| Title | : | Spells for Forgetting |
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| ISBN | : | 0593358511 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780593358511 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 |
| Publication | : | First published September 27, 2022 |
August knows he is not welcome on Saoirse, not after the night everything changed. As a fire raged on at the Salt family orchard, Lily Morgan was found dead in the dark woods, shaking the bedrock of their tight-knit community and branding August a murderer. When he returns to bury his mother’s ashes, he must confront the people who turned their backs on him and face the one wound from his past that has never healed—Emery. But the town has more than one reason to want August gone, and the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden promises spanning generations threaten to reveal the truth behind Lily’s mysterious death once and for all.
Spells for Forgetting Reviews
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That was a lot of drama for a bunch of apples
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oh wow. this is a book you will be willing to sacrifice sleep for. its just that good.
i couldnt put this down. this story is everything i love about books. ive always been a fan of AYs storytelling - she has such a unique and captivating way at creating immersive worlds and relatable characters. but this, her first adult book, is a total game changer.
its subtle and quiet and has the kind of magic that slowly creeps its way into your bones. its the complete opposite of her YA books and i love that. saiorse island is just like any other small town - everyone knows each other and everyone has their secrets - but its also more. its a little darker, a littler wilder, and a little more unforgiving. its the perfect atmosphere for a story about troubling pasts, first loves, and community ties.
im so impressed with this novel and i cant wait to reread it when it comes out just in time for spooky season!
a massive heartfelt thanks to random house/delacorte press for sending me an ARC!
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This book took my breath away! That haunted, ominous atmosphere of Saiorse literally made me shiver! That place rooted in folklore and tradition with its tight- knitted community who believe in superstitions and realistic portraits of the islanders, the way they interpret all those signs as omens truly picked my interest.
The plot about a murder’s suspect’s return to the island, getting branded with another crime he didn’t commit and his unresolved love story is everything I asked for!
Intense, dark, whodunnit mystery with unforeseeable twists with heart wrenching romance captivate you from the beginning! You don’t want to put the book down! The tension keeps building as you keep fidgeting in your seat, cursing some of the characters, rooting for August and Emery, flipping pages faster, hyperventilating.
You want two different things at the same time: you are so curious to find out how the mystery unfolds and you don’t want the book end.
It’s absolutely my favorite Adrienne Young book that I seriously absolutely and highly recommend! I gave her last works 5 stars and I wish I could give this ten to differentiate it from her previous works!
So many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/ Ballantine-Delacorte Press for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.
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No one is more bummed than I am that I didn't love this as much as I thought I would. I had been eagerly anticipating
Spells for Forgetting ever since the book was first announced, and maybe this is just a case of expectations vs. what the book actually is. I was hoping for more magic, a compelling murder mystery, and an enemies-to-lovers/second chance romance, but what I got was little-to-no magic (even magical realism is pushing it), a murder mystery that I lost interest in, and two main characters who's beige characterization made it impossible to become invested in the romance. If you enjoy atmospheric, slow paced novels with fall vibes, you might enjoy this more than I did.
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This book is my favorite of all Adrienne Young’s books. A beautiful, emotional, compelling. I couldn’t stop reading. My heart ached when it was over.
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Many thanks to Random House Publishing Group Ballantine and NetGalley for providing me with this digital advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own, honest thoughts about this book.
Fourteen years ago, a fire devastated the famous orchard on Saoirse Island, leaving behind the body of the young Lily Morgan. In the wake of the tragedy, August Salt, a close friend of Lily, was pinned as the main suspect, although he was never charged with the crime. Nevertheless, August and his mother left the island and swore to never get back, leaving behind his love and Lily's best friend, Emery Blackwood. Now, August goes back to Saoirse to bury his mother and opens old wounds on this isolated island.
I am always skeptical when a YA author ventures into the adult territory because it might be a source of tone problems, and unfortunately it was the case with this book. The main characters (August, Emery, Dutch) are in their mid-thirties, but their voice still sounds very young to me. Additionally, the voice of the side characters (who are slightly older) almost blends in, which renders the story very monotonic.
About the plot, I have realized that small-town mysteries like this are probably not for me (see
The Lighthouse Witches). However, I still do think that the plot in this book is very predictable, and almost follows a narrative structure that is repeated over and over again in this genre.
