A review by laheath
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Honestly, I wasn't sure what was going on when I first started this book. It seemed to be leaning unexpectedly toward magical realism, which was disappointing, and I almost gave up. It was just so different from what I had previously read and liked by this author. I'm glad I finished it though because it ended up being a beautifully written story about finding out who you are and then choosing who you want to be. For those with a strong association of scents tied to memories, like me, the descriptive writing is especially powerful and the details of fragrances later in the book are intriguing. 
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