A review by brittmariereads_
The Butterfly Circle by Mary Carroll Leoson

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25


I chose this book because I enjoy the time period it’s set in. The sisterhood between characters and paranormal activity were a bonus.

The story follows four teen girls who are sent to a home for unwed mothers by their families. The girls believe that they will stay in the home until they give birth, and then each has a different plan for after. Of course, this is not how anything happens. It quickly becomes clear that the girls babies are disappearing, even those whose mothers wanted to keep them. As the girls continue to investigate and Eliza’s ability continues to give her insight of the homes history, events happen that separate some of them. In the end, some of them find themselves running from the head of house, Ms. Trill, in a desperate attempt to save themselves and their babies.

Trigger warnings: abuse, child loss

Disclaimer: I was given an ARC of this book by @booksirens and am writing this review of my own volition. I was not compensated in any way for my review.

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