Portrait of a Shadow by Meriam Metoui
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Thanks to Netgalley and Henry Holt for the pre-release copy of Portrait of a Shadow. Below is my honest review.
I really enjoyed the concept of this novel - magic painting, mysterious disappearances, road trip with cute stranger boy next door. It reminded me of an episode of Charmed that revolved around a similar painting.
Alas, the execution felt a little lacking. The twist was predictable, as was the real situation surrounding the disappearances, and the ending was not satisfying. But I didn't hate it, and I was entertained still.
I liked the author's writing style, so maybe I'll try a future novel and see if there has been some growth.
Recommended with caveats mentioned above.
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