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Mercury
by Amy Jo Burns
Genre: Fiction
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
The book transports readers to the heart of the blue-collar town of Mercury, Pennsylvania, in 1990. Seventeen-year-old Marley West's arrival in town marks the beginning of a deeply intertwined connection with the Joseph brothers—three enigmatic men whose silhouettes dominate Mercury's skyline. Marley swiftly becomes an integral part of their lives: a young wife to one, a lost love to another, and an adopted mother figure to all. Her presence in their world offers solace and stability amidst the crumbling façade of their family roofing business and the looming shadow of their overbearing father.
The storytelling shines through in the intricately weave the complex dynamics of the Joseph family. Marley, with her quiet strength and yearning for belonging, becomes the linchpin that holds together the fragmented lives of these men. As the Joseph brothers navigate their struggles, the writer deftly reveals the layers of their past, intermingling nostalgia, regret, and the weight of unspoken truths.
The narrative unfolds with poignant elegance, entwining the past and present, unveiling layers of secrets, desires, and regrets. The book paints a vivid portrait of a close-knit community grappling with the burden of concealed truths, while Marley stands at the heart of it, guiding the Joseph brothers through the tempest of their shared history. The atmospheric prose and vivid descriptions transport readers into the visceral reality of Mercury—a town painted in shades of longing and redemption.
It is a blend of nostalgia, suspense, and emotional depth, it was a journey through the lives of its characters, leaving an indelible impression long after the final page.
Tropes in this book
✨ 90s aesthetic
✨ small town setting
✨ multiple POVs
✨ mystery
✨ complex family dynamics
Thank you @celadonbooks for this amazing advanced copy!!!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
The book transports readers to the heart of the blue-collar town of Mercury, Pennsylvania, in 1990. Seventeen-year-old Marley West's arrival in town marks the beginning of a deeply intertwined connection with the Joseph brothers—three enigmatic men whose silhouettes dominate Mercury's skyline. Marley swiftly becomes an integral part of their lives: a young wife to one, a lost love to another, and an adopted mother figure to all. Her presence in their world offers solace and stability amidst the crumbling façade of their family roofing business and the looming shadow of their overbearing father.
The storytelling shines through in the intricately weave the complex dynamics of the Joseph family. Marley, with her quiet strength and yearning for belonging, becomes the linchpin that holds together the fragmented lives of these men. As the Joseph brothers navigate their struggles, the writer deftly reveals the layers of their past, intermingling nostalgia, regret, and the weight of unspoken truths.
The narrative unfolds with poignant elegance, entwining the past and present, unveiling layers of secrets, desires, and regrets. The book paints a vivid portrait of a close-knit community grappling with the burden of concealed truths, while Marley stands at the heart of it, guiding the Joseph brothers through the tempest of their shared history. The atmospheric prose and vivid descriptions transport readers into the visceral reality of Mercury—a town painted in shades of longing and redemption.
It is a blend of nostalgia, suspense, and emotional depth, it was a journey through the lives of its characters, leaving an indelible impression long after the final page.
Tropes in this book
✨ 90s aesthetic
✨ small town setting
✨ multiple POVs
✨ mystery
✨ complex family dynamics
Thank you @celadonbooks for this amazing advanced copy!!!