Swallow

I found this book sitting on the new arrival shelf at the National Library and Archives of Quebec on one gorgeous Sunday. I was taking my sister there; another one of my attempts to try and get her to like books... (Mission failed, but I won't give up.) The beautiful cover caught my eye, and then the title, so simple, Swallow.

I had never heard of the author, Theanna Bischoff, but when I saw she was a Canadian author, I couldn't resist and check it out from the library, even though I have a mountain of books on my nightstand. It's nice to read books about places you know.

The writing style was absolutely delightful. I had read a few YA novels before this one, and the elegance of the writing was welcome. The story is told in one of those sad and nostalgic tons, with a tinge of regret. Something I really enjoy.

Darcy goes back and forth into her memories, sometimes she's in the present, sometimes in the past. The pace of the book isn't slow, even though you could feel it is. It's just laden with sadness (in a good way) and it flows really well. I can't remember any long and unnecessary descriptions.

I could relate a lot to her life, and so this book brought back a lot of memories. It was definitely an emotional read and I enjoyed every pages of it. The length was also perfect. Not too heavy, not to short.

Full review over @ The Hungry Bookster