Spells for Forgetting is Adrienne Young’s first standalone novel and her first for adults. She is more than welcome to continue writing adult books because this one was fantastic. A little mystery mixed with a bit of fantasy makes for a compelling story in which the island is an ominous secondary character. Ms. Young describes Saorise Island in such a way that it becomes a place you want to visit with its folksy charm, adorable shops, and apple farm. The story’s heart is the mystery of what happened on that fateful night. Between that and the strained history of Emery and August, Spells for Forgetting mesmerized me. All of this is what made it my favorite novel of the month.