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The Deepest Roots by Miranda Asebedo
4.0

Disclaimer: I received a free copy via Edelweiss for review purposes.

"We were more than girls from Cottonwood Hollow. We were blood sisters. Sworn to never turn away from each other."

Everyone knows that Cottonwood Hollow is a strange place. The girls even stranger. For the past century, the girls born in Cottonwood Hollow are born with a special gift – to Heal, to Fix, to Find. Rome, Lux, and Mercy are best friends, and they all have their own gift, but for them, it often feels like a curse. The ability to Fix won't help Rome's mother pay the rent, or help her confide in her friends. Rome isn't the only one keeping a secret though, and as the girls' friendship is tested, they discover the truth about their small town and their gifts, as well as the power of friendship.

THE DEEPEST ROOTS is a touching story about the bonds of friends, with just a hint of magic. It is definitely more character driven and that's not a bad thing because the characters are fleshed-out and easy to relate to. It's about their journey as friends, as girls from Cottonwood Hollow, and overcoming hardship, together.

I really enjoyed Rome as the main character – yes, she was stubborn at times and definitely closed off emotionally, but she was dedicated to and loved her family and friends. I adored the friendship between the three girls. It was messy but realistic.

There is a touch of magic and mystery too, but it's subtle and though it's kind of like a treasure hunt, it's more about the journey than the treasure.

THE DEEPEST ROOTS is about the power of friendship, sisterhood, and overcoming hardship. I would definitely recommend if you're a fan of friendship orientated stories, magic, ghosts, and mysteries, but also books where it's the journey that matters, not the destination.