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Our Crooked Hearts

Melissa Albert
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Our Crooked Hearts

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Melissa Albert

Our Crooked Hearts

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

341

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert follows a young person named Ivy on a dark, supernatural journey that intertwines with their mother's mysterious past. As Ivy uncovers hidden family secrets, they navigate a web of magic, danger, and self-discovery. The novel blends contemporary life with eerie elements, creating a tale of suspense and intrigue.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

11,753 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Melissa Albert's Our Crooked Hearts intricately blends supernatural and coming-of-age elements in a thrilling narrative. Reviewers praise the book for its atmospheric writing, complex characters, and suspenseful plot. However, some found the pacing uneven and desired more depth in certain plot threads. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of dark, mystical tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Our Crooked Hearts?

Readers who enjoy dark, twisty tales filled with magic and complex mother-daughter relationships will relish Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert. Fans of The Hazel Wood and The Year of the Witching will find its blend of contemporary fantasy and eerie, atmospheric storytelling particularly captivating.

4.0

11,753 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

341

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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