Spells for Forgetting

'Spellbinding' JODI PICOULT

'Exquisite' STEPHANIE GARBER

From the New York Times bestselling author comes an evocative, compelling novel of ancestral magic, an unsolved murder, and a second chance at true love.

'There were tales that only the island knew. Ones that had never been told. I knew, because I was one of them.'

Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the eve of her high school graduation, when the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her best friend, Lily. She'd once dreamt of running away with August, eager to escape the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and chase new dreams together. Now, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence among this tight-knit community steeped in folklore and tradition, ruled by the seasons and ancient superstitions.

But when August returns after fourteen years to bury his mother's ashes, Emery must confront her first love and the reason he left so abruptly. But the town wants August gone again. And as the island begins to show signs of strange happenings, the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden promises threatens to reveal the truth behind Lily's death once and for all.

'An immersive tale' CHANDLER BAKER

'So atmospheric it will leave you breathless' SARAH ADDISON ALLEN

'Gripping and enthralling' NYDIA HETHERINGTON

'Tense, lyrical and wholly romantic' RUTH EMMIE LANG

“PRAISE FOR ADRIENNE YOUNG: ' Gripping and exquisitely written' - Stephanie Garber on The Girl the Sea Gave Back Eerie and beautiful - Kristen Ciccarelli on The Girl the Sea Gave Back Young has a way with words - they are powerful, raw, and filled with emotion - Indie Next List Review on The Girl the Sea Gave BackYoung blends adventure and intrigue . . . Memorable characters reinforce the theme of found family, while a slow-burning romance adds a tense undercurrent - Publishers Weekly on Fable”

Lush with secrets, magic, and a past that won't stay where it belongs, this novel is (quite fittingly) spellbinding Jodi Picoult
A bewitching mystery, equal parts thrilling and romantic. I felt the isle's salt-laced winds, deeply rooted secrets, and the draw of the tides in Adrienne Young's stunning prose. Not to be missed Rebecca Ross
A thrilling, rich mystery with exquisite twists. Adrienne Young's adult debut will trick you, bewitch you and leave you begging for more Stephanie Garber
Spells for Forgetting seamlessly weaves mystery, magic, and love into a captivating tale. Deeply immersive and filled with intrigue, each page draws you closer and leaves you wanting more Sue Lynn Tan
With magic, murder, and prose that reads like music, Adrienne Young weaves together an immersive tale amidst the Pacific Coast island of Saoirse where love and pain both stick to the bone and a novel that will surely stick with me for many years to come, too Chandler Baker
With quiet magic like wind on a spooky autumn evening, Spells for Forgetting is so atmospheric it will leave you breathless. Adrienne Young's exquisite prose blends slow-burn romance and intense mystery into a beautiful, twisty gem of a novel. You won't want to miss this one Sarah Addison Allen
A mysterious island with a will of its own. A fire. A murder. Love and betrayal, secrets and deep connections. And everything tinged with magic. A gripping and enthralling read. Beautifully crafted storytelling Nydia Hetherington
Tense, lyrical, and wholly romantic, Spells for Forgetting is as immersive a story as you could ask for. I could feel the salt on my skin, smell the smoke, and every page felt like a tentative step into a mist concealing all of Saoirse's darkest secrets Ruth Emmie Lang
Bewitching E Online
Young casts a spell that will keep readers turning the pages Publishers Weekly
While Young's fascinating, atmospheric, and mystical adult debut blends a few different genres, it is a mystery at its core BuzzFeed
This tale has a claustrophobic Stranger Things atmosphere . . . highly emotional Daily Mail
Haunting and mythical Woman
At its heart this is a book about a community and relationships . . . thrilling SF Books

Adrienne Young is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Spells for Forgetting, the Sky in the Deep duology and the Fable series. When she's not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, on a walk in the woods, or planning her next travel adventure. She lives and writes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

'Spellbinding' JODI PICOULT 'Exquisite' STEPHANIE GARBER From the New York Times bestselling author comes an evocative, compelling novel of ancestral magic, an unsolved murder, and a second chance at true love. 'There were tales that only the island knew. Ones that had never been told. I knew, because I was one of them.' Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the eve of her high school graduation, when the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her best friend, Lily. She'd once dreamt of running away with August, eager to escape the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and chase new dreams together. Now, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence among this tight-knit community steeped in folklore and tradition, ruled by the seasons and ancient superstitions. But when August returns after fourteen years to bury his mother's ashes, Emery must confront her first love and the reason he left so abruptly. But the town wants August gone again. And as the island begins to show signs of strange happenings, the emergence of deep betrayals and hidden promises threatens to reveal the truth behind Lily's death once and for all. 'An immersive tale' CHANDLER BAKER 'So atmospheric it will leave you breathless' SARAH ADDISON ALLEN 'Gripping and enthralling' NYDIA HETHERINGTON 'Tense, lyrical and wholly romantic' RUTH EMMIE LANG

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.