A review by cassiealexandra
Where the Lost Ones Go by Akemi Dawn Bowman

3.75

Picking books up blindly from the library shelf can be hit or miss, but I liked this one. Eliot’s relationship with her parents and their different ways of coping with grief felt true to life. I liked the adventure and exploration and Eliot’s growth. I appreciated the family being Japanese-American. There was a surprising depth in its treatment of dementia and loss. Even with all the ghosts, this one wasn’t creepy. Parts of it reminded me a little of Stranger Things without the 80s and D+D storylines. Overall, I enjoyed this quick middle-grade read.