Overview:
Emmeline lives on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won’t explain are the mysterious scents stored in glass bottles that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world—a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that [read more…]
Would I Recommend It?
Yes.
Thoughts?
I know I’m usually quite wordy, but I don’t have much to say about this book. And this isn’t because it’s not a good book. I really enjoyed reading it. I liked the whole scents and memories theme. It was just a book with a story of a girl growing up that I enjoyed reading. Couple of sad moments–the kind that make you gasp or shed a tear or both.
I just don’t have any major take aways from the story. It was a good read, but not an epic one. I also didn’t jot down any favorite quotes, but there were some “life lessons” that Emmeline learned that were a somewhat thought provoking.
Book:
The Scent Keeper
Author:
Erica Bauermeister
Genre:
Fiction, Romance – Light
My Rating:
3.5 Stars
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