On the positive side, the atmosphere of the book is great, excellent even. Adrienne Young's lush prose painted a serious, slightly eerie landscape of the island, which I highly appreciated. It's a shame that the rest appears very lukewarm to me.
Overall, it was not the best book I have ever read, nor is it the worst. If you are familiar with the small-town mystery structure, you probably shouldn't read this. If you are just in for the eerie vibe, I say go for it, it would probably be a fun time. -
I want to say this book is actually good. I thought the story was intriguing enough to let me finish the book. It’s definitely one of those books that gets better as it progresses but might bore you a bit for a while.
The reveals in this book were unexpected and gave the book some element of excitement. I was expecting the questions in the book to be addressed quite simply based on how it was going on at first, but it did end up carrying more depth.
There is a second chance romance, as well as interesting family and friend dramas. This book also has fantasy as one of its descriptions, but honestly, fantasy could have been left out and I would have still had the same feelings for the book. It’s great that the fantasy didn’t overpower the book, but it didn’t have as much essence as I have seen in other fantasy books. I could honestly see arguments for why I’m wrong, but this was more of a feeling for me.
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I really enjoyed
Fable, so I was very excited to get this book on Netgalley. This is Adrienne Young's first adult book, but the core of the story is very YA, and the book seems confused about what it wants to be. Is it a mystery? Magical realism? It doesn't do either well, so I ended up disappointed. You may like this book if you enjoy atmospheric reads. The problem is that there's not much under the surface.
The story takes place on Saoirse Island, which is a magical version of one of the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest. Emory hasn't seen her high school boyfriend in 15 years, and he reappears on Saoirse to bury his mother on the island. Emory's best friend was murdered in high school, and that unsolved crime haunts the island and its inhabitants. When the ex shows up, Emory finally starts trying to solve her best friend's murder. (If you think this sounds like Veronica Mars, you would be right - but with a 15-year-old cold case. The best friend's name is even Lily!)
The problem with this book is that Emory and August (omg), our star-crossed lovers, are both very boring people who have not done anything in the years they've been apart. The most interesting parts of their lives happened to them as teenagers, and since then they've been going through the motions. VERY minor spoilers: This makes the whole thing pretty unsatisfying and makes it feel like a YA book, because the teenage years and memories are the best parts of the story. I'm not sure why the time gap is necessary - it would have been much better as a contemporary teen mystery. Or you could give it a couple years if you wanted a time shift. (Like Veronica Mars!) I don't believe in these characters as thirty-somethings.
I did like the mythology and magic of Saoirse Island, and it only took me a couple days to read this entire book. I wish the magic had been more prevalent and the characters had been stronger. There's some good stuff in here. It just didn't work for me.
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I don't think this story needed to be told from more than one perspective. The characters didn't have enough personality to be able to tell them apart. I didn't like the writing and the story was boring, there wasn't really any magic until almost the end of the book. Even though this is supposed to be adult, it felt very YA.
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An island full of secrets and mysteries. A murder years ago that still haunts the town with a love that could be deadly to all involved.
Emery is a well featured strong character with a will to uncover the truth about the murder of her best friend and the doubt surrounding the gossip that her own boyfriend did it. This was a really easy and quick read with a bit of suspense and tip of magic. My inner self was not satisfied with the little bit of magic that was in this book. It is more a mystery and suspense book.
Overall the story was great and kept me turning pages. The writing has delightfully evolved from her earlier books.
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Emery and August were always destined to be together. They were both born on Saiorse, a small mystical island community off the coast of Seattle, friends since birth whose mothers were also the best of friends. Neither of them wanted to stay on the island, and they had plans to run away to the mainland after graduation, but unfortunately their plans change when Emery's best friend is found dead, and August is a suspect in her murder. After Lily's death, August and his mother leave without a word to anyone, leaving Emery devastated. 14 years later, August returns to the island to bury his mother's ashes at her request, many old feelings resurface as well as many of the island's secrets.
