whimsyandwitt 's review for:

Grave Birds by Dana Elmendorf

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Grave Birds is my second Elmendorf, and I'm just as in love with it as I was my first (In the Hour of Crows (also 5⭐️s)!
Grave Birds is a modern southern gothic, mystery with magical realism, romance, and aaall the vibes. I loved the idea of grave birds; chilling and mesmerizing. Elmendorf writes her MC's smart, relatable, and loveable. Her writing is beautiful, connecting you to nature, life, death, and the beyond. She really knows how to pull you in emotionally. I was all up in my feels over what Hollis was experiencing.

If you enjoy Adrienne Young's adult novels, then I think Dana Elmendorf might be a new favorite for you!

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | MIRA for the eARC!