Ahoy there mateys! This book was one of me NetGalley Rejections back in the day and I am so glad I was able to finally read this. It is set in a world similar to ours with a parallel WWII. Goodreads describes it as a “gorgeous fantasy in the spirit of Pan’s Labyrinth and John Connolly’s The Book of Lost Things.” I thought this book was a wonderful mix of fantasy, historical fiction, and coming-of-age tales. The mystery of the garden was lovely. The writing was mesmerizing. The relationship of the boy and his grandmother was wonderful. I can’t really explain the plot because of spoilers but I did love this one and recommend it. I believe it is underappreciated. Plus the garden in this book was inspired by the garden of monsters in Bomarzo, Italy. Arrr!

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