House of Salt and Sorrows written by Erin A. Craig
Narrated by Emily Lawrence
ISBN: 9780593102930
Duration: 12:50:43
Released: August 6, 2019
Plot Summary:
This novel is an eerie retelling of Brothers Grimm's Twelve Dancing Princesses. The reader follows the perspective of Annaleigh as she tries to uncover the sources of her older sisters deaths. The townspeople are convinced that there is a curse on her and her twelves sisters that will not rest until the whole lot of them are returned to the salt of the sea.
Annaleigh doesn't believe any of it until she discovers that her youngest sister is visited by the ghosts of the sisters that have perished. Soon after, Annaleigh begins to see the apparitions for herself. All the while, her remaining sisters go off to secrets places via a magical passageway not heeding Annaleigh's warnings. Is it truly a curse or something much more sinister and will Annaleigh be able to save her family before she is claimed as well? Take your motion sickness pills because this trip with have some many unknown twists and turns you might go mad yourself.
What Makes an YA Book?
Character Focus: In order for a Young Adult to be classified as such, publishers need to consider who the main characters are. The main characters of Young Adult books range from thirteen to eighteen.
Plot: Because of the age of the main characters in these novels, the plot is often driven by typical teenage issues. Examples of these would be first love, puberty, and changes in family dynamic. Even even Fantasy Young Adult novels these issues are present.
Pacing/Tone: Young Adult books tend to be a fast paced read. Even longer ones are only so long because of the descriptions of action scenes. In addition, the dramatic tones of Young Adult books play into the pacing.
Reader Will Enjoy This Book if They Like
*Descriptive Writing Styles
*Gothic fiction
*Retelling
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The cover alone would make me pick up this book. Lately, I've been very into these sorts of YA magical novels. This one sounds intriguing and I like your quip about motion sickness pills! I will be looking into this title more!
ReplyDeleteI've been curious about this book ever since it came out! I love how your summary captures the feel of the book; I have a great idea of what to expect going in. I can't resist a good fairy tale retelling that's uniquely told. Adding to my to-read list!
ReplyDeleteI have definitely noticed that retellings have been a big trend in young adult fiction lately, especially fairytales. Also, it seems like a lot of books lately have had to do with pirates or mermaids or some aspect of the sea somehow. I like the paranormal or gothic aspects of this one. Sounds very interesting!
ReplyDeleteFairy re-tellings are HOT right now! I also, love this book cover. Did you personally enjoy it? Your summary and readalikes look great. Full points!
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