A review by elizajaquays
The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher by E.M. Anderson

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

 I was so excited for the opportunity to be part of the street team for The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher and have a chance to read an ARC before publication.

If you were on my corner of the internet several years back, you might remember a meme going around wondering why the chosen one was always a teenager rather than someone with time on their hands like a grandmother. If you were, then the premise for Edna will probably sound familiar. The moment I saw the publication announcement for Edna, I was salivating at the chance to get to read it. And let me be the first to say, it did not let me down.

Some friend groups have the mom friend. Edna's has the grandma friend, who fills the same role but with more compassion (and a lot more aches and pains). On the surface, Edna's story is that of a chosen one, destined to put an end to villainy and save the world. At it's heart, Edna's story makes you question who the real villain is. It's about finding hope, belonging, and a really good mobility aid. It's about second chances and reunions. It's about pulling off the scooby doo mask and realizing that the villain has been living with you this whole time.

I had such a good time reading this and if you need me, I will be protecting Kiernan at all costs. (Edna can take care of herself and keep the others in line).
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