WELCOME TO KINDRED COVE.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Celia is so tired of being alone. All she wants is to have a family—to belong to someone. That’s why she’s going to Kindred Cove for the annual Salt Festival held by the secluded community that lives there. They promise that healing is possible. They promise that transformation is inevitable. There is no grief at Kindred Cove, because there is no suffering. Nothing is ever lost.

Celia knows that, at that mysterious island surrounded by that impossible, ever-growing reef — she will find herself.

She’s ready to be healed. She’s ready to be transformed.

She’s ready to believe.

GRADE: C

REVIEW:

I made it through Make Me Better, but it was a struggle. If I hadn’t been listening to the audiobook, this probably would’ve been a DNF for me.

The premise—a cult that promises to transform you into a better version of yourself—hooked me immediately. Unfortunately, the execution didn’t live up to the concept. The story dragged, the pacing was painfully slow, and it felt much longer than it needed to be. The only thing that kept me going was Xe Sands’ fantastic narration.

If you enjoy a slow-burn story, this one might work for you. For me, it was just too slow. That said, the ending was absolutely devastating, and it delivered an emotional punch that almost made the journey worthwhile.

*Thank you so much to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for the audiobook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

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