Spells For Lost Things

SPELLS FOR LOST THINGS by Jenna Evans Welch will be released September 27th. Welcome to the Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.

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About the Book

Title: SPELLS FOR LOST THINGS

Author: Jenna Evans Welch

Pub. Date: September 27, 2022

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 368

Buy here: Amazon

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato comes a poignant and romantic novel about two teens trying to find their place in the world after being unceremoniously dragged to Salem, Massachusetts, for the summer.

Willow has never felt like she belonged anywhere and is convinced that the only way to find a true home is to travel the world. But her plans to act on her dream are put on hold when her aloof and often absent mother drags Willow to Salem, Massachusetts, to wrap up the affairs of an aunt Willow didn’t even know she had. An aunt who may or may not have been a witch.

There, she meets Mason, a loner who’s always felt out of place and has been in and out of foster homes his entire life. He’s been classified as one of the runaways, constantly searching for ways to make it back to his mom; even if she can’t take care of him, it’s his job to try and take care of her. Isn’t it?

Naturally pulled to one another, Willow and Mason set out across Salem to discover the secret past of Willow’s mother, her aunt, and the ambiguous history of her family. During all of this, the two can’t help but act on their natural connection. But with the amount of baggage between them—and Willow’s growing conviction her family might be cursed—can they manage to hold onto each other?

My Review of Spells For Lost Things

Salem and witchy vibes! What’s not to love? Um, the lack of witchery. On the other hand, the scene setting of Salem reinforces my desire to visit. Soon. I do feel the book could’ve been better represented by a different cover. The slow start made it difficult to get into, but stick with it, the story is a good one! I do wish some loose ends were tied up before the back cover closed.

With the boo-hisses out of the way, let’s dive in to what works.

I’m a huge fan of dual point of views and enjoyed Willow and Mason’s. In all honesty, I couldn’t wait to get back to Mason’s view point, what a story. The author does a great job of tackling several difficult topics including love, loss, and dysfunctional families. This is a good YA light romance with sprinkles of investigation, mystery, and gulp, tears mixed in.

About the Author

Jenna Evans Welch was the kind of insatiable child reader who had no choice but to grow up to become a writer. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato, Love & Luck, and Love & Olives. When she isn’t writing girl abroad stories, Jenna can be found chasing her children or making elaborate messes in the kitchen. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and two young children.