[Review] The Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary Averling

Spellbinding! This book hooked me in right from the beginning. The characters are unique and quirky, modern and diverse. Averling's use of language is fluid, eloquent and magical. And the worldbuilding is amazing. I was seduced by the dark and moldering world that reeked of decay, but beamed with enchantment, mystery, and whimsy.

And there was so much nostalgia in this book for me. It's like Averling took all my favorite childhood obsessions—archaeology, shrunken heads, witches, magical underworlds, and fantastical creatures—and wrote a book just for me. ...But who doesn't love that stuff, right?!

My heart is pitter-pattering because I just fell a little in love. Great book.

Note: I received this book as an ARC. It is scheduled to be released Jan 2, 2024.

5 stars