Adrienne Young never disappoints me. I just love the way she can immerse her readers in a story and how she is able to vividly bring the scenery to life with her words. Spells for Forgetting is so different from her Fable series and wasn't what I was expecting, but I loved it, and for me it just showed her diversity as an author. This book has so many of elements that I enjoy, lyrical writing, highly atmospheric small town setting, secrets, interesting characters (especially Albertine) mystery, magical elements, and spells (although I do wish there was a little more magic involved). My only minor issue was the pacing with a slow start and an ending that felt a little rushed. 4 magical stars.
Publication date Sept. 27, 2022, perfect vibes for a great fall read. Many thanks for Netgalley, Random House/Delacorte Press, and the author for granting my wishlist eARC. -
The witchy, small town mystery vibes were IMMACULATE but the ending was so anticlimactic it hurt.
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It is said that if a resident of Saiorse ever leaves the island that it will always find a way call you back!
There is a most unusual and beautiful island named Saiorse set off the coast of Washington which is a busy tourist spot from spring through the fall and is the full financial support for the residents of Saiorse. All the quaint shops selling mystical teas plus magical herbal potions and remedies that anyone could possibly want from love spells to kidney cures which bring flocks of curious tourists to visit the island along with the special apples from the orchard which goes back a few hundred years and was the beginning and sustenance of the island life that has hardly changed throughout the generations. This will be a story of subtle magic, broken hearts along with profoundly deep love. There will be an unsolved murder at the root of the story sparking unresolved feelings of anger, hate, greed, revenge and murder while all surrounding a lovely young woman named Emery Blackwood who runs the ancestral mystical tea shop and happened to be an innocent victim of all the secrets and lies that were well hidden from her since she was a teenager although Emery now will find herself having to make the most heartbreaking and dangerous decisions of her life where there will be no turning back while finding the the people she trusted with her heart and well-being held nothing but darkness within their hearts and would want nothing more than to see Emery disappear as well as another individual named August Salt who is also the crux of the story.
What a wonderful and haunting story this was for me. Adrienne Young is a writer who certainly knows how to make simple words expressive and heartfelt without being too flowery and overdone. The atmospheric writing was beautiful and whimsical where the reader can envision the simple life and everyday functions on Saiorse. I found the characters very believable and felt all their emotions within each of their stories. I enjoyed that the book had several dark mysteries at it's core which will all be brought to light by the end of the book. Do not go into this book thinking there is a lot if magic and fantasy happening throughout the story or you might be a little disappointed. The mysticism is subtle and felt realistic which made the book so very entertaining. I'm so glad I was given the chance to read this novel as it was a wish book granted to me by the publisher.
I want to thank the publisher "Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine" for the wonderful opportunity to read this novel and any thoughts or opinions expressed are unbiased and mine alone!
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I wish something stood out for me but in all honesty, everything about this book was mediocre. Also a missed opportunity to play up the witchy aspect of the book, it read more like an extremely dull mystery/thriller instead. Deep tortured sigh.
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Though she always thought she’d leave, Emery still lives on Saoirse Island running the family business. As a teenager, she and her love, August, always wanted more from their lives. But while August did leave the island, it was under suspicious circumstances. While there’s always been folklore and magic associated with the island, it’s never been more evident than now, just as August unexpectedly returns to the island to bury his mother. As he reunites with old friends and secret enemies, Emery and August begin to uncover deep secrets and betrayals that haunt their home and families.
I really enjoyed the author’s writing style and the dark, atmospheric setting. The author also did an excellent job at incorporating secrets, guilt, and betrayals in a way that connected the characters and created depth in their relationships. However, the first 30% of the book was painfully slow and honestly quite boring. Almost nothing happened, and it wasn’t until about 40% through the work that we began getting hints to the mystery and began to feel a sense of foreboding.
This story was told from multiple POVs (I lost count, but it exceeded five). They all used first person, and unfortunately, though the characters had varied backgrounds and motivations, their voices were not unique. Their voices also made them feel as if they were in their teens still, not 30+ years of age. There was nothing in their voices that made them stand out, and the only thing that differentiated who was speaking was their name at the beginning of the chapter. This made it difficult to engage with any of the characters and made it difficult to keep track of who was who for the beginning of the work. I think if this story had been told using the third person, it would have solved all of these issues.
I still recommend this work, especially if you can make it through the first 30%. I enjoyed it overall, and I recommend it to fans of small-town suspense and mystery. My thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for allowing me to read and review this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. -
I am looking at the rating of over 4 stars next to this title and I am wondering if these people read the same book that I did. Maybe they just don't care that it was a bad book and rated it high because they like Young's other books?
