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A review by sarah_ae13
What Became of Magic by Paige Crutcher
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Aline Weir has never seemed able to fit in, and this is made abundantly clear to her after a middle school slumber party where she learned she was able to talk to ghosts. While she may not have been accepted by her peers, she finds a friend in Dragon and learns that as a witch she can assist those lost souls in finding their way home, even if she struggles to find this herself. After a tragedy, Aline finds solace in a local bookstore and the quirky sisters who run it leading her to find the book of Mischief, which starts her unwittingly on a path to her destiny.
Now at the age of thirty, living a quiet, solitary life, Aline's life is snapped into a different direction when her only friends seem to be missing and she's invited to Matchstick, a town that doesn't exist. She is thrust into a world she doesn't understand and crosses paths with the man who had drifted into her dreams. It is here that she discovers Magic is not a feeling or ability, but a person. After their inevitable collision, they are forced down a journey that might lead to victory or doom, not only for them but for the world itself.
This fast-paced book will keep you on your toes and wondering where the story is heading next, especially when bouncing around multiple POVs, which gives you a 360-degree view of different scenes. The world-building was exquisite, and I loved how the story flowed. This was only enhanced by the excellent narration by Caitlin Kelly. With so many different POVs and characters, it was clear who was talking when, and she brought such a beautiful life to each of them. If you are looking for a unique, mind-bending witchy book or absolutely love solving riddles and puzzles, this is the book for you, so definitely add it to your TBR!
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for access to this ARC audiobook.
Now at the age of thirty, living a quiet, solitary life, Aline's life is snapped into a different direction when her only friends seem to be missing and she's invited to Matchstick, a town that doesn't exist. She is thrust into a world she doesn't understand and crosses paths with the man who had drifted into her dreams. It is here that she discovers Magic is not a feeling or ability, but a person. After their inevitable collision, they are forced down a journey that might lead to victory or doom, not only for them but for the world itself.
This fast-paced book will keep you on your toes and wondering where the story is heading next, especially when bouncing around multiple POVs, which gives you a 360-degree view of different scenes. The world-building was exquisite, and I loved how the story flowed. This was only enhanced by the excellent narration by Caitlin Kelly. With so many different POVs and characters, it was clear who was talking when, and she brought such a beautiful life to each of them. If you are looking for a unique, mind-bending witchy book or absolutely love solving riddles and puzzles, this is the book for you, so definitely add it to your TBR!
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for access to this ARC audiobook.