One thing I love about longer books is that there is more space to delve deep. Characters, setting, storyline...each is often more developed in these thick volumes, and that is certainly what I found in The Forgotten Garden. I loved that a fairy tale aesthetic was woven throughout this book.  Even though this wouldn't be categorized as fantasy or even magical realism, there was definitely a sense of magic and whimsy here, and I was utterly enchanted. I found myself attached to the characters, and the swoon-worthy setting left me aching to visit Cornwal. I did unravel the mystery long before the reveal, but since I didn't pick this one up for the mystery aspect of it, I was a-okay with that.  One thing is for sure...I will not be letting 3+ years pass me by before I pick up another Kate Morton book.  ⁣
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My rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