I do not recommend this book to anyone. It was a waste of hours of my life, and I wish I had a spell for forgetting so that I wouldn't end up disgruntled just thinking about this book. I was semi looking forward to it, I liked the sound of the premise. However, this book did NOT deliver. Let's talk a few structural details first, before I get into the spoilers.
The writing itself- meh. It was okay. It was trying to be atmospheric and tense, but it just came off as super slow and boring. The characters felt very one dimensional and not really distinct at all. Each chaper was from the POV of a different character, all in first person perspective, and if it weren't for their name at the beginning of the chapter I wouldn't be able to tell who's head I was in. The individual voices were not distinct at all. If you're going to write different characters in first person I should be able to easily differentiate between them because their narrative voice (like the thoughts in their head) should be individual and different. And it felt very YA, and not adult at all. The main characters are supposed to be 32, but they act and sound like teenagers. And the pacing of this book... ugh. It took until 75% before anything of significance happened. You have to struggle through 75% of this bad writing and unremarkable characters before you begin to learn what really went down oh so long ago.
Now onto some
Seriously- save your money, and your time, and your brain cells. Don't waste them on this book. If you like the premise and you want a book where the writing is excellent, the author has mastered multiple first person POV's, with a very atmospheric feel then I recommend reading A History of Wild Places by Ernshaw. It pulled me out of the massive annoyance I felt when I finished Spells for Forgetting. -
I appreciate Adrienne Young wanted to branch-out from YA to Adult genre but sorry to say this book felt more like a YA book than Adult book despite all the characters are in their 30’s or older than that
The plot is pretty simple, yes there is murder mystery who dun it type of story but it felt really simple and the plot moved so slow until almost 70% of the story, the characters act and think immature (gah i really dislike Emery) and there are too many POVs and changing so often that felt too similiar in narrative thus make me cannot seperate who is who and everything started to blend
The atmosphere is great tho, i like the idea of the magical island where apple grows and trees changing color in a night and people still practice witchcraft and the island is oftenly rain and gloomy. I think it’s the only thing i love from the book despite all the disappointment i feel
Well maybe i just put too high expectation for this book… i was hoping to read something mature, darker, more complicated, pluck my heartstring with their conversation and romance and i got NONE of them here 😒 i honestly feel so misguided with Adult label this book promised me -
Wow! If you are looking for the perfect Fall, atmospheric, suspenseful and heart wrenching read - this is it!!
Full of superstition, folklore, romance and secrets, this book is not to be missed. Read this one if you love:
1. Destined lovers
2. Dark and atmospheric writing
3. An eerie Island as a POV
4. Slightly witchy vibes
5. Misplaced guilt
6. Secrets, secrets and more secrets
7. Well developed characters and relationships
8. Ripple effects of tragedy
9. Jealousy
10. Family loyalty
If you can't already tell, I loved this one. I ripped through the pages - basking in the beautiful writing and stirring storyline. The story slowly reveals as August returns to the island of Saoirse where he grew up and vowed never to return. But return he must - in order to honor his mother's wishes to be buried there. August and his mother left the island after one of his best friends, Lily, was found dead and although not found guilty by the police, August was condemned as a murder by all of the Island's residents.
In leaving Saoirse, August was also forced to leave his girlfriend and one true love, Emery. To say that Emery was devastated by his absence is an understatement. And now, just as she has finally moved on, August is back. Emery is determined to get to the bottom of Lily's death after August returns and she comes to the terms with her naivety during the investigation. What is being hidden from her and by whom? It seems the answer to that lies in not one thing being hidden, but several things by several people.
A fully suspenseful and tension filled read, this one captivated me from cover to cover. The exploration of grief and loss was exquisite. The descriptions of the setting were lyrical and the writing was emotive. I highly recommend this one! Thank you to NetGalley, Delacorte Press, Random House/Ballentine for the ARC to read and review. Pub date: 9/27/22. -
3.5 stars
very atmospheric and gave me
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw plus Taylor Swifts Folklore/Evermore vibes. however, the additional multiple POVs from the village elders was really not necessary imo. it only spoiled my reading experience cause they all sounded the same, and i’d expected the FMC (Emery) to be more tenacious, capable, and involved in solving the murder herself.
the love story was pitiful but also kinda magical? i dont mind the timeline cause romance wasnt the only focus of the story, but i wished Emery & August had teamed up sooner to uncover the murder. the beginning felt dragged, and i was annoyed at Emery for stringing her boyfriend along when she was still hung up on August. even though the prose was breathtaking, the book still felt very YA.
