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A review by sausome
Long Lost by Jacqueline West
5.0
This book took me right back to being 10-14 years old, looking through my library's YA shelf for something spooky to read (but not TOO spooky), that would consume my next several days and nights. This book was middle-grade-spooky-GOLD. It was SO good! It provides the angst of sibling rivalry and "you're the favorite!" with moving to a new town. Enter, the Library, which is inside of an old mansion donated to the town by a woman who lost her sister when they were children. Enter, GHOSTS. Yes, this book hit all the right spots, perfect for any kid who loves to read, loves spooky tales, loves libraries and books, and can relate to the strife of being a sibling.
I came to this book because of the "If you like Katherine Arden's 'Small Spaces,' then you'll love this" blurb, and I was not disappointed. This book is not quite as scary as Arden's awesome spooky books can be, but it still hits the spot just right. Also, the cover is brilliant!
I came to this book because of the "If you like Katherine Arden's 'Small Spaces,' then you'll love this" blurb, and I was not disappointed. This book is not quite as scary as Arden's awesome spooky books can be, but it still hits the spot just right. Also, the cover is brilliant!