emma's Reviews > Summer of Salt

Ahem.

Dear universe,

I filed a formal request to leave this reality and move into the world of this book nearly three months ago, and yet here I am, still here.

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So what’s the deal.

This reality is fine and all, but if given the option (and I am choosing to give myself the option), I would much rather live in an island world of beautiful ocean landscapes and lovely giant birds and wonderful little inns and divine magical justice, thanks.

If this is not possible, I would be happy with any Katrina Leno world.

Because she is just fantastic.

I love these gorgeous flawed characters. I love the inn and I love the island. I love the way this FEELS - so, so real, which is my favorite way for magical realism to feel. On reread, some of the magic had been rubbed away, and I felt a little less in love, but no less enjoyment.

This is so atmospheric and beautifully written and sometimes funny.

I just wish the world we lived in was this world.

Bottom line: This slim little book is so powerful.

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pre-review

it's another installment of PROJECT 5 STAR, a devious plan in which i ask for trouble by rereading books i've previously rated five stars.

let's see what happens.

(updated review to come / lowered slightly to 4.5)

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tbr review

so the cover of this is cute + magical...and the first 50 pages are cute + magical...coincidence? i think not.