I think this book would hit harder and have broader appeal without the magic.

The writing style took some time to adjust to between points of view and the interviews.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ecco for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ecco for the ARC!

I absolutely loved the way that the author depicts intergenerational bonds and the power of womanhood. One of my favorite parts about reading this was how all of the relationships were connected with each other and how each individual relationship was dissected and explored. The magic system was interesting, although it definitely was not the biggest component of the story at all. This book primarily explores intergenerational relationships, death, and the power of community. I really enjoyed this, and I'm excited for this book's release!

Family Lore will be released August 1st, 2023!

I’ve wanted Acevedo to write an adult novel for some time. Her YA books simply fly off the shelves of my library, and are incredibly powerful. This novel doesn’t disappoint. It’s just incredibly beautiful and lush. This
intergenerational family saga reads like the best of Julia Alvarez, which I do not say lightly. I fully engaged with this family, seeing so much of who they are and wanting to know more. I’m impressed with well this author interspersed poetical language while keeping the story moving forward. This is a technique not many have. Acevedo has this talent. So incredibly well written. I loved it. I hope she continues to write for adult audiences. Not that YA can’t be enjoyed by adults, but this book spoke to my spirit so deeply. I hope to read more.

I adore this author’s work, so I was looking forward to this. I was put off by the mysticism aspects of the book. Perhaps that is just my preference as a reader. I love a multigenerational, woman-centered novel, but I could not get into this one.