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A review by bookshortie
Tree Magic by Harriet Springbett
5.0
I received a gifted copy of this book for an honest review
What intrigued me most about this book was not only the blurb but the character of rainbow. Rainbow is a teenager who discovers that she has a very special gift that she can communicate with trees but something happens that not only tears her life apart but tears rainbow into two creating two parallel worlds and two Rainbows. In one world Rainbow is accepting and growing her gift. In the other world the other version of Rainbow, Mary is trying to run away from her past, hates her gift and does whatever she can not to be like Rainbow. Although Rainbow and Mary are different they are also very similar. I liked and connected with both of them individually.
I can only describe the story in one word and that is unique. If you like books about parallel worlds, different versions of characters and people with unique gifts this is a book that you’re definitely want to read.
It’s a book that I couldn’t put down and the fact that the chapters were small made me want to keep reading. I can’t wait to read the sequel to see what happens to rainbow next.
Synopsis:
A life fractured into parallel worlds. A quiet magic to accept or ignore. A decision to make.
Escape from difficult family dynamics is teenager Rainbow’s desire. When she discovers a strange gift for communicating with trees, she thinks she’s found her salvation. Even better, a mysterious but gentle man living in her Dorset village helps develop her powers. But when tragedy strikes, Rainbow’s life is torn apart, creating parallel worlds in the process. In one life, the vulnerable Rainbow strives to salvage her family. In the other, her alter-ego, Mary, flees her past. Over the next few years the two versions of Rainbow follow very different lives. The source of their grief, however, is the same – a confession buried deep within their memories.
Could France offer more than a mere escape? As the two worlds draw closer and memories resurface, Rainbow and Mary’s futures must be determined. Can they receive the healing they need? Or will the renewed pain be too much to bear? Only by risking their lives will they know.
What intrigued me most about this book was not only the blurb but the character of rainbow. Rainbow is a teenager who discovers that she has a very special gift that she can communicate with trees but something happens that not only tears her life apart but tears rainbow into two creating two parallel worlds and two Rainbows. In one world Rainbow is accepting and growing her gift. In the other world the other version of Rainbow, Mary is trying to run away from her past, hates her gift and does whatever she can not to be like Rainbow. Although Rainbow and Mary are different they are also very similar. I liked and connected with both of them individually.
I can only describe the story in one word and that is unique. If you like books about parallel worlds, different versions of characters and people with unique gifts this is a book that you’re definitely want to read.
It’s a book that I couldn’t put down and the fact that the chapters were small made me want to keep reading. I can’t wait to read the sequel to see what happens to rainbow next.
Synopsis:
A life fractured into parallel worlds. A quiet magic to accept or ignore. A decision to make.
Escape from difficult family dynamics is teenager Rainbow’s desire. When she discovers a strange gift for communicating with trees, she thinks she’s found her salvation. Even better, a mysterious but gentle man living in her Dorset village helps develop her powers. But when tragedy strikes, Rainbow’s life is torn apart, creating parallel worlds in the process. In one life, the vulnerable Rainbow strives to salvage her family. In the other, her alter-ego, Mary, flees her past. Over the next few years the two versions of Rainbow follow very different lives. The source of their grief, however, is the same – a confession buried deep within their memories.
Could France offer more than a mere escape? As the two worlds draw closer and memories resurface, Rainbow and Mary’s futures must be determined. Can they receive the healing they need? Or will the renewed pain be too much to bear? Only by risking their lives will they know.