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bookalchemist 's review for:
The Deepest Roots
by Miranda Asebedo
In some ways, this book felt a little like Alice Hoffman meets The Goonies. Magical realism in a southern setting, kids on a treasure hunt, growing up...Unfortunately there are some weird plot holes and the supernatural elements, aside from the talents of those in Cottonwood Hollow, felt somewhat forced. I loved how genuinely southern the setting was; this wasn't an outsider looking in, picking up on the obvious stuff. This is someone who grew up with pickle jars full of nails and barns full of abandoned junk. I also admit I'm weak for southern gothic style fiction, and I'd hoped for more of that.
That doesn't mean this book wasn't enjoyable. It was a fast read, very high emotion without being teen drama, and felt very genuine for the most part. I had some issues with the origin of the talents and a character's origin, which I won't get into because spoilers, but I don't regret reading Deepest Roots.
That doesn't mean this book wasn't enjoyable. It was a fast read, very high emotion without being teen drama, and felt very genuine for the most part. I had some issues with the origin of the talents and a character's origin, which I won't get into because spoilers, but I don't regret reading Deepest Roots.