A review by bookish_wanderer
The Visitors by Simon Sylvester

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. The setting, the Scottish folklore, the picture of what life on a remote island would be like felt very authentic. I did recognize the way people deal with life here sometimes (that's what life gives you, it's probably not gonna change, I'll try to be happy with it). And I loved it. It made me want to explore the islands, read about fishermen's tales, talk to the locals and watch them go on about their daily tasks (2.5 years in Glasgow, set foot on none of the islands..).
It is a coming-of-age story about a girl who is desperate to leave the island, and meet a girl who only wants stability, cosiness and routine. To that is added a dash of folklore, selkies, and mystery, people disappearing. The plot was good and kept you interested, even though it doesn't keep you guessing for too long.