Suze H. (auntiesuze) reviewed on
"Breathless" was an early title for this book - the published title is as shown in the photo, "The Girl Who Never Was".
Skylar Dorset's debut novel is a fantastic read for both the young and those of us who are...not quite so young! :)
Deftly blending fantasy elements into the very real city of Boston, Dorset explores this coming-of-age story. Selkie Stewart is 17 years old, living with her quirky aunts in the old and prestigious neighborhood of Beacon Hill. But she has many questions about her parents and the strange restrictions she lives under. Is it true that her mother just appeared in her father's apartment one day, then left baby Selkie on his doorstep nine months later? Why did her father go insane? Why is she never allowed to tell anyone her birthday? And why do her aunts always seem so afraid for her?
In her quest to understand her past, Selkie discovers many things about herself and is swept up in a centuries old (or minutes, depending on what time you're keeping!) web of prophecies that predict she will save the world...or destroy it.
Absolutely amazing read. I was immediately drawn into the story, entranced by Selkie's quest, her quasi-romance with the mysterious Ben, the fantasticness of BFF Kelsey, and all the other intriguing characters. The story ends on an absolutely EVIL cliffhanger, so be sure to order the sequel immediately. I certainly did! And for more insight into Selkie's character and what her life was like right before the events of "The Girl Who Never Was", I highly recommend Dorset's FREE Kindle ebook, "The Girl Who Kissed a Lie".
Skylar Dorset's debut novel is a fantastic read for both the young and those of us who are...not quite so young! :)
Deftly blending fantasy elements into the very real city of Boston, Dorset explores this coming-of-age story. Selkie Stewart is 17 years old, living with her quirky aunts in the old and prestigious neighborhood of Beacon Hill. But she has many questions about her parents and the strange restrictions she lives under. Is it true that her mother just appeared in her father's apartment one day, then left baby Selkie on his doorstep nine months later? Why did her father go insane? Why is she never allowed to tell anyone her birthday? And why do her aunts always seem so afraid for her?
In her quest to understand her past, Selkie discovers many things about herself and is swept up in a centuries old (or minutes, depending on what time you're keeping!) web of prophecies that predict she will save the world...or destroy it.
Absolutely amazing read. I was immediately drawn into the story, entranced by Selkie's quest, her quasi-romance with the mysterious Ben, the fantasticness of BFF Kelsey, and all the other intriguing characters. The story ends on an absolutely EVIL cliffhanger, so be sure to order the sequel immediately. I certainly did! And for more insight into Selkie's character and what her life was like right before the events of "The Girl Who Never Was", I highly recommend Dorset's FREE Kindle ebook, "The Girl Who Kissed a Lie".
