Name: Mistwalker
ISBN: 9780547853154

Saundra Mitchell

Forbidden to set foot on her family's lobster boat after her brother's death, sixteen-year-old Willa will do anything to help her grieving, financially-troubled family, even turn to the weird Grey Man who haunts the lighthouse near her small Maine village.

Mistwalker

Aleena Korell

4 1/2 stars rounded up because of the phenomenal writing.

Mistwalker felt very Stiefvater-ish in the best way: characters being real, prose being lovely, atmosphere feeling tangible. The relationships were authentic and important and interesting and the setting was so real and so achingly beautiful seen from the main character Willa's eyes that I actually was interested in the ins and outs of lobster fishing. Go figure.
The thing that's holding me back from a full 5 stars is the lack of connection/understanding I felt that The Grey Man and Willa had. The story and plot and ending were functionally right, but the two characters' interactions always felt, somehow, not-quite-enough for me. I guess I wanted a moment where they understood each other, even as they were different-- but the closest I got was (view spoiler)[ the moment Charlie watched Willa find her family, at the end.  (hide spoiler)]
If you liked The Scorpio Races, atmospheric seaside settings, or strong, laconic female characters, Mistwalker might be your cup of tea.

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