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A review by kberry_co
A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
5.0
Thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for giving me a the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Synopsis: Maggie St. James is a sucessful childrens book author that goes missing at the height of her career. Her disappearance becomes a mystery when there is no trace left behind save for a small charm. After years of searching and desparate for answers her parents hire a man with a special gift to try and find out what happened to their daughter. What he finds pulls him into the mystery and doesn't let him go...
A History of Wild Places drew me in from the very beginning--the cover artwork, the story line and the promise of something mysterious and dark. Yes please. Starting as the story of a search for a missing woman, it develops into so much more. Beyond the disappearance of Maggies St. James, it dives into the intricacies and weaknesses of the human mind, as well as the places that we call home.
What I liked: Ernshaw has a magical way with words. The imagery throughout the book created such vivid pictures in my mind and made me feel so much a part of the story. I did not want to put it down. I felt connected to every single one of the characters and was very invested in their story and growth throughout the book. I appreciated the pace of the character development, it was not rushed and felt realistic. She also did a excellent job of seamlessly alternating between multiple points of view. In terms of the story, I loved the mystery aspect of it and was certainly surprised by the ending. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and hope to read more by Shea Ernshaw.
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Synopsis: Maggie St. James is a sucessful childrens book author that goes missing at the height of her career. Her disappearance becomes a mystery when there is no trace left behind save for a small charm. After years of searching and desparate for answers her parents hire a man with a special gift to try and find out what happened to their daughter. What he finds pulls him into the mystery and doesn't let him go...
A History of Wild Places drew me in from the very beginning--the cover artwork, the story line and the promise of something mysterious and dark. Yes please. Starting as the story of a search for a missing woman, it develops into so much more. Beyond the disappearance of Maggies St. James, it dives into the intricacies and weaknesses of the human mind, as well as the places that we call home.
What I liked: Ernshaw has a magical way with words. The imagery throughout the book created such vivid pictures in my mind and made me feel so much a part of the story. I did not want to put it down. I felt connected to every single one of the characters and was very invested in their story and growth throughout the book. I appreciated the pace of the character development, it was not rushed and felt realistic. She also did a excellent job of seamlessly alternating between multiple points of view. In terms of the story, I loved the mystery aspect of it and was certainly surprised by the ending. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and hope to read more by Shea Ernshaw.