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ALL THAT DIES IN APRIL

by the village healer, Octavia, makes up her mind to follow the mountain streams in the direction they flow, hoping to come to the sea. Relicario is stunned by Lina’s absence and soon decides to follow her. Accompanied by a wise donkey named Jumento and the bones of his mother and father—all of his family he could fit in the cart—Relicario begins a long, arduous journey, guessing Lina’s course at every turn, while his wife forges on before him, entering into worlds and ways of living that Relicario cannot begin to imagine. Meanwhile, a series of coincidences conspires to create a reunion no one in the Ramos\u002DCruz clan could have anticipated, all as the destructive torrents of April begin their seasonal scouring of the land. Spare and yet echoing with voices, Travacio’s English\u002Dlanguage debut captures the haunting cycles of death and displacement but also of life, joy, and the succor of community in a place where “families come together and break apart…as easily as storm clouds in the sky.”"

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781642861

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping young adult thriller plunges readers into a small town unraveling under the weight of a mysterious death that occurs every April. The atmospheric narrative masterfully blends elements o...

Our Review

This gripping young adult thriller plunges readers into a small town unraveling under the weight of a mysterious death that occurs every April. The atmospheric narrative masterfully blends elements of suspense and supernatural mystery, creating a page-turning experience that explores grief, secrets, and the dark history haunting a community. Teen readers will be immediately hooked by the compelling premise and the protagonist's desperate race against a seemingly inevitable cycle of tragedy.

What sets this story apart is its deep psychological tension and the authentic portrayal of its teenage characters confronting forces beyond their understanding. The novel is particularly well-suited for fans of eerie, character-driven mysteries who appreciate stories where the setting itself becomes a malevolent force. The resolution provides a satisfying and thought-provoking conclusion that will linger with readers long after the final page is turned.

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