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We Speak in Storms

Natalie Lund
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We Speak in Storms

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Natalie Lund

We Speak in Storms

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mercer, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

We Speak in Storms by Natalie Lund is a young adult novel that interweaves the stories of three teenagers in a small town. The narrative explores themes of grief, friendship, and connection as the characters confront personal challenges and a shared tragic event from the town's past, uncovering secrets and finding strength in unexpected places.

Mysterious

Emotional

Bittersweet

Fantastical

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,045 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

We Speak in Storms by Natalie Lund intertwines past and present through engaging storytelling and vividly developed characters. The novel's atmospheric setting and emotional depth are praised, though some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, Lund delivers a compelling narrative that resonates with themes of loss and healing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Speak in Storms?

Readers who enjoy We Speak in Storms by Natalie Lund are likely fans of atmospheric, character-driven young adult fiction with supernatural elements. Similar to The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, this book appeals to those who appreciate intertwining narratives, small-town mysteries, and themes of loss and healing.

4.1

1,045 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mercer, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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