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A review by pagewanderer_
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25/5
Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, The Lost Story is that and so much more. Meg Shaffer is an incredible storyteller who will take you on a thrilling and moving story about what it means to be lost and then found.
The story follows three main characters who are all looking for something: Jeremy is looking for a way back to his lost love, Rafe is looking for some answers from his past, and Emilie is looking for her sister who has been missing since she was a teenager. Their paths collide and lead to Shenandoah, a land of fairytales and magic.
Jeremy, Rafe, and Emilie are so distinctly their own vibrant characters that it was easy to cheer for them throughout the entire book. Their banter and camaraderie made this such an easy and enjoyable read.
Shenandoah assures us that fairytales are not just for children. Shaffer did an amazing job to make the world vivid and fantastical. Shenandoah is weaved so eloquently to "the real world", it'll make non-believers rethink their stance on writing off magic and fairytales.
Filled with deep emotions, self reflection, and adventure, The Lost Story is a must read!
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine Books for providing me with an eArc of this amazing book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, The Lost Story is that and so much more. Meg Shaffer is an incredible storyteller who will take you on a thrilling and moving story about what it means to be lost and then found.
The story follows three main characters who are all looking for something: Jeremy is looking for a way back to his lost love, Rafe is looking for some answers from his past, and Emilie is looking for her sister who has been missing since she was a teenager. Their paths collide and lead to Shenandoah, a land of fairytales and magic.
Jeremy, Rafe, and Emilie are so distinctly their own vibrant characters that it was easy to cheer for them throughout the entire book. Their banter and camaraderie made this such an easy and enjoyable read.
Shenandoah assures us that fairytales are not just for children. Shaffer did an amazing job to make the world vivid and fantastical. Shenandoah is weaved so eloquently to "the real world", it'll make non-believers rethink their stance on writing off magic and fairytales.
Filled with deep emotions, self reflection, and adventure, The Lost Story is a must read!
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine Books for providing me with an eArc of this amazing book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Violence