Spells for Forgetting

 Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

“There are spells for breaking and spells for mending. But there are no spells for forgetting.”

Synopsis:

“I've lived enough years now to know that there were some ghosts that haunted you forever. Saoirse had secrets, yes. But so did we.”

My Thoughts:

• Deliciously atmospheric, perfect autumn vibes
• Captivating story and prose
• Quite slow-paced, with the story interspersed with flashbacks to lead up to the fire and Lily's death interspersed well throughout.
• Multiple POVs, primarily Emery & August, but also other islanders and even the island at one point
• There is a palpable sense of longing between August & Emery
• Great supporting cast of islanders.
• The magic/fantasy aspect is very low-key and understated. More of a mystery with thriller vibes and a second chance romance aspect.

“This pain inside me was like broken glass clutched in a fist. I knew it was drawing blood. Bleeding me out, all day, every day. But still, I couldn't just open my fingers and let it go. Because this wasn't that kind of love.”