I'd also check out any content warnings beforehand for any sensitive readers before reading. Other than that I highly recommend Summer of Salt especially if you are looking for a lazy or even more appropriate, rainy summer read.The smell of chlorine had always reminded Magpie Lewis of summer, and summer in turn reminded her of a much happier time, a time before her life had gone so completely wrong. And I would have liked a little more moments with Vira, Georgina's best friend to cement them early on in the story as true best friends. The romantic interest didn't feel fully developed however not having the romance as a main plot point is also preferable. There is a predictable element to the story that I didn't mind too much because I was anticipating the reveal but others might not feel the same.

I absolutely loved Summer of Salt although there were a couple of things that are worth noting that weren't flawless. This was written in a way that felt reflective and that fits Georgina's personality. Georgina herself was known as the more responsible sister who happened to like girls. She could be very demanding and flighty but seeing her through Georgina's lens I felt that sisterly bond. In any other case I wouldn't like Mary, the 'wild' sister. It's such a trademark witchy thing and it brought in the perfect atmosphere. I love that Georgina and Mary's mother could make potions. The inn where this is all set felt magical all on it's own. The magical Fernweh's, the small town island, new romance, and mystery all combined to make such a beautifully told story. But, when Annabella takes too long to arrive, the island goes to a frenzy to find her and a magical mystery begins.Īlmost lyrically told, Leno's writing reminded me of the ocean air and slow summer days. The new Birdhead's bring with them some possible romance for the two girls. A seemingly magical one at that who has ties to the Fernweh family. Anabella, as you may have guessed, is a bird. This summer brings lots of changes including new additions to the affectionally named Birdhead's that arrive every summer to take photos of Anabella.

Although there are rumors that the Fernweh's magical powers, it isn't acknowledged. While Georgina is always cleaning up her sister's messes and making sure no one finds out about her powers. With a magnetic personality, Mary is always ready for a good time. Her sister Mary on the other hand, has had her power to float since she was born. It's also the last summer Georgina has before her magical powers must manifest or she will have none to speak of just like her namesake. It's the last summer that sisters Georgina and Mary Fernweh will spend on their island home before going off to college. On a quaint little island called By-the-Sea, magic and mystery stir in salty sea air. “On the island of By-the-Sea you could always smell two things: salt and magic.”

Summer of salt katrina leno