The Alchemy of Letting Go by Amber Morrell

The Alchemy of Letting Go

Amber Morrell

288 pages • first pub 2023 (view editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism middle grade emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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Readers who enjoy heartfelt, magical journeys of self-discovery and grappling with life's unpredictability through the eyes of a resilient, neurodivergent protagonist will find this story deeply resonant.

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Twelve-year-old Juniper Edwards can’t stop chasing the endangered butterfly her sister died trying to catch. In her grief, Juniper finds comfort in her family’s study of insects, because science is based on logic, order, and control. But then Juni...

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Community Reviews

4.27
based on 23 reviews

Moods

emotional: 66%

adventurous: 50%

hopeful: 50%

reflective: 50%

inspiring: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

mysterious: 33%

sad: 33%

relaxing: 16%

Pace

60% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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