A review by kcummings
The Wonder State by Sara Flannery Murphy

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Multiple mysteries unfolding simultaneously and a narrative that switched between past and present created a suspenseful read that had me enthralled the entire time. I really liked how this book wove fantasy and magic realism together with serious, real world topics such as gentrification, poverty, and addiction. Sure, in this setting there are magic houses... but there's also a shady real estate company snapping up property all over this small town. It feels grounded, even as the characters search for a portal to another dimension. 
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