is only the first of many adult novels from Adrienne Young.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Child death, and Alcohol
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, and Child death
Moderate: Suicide, Alcohol, and Murder
Minor: Pregnancy and Domestic abuse
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