This is such a beautifully written book filled with rich imagery and intricate plots with a solid execution to the storyline. It brings to the surface all of the feelings you get when you live in a small town that is almost separate from the "real world". It weaves old tales with current events and old traditions in such a magical way. I couldn't stop reading this once I picked it up. Linden's voice in this book is first and in the forefront. And I enjoyed delving deep into her mind and how she felt at any given time.
Linden herself experienced something horrific a year prior to the start of the book. Only, she doesn't remember what happened. She knows it was terrible, her dreams and inability to sleep are proof enough, but she can't shake the feeling that there is something else at work. Now, a year later, a death brings her trauma to the forefront and she must work against the clock to figure out what happened. Because if she doesn't, she might just end up dead this time.
This story is woven beautifully with old folklore. Linden's family has lived in this town for generations and have been long considered witches. And they are. In a way that almost feels like maybe they really aren't. Mix in a mysterious MothWinged Man and you are never sure if this story is real or a figment of Linden's imagination conjured from her past trauma. The addition of important times during the year, recipes, and crops. It gave the whole book a different vibe. If you love a good witchy vibe mixed with folklore and a mystery you will absolutely love this book like I did.
Linden herself experienced something horrific a year prior to the start of the book. Only, she doesn't remember what happened. She knows it was terrible, her dreams and inability to sleep are proof enough, but she can't shake the feeling that there is something else at work. Now, a year later, a death brings her trauma to the forefront and she must work against the clock to figure out what happened. Because if she doesn't, she might just end up dead this time.
This story is woven beautifully with old folklore. Linden's family has lived in this town for generations and have been long considered witches. And they are. In a way that almost feels like maybe they really aren't. Mix in a mysterious MothWinged Man and you are never sure if this story is real or a figment of Linden's imagination conjured from her past trauma. The addition of important times during the year, recipes, and crops. It gave the whole book a different vibe. If you love a good witchy vibe mixed with folklore and a mystery you will absolutely love this book like I did.