Summer of Salt
Summer of Salt by Katrina Leno is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 9, 2020. This 288-page novel explores themes of magic and coming of age on an island where extraordinary events unfold. The story centers on Georgina Fernweh, who is eager to experience the magic that has been a part of her family’s legacy. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, she grapples with the uncertainty of her own abilities while navigating a summer filled with storms, romance, and the mystery of a rare bird.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that delves into love, family dynamics, and the complexities of growing up. The book combines elements of fantasy and contemporary fiction, inviting exploration of Georgina’s journey as she uncovers the various forms of magic in her life. With its atmospheric setting and engaging plot, Summer of Salt offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal growth and the mystical.
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Magic passed down through generations. An island where strange things happen. One summer that will become legend.
Practical Magic meets Nova Ren Suma’s Imaginary Girls and Laura Ruby’s Bone Gap in this lush, atmospheric novel by acclaimed author Katrina Leno.
Georgina Fernweh waits impatiently for the tingle of magic in her fingers–magic that has touched every woman in her family. But with her eighteenth birthday looming at the end of this summer, Georgina fears her gift will never come.
Over the course of her last summer on the island–a summer of storms, falling in love, and the mystery behind one rare three-hundred-year-old bird–Georgina will learn the truth about magic, in all its many forms.
Praise for Katrina Leno:
“Leno’s writing is flawless. Readers of all ages will find themselves swept away.” –VOYA
“Charming and sophisticated.” –Kirkus
“Crackles with wit, humor, and enormous love.”–Booklist (starred review)
“Introduces a fierce new presence.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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