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Adrienne Young's writing is absolutely breathtaking and this was an incredible, eerie, and mysterious novel that needs to be at the top of your TBR list!
The island of Saiorse is a rural community that has magic and tales only the island knows that spans generations. Fourteen years ago, on the night of the fire, Emery's life change forever when her best friend was murdered and the love of her life was the only suspect. August has no other choice to flee the island and leave his love, Emery, behind. But one thing about the island of Saiorse is that it will always call you back and after fourteen long years August has returned to bury his mother's ashes. With an island that is rooted with folklore, strange things start happening the moment August steps foot on the island. As an accused murderer is back in everyones presence, the community opens up old wounds and the never solved murder of Lily comes to the surface again. You don't know what happened that night and you soon find out Lily's murder is not the only reason the community hoped August would never return.
This book was incredible! It was the perfect atmospheric read. I love AY's writing so much because it is easy to immerse yourself in the world she is describing. The chapters are a perfect length to keep the pages turning and at the end of each one, you see the next POV and can't help but keep reading. The island is eerie and ominous and the mystery of it was so fun to read as it unravelled. I loved the connection that Emery and August had. I also loved that this book was multiple POV and multiple timelines. This is the type of book that you will not be able to put down and is worth lost sleep. I cannot recommend this enough and what a wonderful first adult fantasy novel from Adrienne Young!
A huge thank you to to Netgalley and Random House Publishing for an eARC of this book for exchange of my honest thoughts! -
Spells for Forgetting is a fabulous read, especially if you're looking for something with autumnal vibes, a moody atmosphere befitting the Pacific North West (PNW), and a murder mystery taking place in a small, isolated town where everyone has their secrets.
Plus, a hint of witchiness/magic. As in, the tiniest spec.
While my enjoyment of this book was a 5/5, I can't in good conscience give it higher than a 4⭐ because of three reasons:
1) There were segments of the novel which were HEAVY on the telling and far too light on showing
2) The ending not only felt rushed, but it very nearly falls apart because of the character chosen to narrate the key reveal. It felt like an easy out. It's super difficult to say any more than that without spoiling the whole book...
3) I feel like I didn’t learn anything anything about the two main protagonists. I kind of know how they felt about certain things, however ask me to describe their personalities and I’ll literally just stand there going “uhhhh…I can’t 😕”
Nevertheless, I was totally hooked and didn't want to stop reading. Well worth your time, imo! -
Wow! I loved this book! I thought Fable and Namesake were good, but this one…amazing.
Fourteen years ago, Emery, Lily, August, and Dutch were the best of friends. That is until Lily dies under questionable circumstances. August is the prime suspect in the investigation and the whole town on Saoirse is behind that allegation. In the peoples’ minds, August is guilty.
Wanting a fresh start, August and his mother, Eloise quietly and abruptly leave Saoirse leaving behind them scars from bad memories and the disdain from their former townsfolk. August told no one of their departure and no one cared except for Emery — the girl that held August’s heart.
Now August has returned to Saoirse. It was his dying mother’s wish to be buried back in Saoirse. It was a wish that August could not refuse. While on Saoirse, August must confront the whispers and stares from the townspeople. August expected an unwelcomed visit. But he was prepared for it. What he wasn’t prepared for were the secrets that would be slowly unearthed…Secrets that were long buried until his arrival back on the island. And everyone had secrets.
I loved everything about this novel. The characters, the world building and the plot. The characters are many and each of them added depth and breadth to the narrative. The story is told from multiple points of view. As such the chapters are titled after each character’s view. These multiple points of view was just one of the things that I enjoyed about this novel. It really gave insight as to the mindset of the characters and the goings on in Saoirse.
The next thing I loved was the excellent world building. Author, Young has got real talent for creating an almost realistic environment with some magical elements. You can just taste the salt in the air and smell the herbs from the apothecary.
