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sheepishly_sarah 's review for:
The Deepest Roots
by Miranda Asebedo
I really enjoyed this! It reminded me a bit of The Raven Cycle series. The book centers on a close friendship between the main characters, there are some magical elements, and there's a car that's practically its own character. The girls, Rome, Lux, and Mercy were such amazing characters. I loved their friendship and the struggles they went through. I also loved the magical element in this world. For the most part, the setting is our own world but the girls of Cottonwood are born with special talents. I liked that they showcased that this wasn't some genetic accident it's really any girl born within the town of Cottonwood ends up with a talent. So there are parents who move in from out of town and wind up with a daughter who has a special ability. Rome, is a Fixer, she's able to pop dents out of cars, smooth out the cracks in phone screens, even pick old broken locks. Lux, is a Siren, with a smile she can charm men to do what she wants. This talent has caused her a lot of grief and she'd rather not have this ability at all and is happy with her girlfriend Morgan. Mercy is an Enough. This was one of the most interesting talents. Her presence makes sure that she and those around her end up with enough of what they need. So even when Rome's car says the gas tank is empty if Mercy is in the car it will keep running to get them to their destination. Or when Rome ends up not having money for lunch Mercy ends up with an extra slice of pizza. There are more talents but the only others we really see are a Healer, pretty self-explanatory, and a Finder, capable of locating objects. There was a bit of a mystery element to this novel. It was pretty easy to guess who was behind everything, the clues were pretty obvious. At its core, this is a book about sisterhood and friendship. Though there is also a little romance between Rome and a boy it's definitely not a major focus and doesn't take away from the bond between the girls.