There are few books that have a haunting presence way after you put them down. This is one of those books. It seems to marry the idea of magic and folklore seamlessly without taking away the reality of the plot. The book is set on the fictional island of Mirasol where the idea of people being tainted and becoming monsters is seeped within their culture and collective thinking. Rosa has The Calm where it renders her mute but she bares the scars which prove she has it which mark her out as something to be feared and punished. To this end she is kept at home with only her housekeeper and father and a laptop as her connection to the outside world. Rosa lives for her online friends and revels in the fact that they are from far-flung places but one day she discovers Ansel95 and realises that he maybe too close for comfort. Rosa starts to explore ore about her past which is starting to impact on the present and everything that she seems to hold dear will be suddenly making her question what she knows. This book is beautiful, sensitive and heartfelt with some much passion and character. Rosa is so likeable and friendly despite her upbringing and I loved the stories told from her mother’s point of view too. There are moments of tension where you hold your breath but also moments where you wish you could embrace the characters and hold on to them tight. I simply loved this book and felt that it could have lasted so much longer. I want to know what happens to Rosa next and to Ansel95. I loved it and would recommend to those of 12+. If you would like to know more about Candy Gourlay click here www.candygourlay.co.uk/ Support your local indie bookshop and order your copy here uk.bookshop.org/shop/HuntingRaven
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