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The Caravan of Broken Dreams
At nightfall, windows are shuttered and children are locked away, but nothing can keep the music from entering.
Two years ago, when the music began, sixteen-year-old Ekaterina Ivanov lost her only family. But when Ekaterina vowed to hunt down whoever was behind the disappearances, she never expected to be pulled deep into a world she never knew existed, or that she’d have even more to lose. Especially when Luca, a strange boy with lion’s eyes and a note from her brother appears…with a connection to the music.
Two years ago, when the music began, sixteen-year-old Ekaterina Ivanov lost her only family. But when Ekaterina vowed to hunt down whoever was behind the disappearances, she never expected to be pulled deep into a world she never knew existed, or that she’d have even more to lose. Especially when Luca, a strange boy with lion’s eyes and a note from her brother appears…with a connection to the music.
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First published December 15, 2019
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C.L. Latham
3 books4 followersC.L. Latham is a chronically ill and disabled writer, who grew up on fairy tales and missed opportunities in lieu of an average childhood, and now uses that knowledge to weave unheard of takes on classic fairy tales. When not writing, Latham can be found buried in a good book, watching Food Network, or trying to convince the cows next door to come up for a pet.
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December 4, 2020
(ACTUALLY 3.5)
I find this book to be a conundrum, honestly. The plot and pacing are lacking in some areas, but the characters are often incredibly rounded and full of vitality. Latham writes in a way that's hard to explain. The way the descriptions are written, it feels like you're experiencing everything yourself, all the vivid explanations and experiences. But then the plot is over-paced and too quick, sometimes too simplistic, and dilemmas are solved almost as quickly as they appear. Honestly, if it wasn't for the immersive descriptions and enveloping premise, I don't think I would have liked this book nearly as much as I did. However, with the description of things like Ekaterina's synesthesia, it's hard not to feel like this book is calling to you.
It may be pretty clear that this is a debut novel, but I couldn't recommend enough that you give it a try.
I find this book to be a conundrum, honestly. The plot and pacing are lacking in some areas, but the characters are often incredibly rounded and full of vitality. Latham writes in a way that's hard to explain. The way the descriptions are written, it feels like you're experiencing everything yourself, all the vivid explanations and experiences. But then the plot is over-paced and too quick, sometimes too simplistic, and dilemmas are solved almost as quickly as they appear. Honestly, if it wasn't for the immersive descriptions and enveloping premise, I don't think I would have liked this book nearly as much as I did. However, with the description of things like Ekaterina's synesthesia, it's hard not to feel like this book is calling to you.
It may be pretty clear that this is a debut novel, but I couldn't recommend enough that you give it a try.
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