This is the second book written by Meg Shaffer. Her first book, The Wishing Game, was one of my favorite books of 2023. So I was very excited to read her next book! This book, The Lost Story, is definitely my favorite book of March 2024.
This book is hard to describe without giving too much away. This amazing book is like a fascinating combination of The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, but isn't those books. Of course, my favorite Music Goddess, Stevie Nicks, is liberally spread throughout!! What's not to love???
This book took a few chapters to set up which is what I expect in a great book! But, once it got to the meat of the story, I could not put this book down. It was that good.
OVERALL REVIEW: 5.0 stars
Writing: 5.0 stars
Meg is an amazing writer. It is shocking how good her writing is as this is only her second book. I predict a long writing career in front of her and hope to enjoy her beautiful books for years to come.
My favorite part was all the clues, bits of beauty, and interesting pieces that Meg spreads like fairy dust throughout the book!
This book would make an amazing series or movie! Fingers crossed!
Character development: 5.0 stars
The four main characters - Rafe (friend), Jeremy (friend), Emilie (younger sister), and Shannon (older sister) are the primary focus of the entire story.
Rafe's mom, Jeremy's mom and dad, and "The Storyteller" are the secondary characters.
There are also a few tertiary characters who help move the story along.
*Please note that I am not sharing much detail to avoid spoilers.*
Storyline: 5.0 stars
Rafe and Jeremy, best friends, disappeared for about six months in Red Creek Park. Unfortunately, they have no contact after their return.
In the ensuing fifteen years, Rafe becomes an artist and Jeremy finds missing persons. Emilie tracks down Jeremy and asks him to help her find her missing older sister. Then the story takes off.
My favorite part of the storyline was the diversity of the characters including LGBT+ folks.
The main location was "West, by God!, Virginia!". (inside joke from the book)
Memorable/Informative: 5.0 stars
It was unique, fun, and full of fantasy.
Book cover: 5.0 stars
Gorgeous.
Book title: 5.0 stars
Very appropriate.
HIGHEST recommendation
BOOK INFORMATION
NetGalley ARC (ebook)
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
336 pages
Ballantine Books
Release date of 07/04/2024
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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