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Spells for Forgetting

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Adrienne Young

Spells for Forgetting

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

351

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saardis Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

56,366 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Spells for Forgetting?

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.

4.1

56,366 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

Emery Blackwood

A young woman who remains on Saoirse Island, managing her family tearoom and its mystical traditions, with deep roots in her community's history.

One of the protagonists who returns to Saoirse Island after years away, facing the complexities of his familial past and the island community.

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.

A pivotal figure in the backstory, she is remembered through flashbacks and memories, influencing the events and relationships of the main characters.

Initially seen as a caring figure, she becomes the main antagonist with a singular focus on restoring balance through her own extreme measures.

A character who struggles between his loyalties, connected to both Emery and August's families, caught in the tension of his own weaknesses.

Book Details
Pages

351

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saardis Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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