The plot is complex and encompasses a whodunnit mystery with numerous twists. But it’s not just a mystery/thriller, Spells also has some elements of fantasy — spells and potions, and a bit of romance. There is a big and long reveal, but it is slowly exposed layer by layer through each of the players in the novel. A reveal that is sure to surprise.
Spells for Forgetting is a remarkable novel that blends the mystery, intrigue, fantasy, and romance genres into a nice complete package. Five outstanding stars.
I received a digital ARC from Random House Publishing Group through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions. -
I'm never moving to a small Island off the coast of Washington. They're always portrayed as hauntingly beautiful with a history of tragedy and unreliable electricity.
For the most part I thought this novel was great. However I was surprised that the magic wasn't a bigger part of the story. Like if I could do magic I would do that shit all the time.
Also I'm not totally satisfied with who the murderer turned out to be. Like I get it, I just don't really get their motive. -
3.5 ⭐
Slow, but not bad. Atmospheric.
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3.75 out of 5 stars.
Based on the vibes that I got from reading this book, and it may not make sense at all, but I would describe this as: Every Summer After meets Verity.
I enjoyed this book thoroughly, but the ending was too rushed. If it were at least 2 chapters longer I would've undoubtfully given this book 4 stars. -
Thank you so much to Delacorte Press, Netgalley, and PRHAudio for providing advanced copies of this! All thoughts and opinions are still my own.
I knew from the opening pages that this was going to become an all time favorite. There is something about Adrienne Young's writing that never ceases to capture me. This story was beautiful, atmospheric, and captivating.
Magical nature is one of my weirdly specific favorite elements in books. And Adrienne Young captured it so perfectly in this. The island feels like (and eventually is) it's own character. I loved how the island feels infused with magic and consciousness. I also love how it was so expertly woven into reality. This island truly felt like it might exist off the coast of Seattle.
Alongside the magic, there is a mystery element woven through this story. Who killed Lucy all those years ago? With everyone in this tight-knit town keeping secrets, the return of August sends the town into a whirlwind of deception.
I loved how the threads were expertly woven together. The multiple points of view created tension and depth. Everything was just done so fantastically that I was left wholly obsessed and invested in this story.
If you love character driven, atmospheric mysteries with mild magical elements and meddling small towns. This is a must read. I really hope Adrienne Young continues to write in the adult genre because this was absolutely fantastic and I want more! -
I both liked and disliked this book a lot. It's weird and I don't know yet how to review it.
Settling on 3,5 stars (rounded up) for now.
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a classique airport/beach read... as a palette cleanser? no notes!
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Oh my…what in the world…. Spells for Forgetting was exactly the story that a book craving soul like me wanted to get lost in after all the turmoil and struggles of the daily grinds of life and I have half a mind to binge read all her published works.
Adrienne Young paints a picture with her brilliant storytelling of an island called Saoirse, rooted in magic and ancient beliefs and a murder that has rocked their world. 14 years after being accused of a crime, August Salt is back on the Island to fulfill his dying mother’s wishes but he knows his homecoming will never be a bed of roses.
The magical realism captured in the story aids in subtly highlighting the strange beliefs the families hold dear and enhances the flavor of the moodiness that the author has wonderfully created. One can feel the autumn winds and the coming winter in the author's beautiful writing. Told thru multiple points of view interweaving the past and the present with romance, deception, secrets, and lies, Spells For Forgetting has everything and more. Emery and August were such wonderful characters, both unable to move on and forget the love they shared, learning to trust each other the second time, and with the kind of past that hangs over their heads, it was particularly beguiling in intensity. With Emery determined to find the truth of their friend Lily’s death, the layers in the story untangle in bits and pieces luring the reader to read a little more to get to that unexpected ending.
Breathless excitement this one and fingers crossed I can get to the much acclaimed Fable that much sooner.
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This took me a while to get into but once I did I was hooked.
This story is about Saoirse Island and the people in it with a backround in magic.
The story is told from many different points of view and gose back and forth from the past to the present as you try and pieces together just what happened to Lily Morgan a teenage girl who's murder was never solved.
I can't say this story was fast pace but I was interested the whole time as I try to work out who killed Lily, and what was up with the people on the island.
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