The Deepest Roots by Miranda Asebedo Series: standalone
Published by HarperTeen on September 18, 2018
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magical Realism
Pages: 320
Format: Kindle Edition
Source: Publisher
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I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Cottonwood Hollow, Kansas, is a strange place. For the past century, every girl has been born with a special talent, like the ability to Fix any object, Heal any wound, or Find what is missing.
Best friends Rome, Lux, and Mercy all have similar talents, but to them, their abilities often feel like a curse. Rome may be able to Fix anything she touches, but that won’t help her mom pay rent or make it any easier to confide in Lux and Mercy about what’s going on at home. And Rome isn’t the only one. Lux has been hiding bigger, more dangerous secrets.
As Rome struggles to keep her friendships close, she discovers the truth about life in Cottonwood Hollow—that friends are stronger than curses, that trust is worth the risk, and sometimes, what you’ve been looking for has been under your feet the whole time.
I went into this book blindly, but I was given a story that hooked me from a very first page.
Rome, Lux, and Mercy are best friends who live in Cottonwood Hollow, Kansas. Cottonwood Hollow, is a strange place. The women of Cottonwood Hollow have certain special abilities, like Fixing an object, Healing wounds or even finding what is missing.
I thought the book was a quick and enjoyable read. The writing was wonderful. I absolutely loved the idea implemented behind the plot, so much so that I craved more.
The characters were interesting and had depth. I loved their friendship, but hated it at the same time. I loved the closeness of the three girls and how they had come to each other’s aid. My issue with their friendship was the fact that I never quite understood why they kept secrets from each other, or better yet. Why they kept alienating one of the girls from the truth.
The book provided me with everything I wanted. Magical realism, secrets, a bit of action and a cute romance. I enjoyed the fact that this book focused more on the relationship between the three girls and not the romantic interest.
I did struggle with Rome’s mother’s actions. I understand she had Rome when she was young and was doing her best to take care of her, but I feel like her character was at times crossing that annoying line that parents seem to have in YA books.
Overall, this was a pleasant read.
I like books that have an element of magical realism in them - great review!
Glad this was a nice surprise even if you did have some issues with it.
This sounds like a decent read even though you had a few issues with it. I love it when a book can hook me from the start.
It is always frustrating when you’re left wondering why something is. Glad the rest of it was good, though.
This is such a lovely premise and the good stuff about their relationship has me curious about this, though I will admit the bits that annoyed you might annoy me too — keeping secrets is kind of overused.
Wow, this sounds interesting. Magical realism can be hit or miss for me but it sounds like it was integrated well here.
I love magical realism and you have me curious about the town.
I do love it when books take you by surprise, this book sounds great, so glad you enjoyed it Lily!
This is one I have wanted to read for a while now, I have the ARC I just need to sit down and read it. Great review.
SOunds good, even if her parents cross that line they always cross in YA or are already on
I actually enjoyed this book very much. I loved the friendship and thought the idea of the talents was really interesting.
Sorry for the struggle you had with Rome’s mother! But I’m glad you still enjoyed The Deepest Roots regardless and that the book was a quick and easy read.
Small town reads are fun. Their friendship does seem a little strange but interesting. Glad you enjoyed it.
Sounds like an interesting read. It is a little frustrating to read about characters having secrets when you’re not sure why. Great review, Lily! 🙂