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3.5 ✨
Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Delacorte Press for the copy of this book.
"There are spells for breaking and spells for mending. But there are no spells for forgetting."
I was expecting a very witchy read based on this title, but ended up getting a great mystery with a great Fall atmosphere and witchy undertones. Adrienne Young is a very talented writer and really engaged me through her descriptiveness in this story. I wanted to know what happened and kept waiting for more magic to come into play. I got a bit of whiplash at the ending, as the pacing really sped up the our slow and steady feel we had going through most of the book. In the end, a great read for Fall, but not what I expected based on the title.
Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Delacorte Press for the copy of this book.
"There are spells for breaking and spells for mending. But there are no spells for forgetting."
I was expecting a very witchy read based on this title, but ended up getting a great mystery with a great Fall atmosphere and witchy undertones. Adrienne Young is a very talented writer and really engaged me through her descriptiveness in this story. I wanted to know what happened and kept waiting for more magic to come into play. I got a bit of whiplash at the ending, as the pacing really sped up the our slow and steady feel we had going through most of the book. In the end, a great read for Fall, but not what I expected based on the title.
Thanks to Recorded Books for the ALC and Suzy Approved Book Tours for the gifted book!
A gripping historical fiction mystery marvelously narrated by Morgan Hallett about the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, New York.
Yes, this was a real location that was actually a dumping ground for unwanted children with intellectual disabilities in the United States from 1947-1987. Ellen Marie Wiseman uses fact mixed with fiction to create a truly disturbing, atmostpheric read about Sage, a twin who was told that her sister Rosemary died of pneumonia... until a call comes that her sister is missing from Willowbrook. Sage shows up at the School, hoping to help find her missing sister - but Willowbrook is a place where missing people aren't often found. Mistaken for her sister, Sage is forced to stay at Willowbrook as one of its residents. This is a REALLY good read for lovers of historical fiction and thrillers. It was engaging, fascinating, and completely horrifying. One to add to your Fall TBR.
A gripping historical fiction mystery marvelously narrated by Morgan Hallett about the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, New York.
Yes, this was a real location that was actually a dumping ground for unwanted children with intellectual disabilities in the United States from 1947-1987. Ellen Marie Wiseman uses fact mixed with fiction to create a truly disturbing, atmostpheric read about Sage, a twin who was told that her sister Rosemary died of pneumonia... until a call comes that her sister is missing from Willowbrook. Sage shows up at the School, hoping to help find her missing sister - but Willowbrook is a place where missing people aren't often found. Mistaken for her sister, Sage is forced to stay at Willowbrook as one of its residents. This is a REALLY good read for lovers of historical fiction and thrillers. It was engaging, fascinating, and completely horrifying. One to add to your Fall TBR.
4.5 stars
Thanks to Get Red PR for the copy of this ARC!
Elyssa Friedland did it again! What a fun and nostalgic story of four high school friends at a milestone reunion, all reflecting on their high school "Most Likely To..." superlatives. I appreciated the friendships, diversity, family dynamics, and of course the 90s references contrasted with the Tik Tok generation of today. This was a really fun read and such a good message of setting new goals for yourself and doing what it takes to achieve them even if you've become what you think is a lame-o mom on too many PTSA committees.
Thanks to Get Red PR for the copy of this ARC!
Elyssa Friedland did it again! What a fun and nostalgic story of four high school friends at a milestone reunion, all reflecting on their high school "Most Likely To..." superlatives. I appreciated the friendships, diversity, family dynamics, and of course the 90s references contrasted with the Tik Tok generation of today. This was a really fun read and such a good message of setting new goals for yourself and doing what it takes to achieve them even if you've become what you think is a lame-o mom on too many PTSA committees.