Gathering Deep
by Lisa Maxwell
More of a companion novel than a sequel to her well-received
Sweet Unrest, Maxwell focuses on Chloe and Thisbe in this atmosphere-packed fantastical
mystery. Reeling from the aftermath of finding out that the evil witch Thisbe
is her mother, Chloe becomes determined to sever all ties and influence from
Thisbe’s dark magic. When her on-off boyfriend, Piers, vanishes on his way to
deliver a historical artifact, Chloe knows that Thisbe is behind his
disappearance. Enlisting the help of friend Lucy, Voodoo queen Mama Legba, and
Mama Legba’s nephew Odane, Chloe gathers all her strength in order to conquer
Thisbe’s nefarious influence. The narrative is peppered with fascinating Voodoo
rituals and beliefs, heightening the suspense.
VERDICT: As with Sweet Unrest, where Maxwell’s novel excels
is in its heady, Southern-drenched mood. Recommended for fans of Daughter of
Smoke and Bone and Jackaby.
Note: I reviewed this book for School Library Journal.
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