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351
Novel • Fiction
Saardis Island • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young is a novel about a person who returns to their mysterious hometown, seeking answers to unresolved events surrounding a tragic fire and a friend's death. The narrative explores themes of memory, secrets, and redemption, as buried truths slowly come to light in a tight-knit community.
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Melancholic
Suspenseful
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Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young captivates with atmospheric prose and a blend of mystery and magic. Readers praise its evocative setting and strong character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot twists predictable. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a moody, character-driven narrative with supernatural elements.
A reader who enjoys Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young likely appreciates atmospheric mysteries with magical elements, similar to Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. They enjoy intricate plots, small-town settings, and themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.
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August Salt
One of the protagonists who returns to Saoirse Island after years away, facing the complexities of his familial past and the island community.
Dutch Boden
A character caught between the roles of hero and villain, he steps into August's place, both professionally and in personal relationships, during August's absence.
Lily Morgan
A pivotal figure in the backstory, she is remembered through flashbacks and memories, influencing the events and relationships of the main characters.
Leoda Morgan
Initially seen as a caring figure, she becomes the main antagonist with a singular focus on restoring balance through her own extreme measures.
Jakob Blackwood
A character who struggles between his loyalties, connected to both Emery and August's families, caught in the tension of his own weaknesses.
351
Novel • Fiction
Saardis Island • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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