A review by soobooksalot
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

emotional informative mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"The island gave us the magic, but there were some whose hands couldn't be trusted with the work."
A book box so nicely introduced me to a title and author I otherwise might not have sought out.
Spells For Forgetting was my pick for the Halloween LitLove box, and what a memorable read.
I know many readers are familiar with Adrienne Young through her YA fantasy books (Fable, Namesake, etc.).
I'm not huge into fantasy, but her first adult novel combines just a touch of magic with mystery, romance and atmosphere.
It's one of those special books where the setting becomes a character of sorts, in this case, Saoirse Island.
I've read comparisons to the feel of These Silent Woods, and I would also add The Last Girl To Die. Not in plot for either, but creating atmosphere.
Spells For Forgetting was a bit of a different read for me and I'm glad to have taken the chance on it. 
Recommended!
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