Rebecca Mahoney

A girl struggles with love, duty and self-preservation as she fulfills her role as the last of an ancient family - keep a monster contained in a cave.

Alana lost her grandmother and broke up with her girlfriend, Charlie, leaving her heartbroken as she takes on her hereditary role of keeping the Memory Eater locked up. Years ago, her ancestress, Abigail, used a blood spell to bind the Memory Eater to a cave in Whistler after she decimated the memories of everyone on a ship to America. A deal was struck - the town and council wouldn't let her starve, and she wouldn't take more than she was offered. Now Alana's blood keeps the seal intact. But when the Memory Eater gets the better of Alana and escapes, it'll take every member of her community to help her save the town.

Charlie, Alana and her new guardians are rendered with depth and compassion, showing an unbreakable circle where mistakes are forgivable. Difficult themes of grief and justice are dealt with through magical realism in this book with a heart of gold.

A stunning story that pulls you in and lingers with you.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)