A review by mcdermottcecelia
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read the Spells for Forgetting as a digital ARC through NetGalley, and I can already tell this is going to be one of my favorite books of the year when it is released. I wasn't sure what to expect going into this novel, and it blew past my expectations. While his story combines a lot of elements I usually steer away from when reading (multiple POVs, flashbacks in time, more of a prose writing style), it combined them masterfully in a way that really sticks with the reader. This is one of those books you can't help but read slowly solely because you don't want the story to end. I loved reading about the characters of Saorise, and it truly was the perfect setting for this story. The plot moved forward in a slow but beautiful way. This may be my favorite Adrienne Young book so far, which is saying a lot. Her craft is unmatched in the Spells of Forgetting, and I can't wait for more readers to discover this story.