After so many years of staying away, of never speaking of the place, she’d parted this world with only one wish—that her ashes be buried on Saoirse Island. There were times when I wondered if I'd dreamed it. If he'd ever been real or if he was a fragmented piece of my imagination, buried deep and painful within me like a splinter under the skin.” Emery is heart of the story. She isn’t perfect and I didn’t like some things about her, to be specific, her decisions but as the story progressed I understood her better. She is lovely, empathetic, a responsible daughter and is still trying to redeem herself for defending August all those years ago, still deeply in love with him even though she is dating their common friend Dutch.

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Fold the paper several times until it's very small. As you do this, empty your mind and ask your Higher Self to let go of that person, releasing them forever. But he wasn’t just a college roommate. He was a friend. Maybe the only one I had. He was also the only person I’d ever told about Saoirse Island, even if I’d never uttered a word about what happened there. “I mean it. Thanks.” Though her mouth wasn’t visible behind the scarf, I could see the frown in her eyes and the look edged too close to suspicion. I’d been given that look many times before. The next thing I loved was the excellent world building. Author, Young has got real talent for creating an almost realistic environment with some magical elements. You can just taste the salt in the air and smell the herbs from the apothecary. Mystery wasn’t very much surprising. I could figure out most of things, some from the beginning, while other around middle of the story. It was part reason I was very impatient with the pace.

Spells for Forgetting is my first read by Adrienne Young and I enjoyed my initiation into her writing style and storytelling. I look forward to reading more from her in the future and I recommend this book to those readers who enjoy atmospheric Fall seasonal reads. At times, I'd even felt like that one memory was the only thing that was keeping me breathing. And there were a million times after I left Saoirse that I wished to God it never happened.” I want to say this book is actually good. I thought the story was intriguing enough to let me finish the book. It’s definitely one of those books that gets better as it progresses but might bore you a bit for a while. the mystery was so good, loved all the POVs and characters w the full audio cast, loved the second chance romance vibes, loved it all 🔮🔮🔮✨✨✨🌾🌾🌾

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The problems with people who cast spells to make you forget something that you want to remember is that they are essentially taking your life away. If you can’t even remember who you are, where you come from, what matters to you, and your past or future, then you are as good as a person who is dead. Before casting a spell to forget bad memories

Spells for Forgetting is a multiple perspective novel exploring both Emery and August’s POVs, as well as sporadic chapters that give glimpses into the thoughts and memories of the influential townsfolk that control the island. Whilst constantly shifting viewpoints can sometimes take readers away from the central characters of a book, here it only adds to the secretive, mysterious undertone of the story. Emery and August are the heart and soul of the novel, but there’s a real sense that they’re never alone. The island is always watching them. Whether it’s the island itself, which is ruled by the seasons, or the meddling locals, who’ll do anything to protect the secrets of the past, there isn’t anyone on Saoirse who thinks it’s a good idea for Emery and August to reunite. Except, perhaps, Emery and August themselves. Spells for Forgetting is a story with an unsolved mystery at its core, surrounded by hints of the practice of magic from one generations to the next, and a second chance at romance. The island setting and menacing residents give an eerie, dark tone to this Fall seasonal read. An island off the Washington coast welcomes tourists Spring through Fall with its abundant apple orchards planted centuries ago. It's what keeps the island alive. Quaint shops, rumors of folklore and ancestral magic are additional lures calling out to curious visitors. I'm never moving to a small Island off the coast of Washington. They're always portrayed as hauntingly beautiful with a history of tragedy and unreliable electricity. Hi, I'm Yesha, an Indian book blogger. Avid and eclectic reader who loves to read with a cup of tea. Not born reader but I don't think I’m going to stop reading books in this life.

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The setting of Saoirse island is the best part. It gives gothic feel. Magic runs deep in the island. It was interesting to read about legends, superstitions, and how magic worked and how only women on the island have magic in their blood. Island has small tight-knit secretive community, who didn’t like outsiders or tourists even though their life depends on them. They takes care of their own and like to keep things unchanged and old-fashioned. Everyone is in everyone else’s business, there are no secrets, lots of gossip, prying eyes and nature that might make one feel suffocating and even worse if you get on people’s wrong side. I didn’t understand the mindset of people half the time but it’s the people who made the story eerie and creepy more than the island itself. I'd been in love with August Salt since before I knew what the words meant. I don't know when it happened - the narrow space between seconds, when a spark like the birth of a hundred stars found a home in my blood. Since then, every day had been colored with the glittering light of it dragging me in its wake, pulling me beneath its surface. And I didn't care. If this was what it was like to drown, then for the rest of my life, I didn't want to take another sip of air.” pro tip: the audiobook is the way to go!!! has a full cast and great narrators. really helped bring the island and vibes to life. 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. I bit down, following the stark outline of the island with my eyes until it disappeared into the sea. There were a hundred different ones I could think of, but only one I gave a shit about.

When it comes to the perfect autumnal read, atmosphere is everything. This is the season for stories filled with darkness and secrecy; the season for evocative settings and bewitching magic. Adrienne Young’s debut adult novel, Spells for Forgetting, has all that and more. From the wild island setting and the whispers of witchcraft that weave through the tale, to the unsolved death that haunts the characters at the heart of the book, this is a story that’s infused with the mystical spirit of autumn. Emery might have stayed on Saoirse but her heart left the moment August did. Her life has been frozen in time for over a decade and August’s arrival stirs up all the unresolved feelings she could never let go of. Yet whilst Emery is conflicted about August’s return, the rest of the town isn’t. They want him gone before his presence causes any more harm. As the seasons change and strange happenings start to occur, the islanders are prepared to take matters into their own hands to make sure August Salt disappears once again – perhaps even for good. A rural island community steeped in the mystical superstitions of its founders and haunted by an unsolved murder is upended by the return of the suspected killer in this deeply atmospheric novel.

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An island full of secrets and mysteries. A murder years ago that still haunts the town with a love that could be deadly to all involved. The island wasn’t home, even if it once had been. And she was right. No one came to Saoirse to stay. I am looking at the rating of over 4 stars next to this title and I am wondering if these people read the same book that I did. Maybe they just don't care that it was a bad book and rated it high because they like Young's other books? You want two different things at the same time: you are so curious to find out how the mystery unfolds and you don’t want the book end. I love mysterious islands. LOST is still one of my all-time favorite television shows. And while Spells for Forgetting is very mysterious, it’s more magical. I couldn’t help comparing it to The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater as I read. The autumn setting, the otherworldly island, the love story. Adrienne Young’s adult debut is the immersive read you won’t want to miss this fall!The ending not only felt rushed, but it very nearly falls apart because of the character chosen to narrate the key reveal. It felt like an easy out. It's super difficult to say any more than that without spoiling the whole book... The magical realism captured in the story aids in subtly highlighting the strange beliefs the families hold dear and enhances the flavor of the moodiness that the author has wonderfully created. One can feel the autumn winds and the coming winter in the author's beautiful writing. Told thru multiple points of view interweaving the past and the present with romance, deception, secrets, and lies, Spells For Forgetting has everything and more. Emery and August were such wonderful characters, both unable to move on and forget the love they shared, learning to trust each other the second time, and with the kind of past that hangs over their heads, it was particularly beguiling in intensity. With Emery determined to find the truth of their friend Lily’s death, the layers in the story untangle in bits and pieces luring the reader to read a little more to get to that unexpected ending. Full of superstition, folklore, romance and secrets, this book is not to be missed. Read this one if you love: