Summer of Salt by Katrina Leno

Summer of Salt

by Katrina Leno

Magic passed down through generations. An island where strange things happen. One summer that will become legend.

Practical Magic meets Nova Ren Suma's Imaginary Girls and Laura Ruby's Bone Gap in this lush, atmospheric novel by acclaimed author Katrina Leno.

Georgina Fernweh waits impatiently for the tingle of magic in her fingers-magic that has touched every woman in her family. But with her eighteenth birthday looming at the end of this summer, Georgina fears her gift will never come.

Over the course of her last summer on the island-a summer of storms, falling in love, and the mystery behind one rare three-hundred-year-old bird-Georgina will learn the truth about magic, in all its many forms.

Praise for Katrina Leno:

"Leno's writing is flawless. Readers of all ages will find themselves swept away." -VOYA

"Charming and sophisticated." -Kirkus

"Crackles with wit, humor, and enormous love."-Booklist (starred review)

"Introduces a fierce new presence."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

4 of 5 stars

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This was an important summer for the Fernweh twins. It was a summer to say goodbye to their lovely little island before heading the college. This pending separation and the deadline for Georgina's gifts to manifest were weighing heavily on her heart, and while she wasn't paying attention, something happened, which stole her sister's "bigness". That was a mystery Georgie was determined to solve.

• Pro: Let's hear it for fantastic and fabulous females! Leno packed this book with a multitude of captivating female characters, who I couldn't get enough of.

• Pro: It wasn't just about the strong females, but also the connections they shared. They were there to hold each other up, not tear each other down, and I am a fan of females supporting females.

• Pro: The setting and mood of this book were perfection. I loved the island with all its little quirks, traditions, and inhabitants.

• Pro: When things went south, and people began shunning the Fernweh sisters, Vira was one of the people, who remained by their side. Besides being a character, who delighted me, she was also a steadfast friend, who Georgie was lucky to have in her life.

• Pro: I love Leno's writing, and once again, she beautifully told a story, which touched my heart. There was this part, towards the end of the book, where she talks about a By-the-Sea trial. I cried during this part, as she wrote, "As if out of a fairy tale, nobody asked...." *feels*

• Pro: I love magical realism and thought Leno expertly wove those magical elements into the book.

• Pro: I like a good "non-problem" type LGBT+ romance, and we got one here. It was wonderful being a part of Georgie's adorable romance. I was happy and excited right along with her as those stirrings turned to more.

Overall: A wonderful and uplifting story of friendship, love, family, and finding your magic.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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  • Started reading
  • 10 July, 2018: Finished reading
  • 10 July, 2018: Reviewed