Lottie lives in Vivelle, the heart of a vibrant city where life exists in brilliant technicolor and nearly everyone has magic. And Lottie is no exception; she can paint pictures to life in every shade and hue imaginable. But at the sudden loss of her parents, all the color is stripped from Lottie’s heart and the world around her. Taken in by her reclusive, eccentric uncle, Lottie moves into Forsaken, his vast manor located in the gray wasteland between the Land of the Living and Ever After, the land of the dead.
The discovery of a locked-up garden, a wise cardinal, a hidden boy, and a family whose world is full of color despite the bleakness around them begins to pull at the threads of what it means to live in such a near-dead place, slowly returning some of the color to Lottie’s private world and giving her hope that life is worth experiencing fully, even while one carries sorrow. But as time runs out, Lottie must find a way to thaw both the world and the hearts of her uncle, cousin, and those she has come to know and love in her new home, or all of Forsaken — including Lottie herself — will be absorbed by Ever After long before their time.
This spellbinding tale of magical realism and superb, twisty retelling of The Secret Garden is an exquisitely written, richly imagined, stunning portrait of love and loss, magic and hope; a true celebration of the strength we all possess to transcend tragedy — and the gifts that make life worth living.
"As with the original classic, this story highlights themes of redemption and companionship. The blossoming garden and Lottie’s friendship with Clement help her understand the interconnectedness of emotions and the empowerment that comes with having hope." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 10 - 13 |
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Author | Lorelei Savaryn |
ISBN | 0593202090 |
Publication Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
Publisher | Viking Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |