By Danielle Mages Amato
Balzer & Bray, 2017. 330 pages. Young Adult
Megan, talented collage artist, knows how to make objects tell a story. When her older brother Tyler dies suddenly, she finds herself overwhelmed with the grief - not only from loss, but from the ongoing police investigation revealing evidence that makes her question whether she ever knew her brother at all. But then she discovers that she can see memories, Tyler's memories, attached to some of his belongings. Determined to find the truth, Megan hopes to piece together the story of her brother's life using this new gift - or curse - and find out who Tyler really was, and what led to his death. Megan's search opens up to her a whole world of hidden memories, and even her own identity, long-hidden within herself.
This book is a page-turner, I couldn't put it down. I found it easy to relate to Megan, both as an artist myself and as someone (like many of us) who crave any connection possible with a loved one who has passed. While Megan gets more than she bargained for, her newfound ability teaches her to face her pain and proves the old adage, "Pain shared is pain halved." This fantastic debut novel has something for everyone; I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries/thrillers, tales of personal growth, fans of American history, creatives/artists, romance (it's not a major plot point, just there enough to feel believable but not enough to detract from the action) and though Megan would blush to hear this comparison, superhero fans (you'll get it when you read it).
MW
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