📚 Books to Read After Edgewater
Just finished edgewater? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
Rating: 4.02 / 5 (62,831 ratings), Published: 2017
When to read it: When you’re reflecting on past relationships or feeling nostalgic for lost connections.
This poignant love story follows Lucy and Gabe through the ups and downs of life, exploring themes of love, loss, and destiny. Just like "Edgewater," it beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions and the impact of pivotal choices.
Genres: Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction
After reading: Readers will be left contemplating the lingering power of first loves and the paths our lives take based on pivotal moments.
📘 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Rating: 4.04 / 5 (651,864 ratings), Published: 2011
When to read it: For a dose of enchantment when you’re craving a magical escape from reality.
Dive into a mesmerizing world of magic and illusion as two young magicians engage in a fierce competition that transcends boundaries of time and space. Similar to "Edgewater," this book weaves a spellbinding tale that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy.
Genres: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Romance
After reading: Readers will be left with a sense of wonder and a renewed belief in the extraordinary possibilities of life.
📘 Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Rating: 3.85 / 5 (258,736 ratings), Published: 2014
When to read it: When you’re in the mood for a gripping family drama that delves into hidden truths and buried emotions.
This haunting novel unravels the secrets and tensions within a Chinese-American family following a tragic loss. Like "Edgewater," it skillfully navigates themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human relationships.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery
After reading: Readers will be left pondering the intricacies of family dynamics and the impact of unspoken truths on our lives.
📘 The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
Rating: 3.73 / 5 (139,556 ratings), Published: 2018
When to read it: When contemplating fate, mortality, and the choices that shape our lives.
In this thought-provoking novel, four siblings visit a fortune teller who reveals the dates of their deaths, leading each of them on a unique journey of self-discovery. Similar to "Edgewater," this book explores the profound ways our beliefs about the future influence our present decisions.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Family Drama
After reading: Readers will be left contemplating the boundaries between destiny and free will, and the power of living each day to its fullest potential.
📘 The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Rating: 4.33 / 5 (512,770 ratings), Published: 2018
When to read it: When you need a story of resilience and survival in the face of adversity.
Set in the harsh Alaskan wilderness, this novel follows a family as they navigate love, loss, and the unforgiving landscape around them. Echoing the themes of resilience and self-discovery in "Edgewater," this book is a powerful exploration of the human spirit.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Family Drama, Coming-of-Age
After reading: Readers will be left with a profound appreciation for the strength found in familial bonds and the resilience of the human heart.