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A review by rachel_faerie
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
*thanks to NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review*
This book felt like it was torn out of a corner of my soul and laid bare before me.
Meg Shaffer has crafted an absolutely masterful fairy tale-esque story. This book is for the dreamers, the kids who needed to escape, the adults who still believe in fairy tales. This book feels somehow brand new and nostalgic at the same time.
The way the characters in this book came alive from the start was so impressive. I really found myself rooting for Emilie within 2 chapters of knowing her. And one we knew Jeremy and Rafe I was rooting for them just as hard.
I also can’t believe I’m saying this but somehow, Shaffer made a very mundane West Virginia feel like a far away mysterious fairy tale land and now I want to go there lol.
This story is so whimsical, mysterious, full of yearning, includes found family, and also hits hard. There’s hope and despair, there’s uncertainty and confidence, courage and fear.
I knew within 10% of this book it was going to be a new favorite. Stunning work!! I can’t recommend it enough 🦄
This book felt like it was torn out of a corner of my soul and laid bare before me.
Meg Shaffer has crafted an absolutely masterful fairy tale-esque story. This book is for the dreamers, the kids who needed to escape, the adults who still believe in fairy tales. This book feels somehow brand new and nostalgic at the same time.
The way the characters in this book came alive from the start was so impressive. I really found myself rooting for Emilie within 2 chapters of knowing her. And one we knew Jeremy and Rafe I was rooting for them just as hard.
I also can’t believe I’m saying this but somehow, Shaffer made a very mundane West Virginia feel like a far away mysterious fairy tale land and now I want to go there lol.
This story is so whimsical, mysterious, full of yearning, includes found family, and also hits hard. There’s hope and despair, there’s uncertainty and confidence, courage and fear.
I knew within 10% of this book it was going to be a new favorite. Stunning work!! I can’t recommend it enough 🦄
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Suicide, and Gaslighting