The Anatomy of Magic is a fantasy about family, forgiveness, and second chances. It’s my first foray into the Estrada family, but now I’m going to go back and read The Enchanted Hacienda. Keep reading this book review of The Anatomy of Magic for my full thoughts.
Summary
Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all: an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. Yet not even her mystical abilities can shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers—and her confidence—spiraling out of control.
Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family’s ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past—Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
The Anatomy of the Magic is clearly about the connection of magic, flowers, and family. It starts off with the power of flowers and continues to the unintended consequences of magic. Lily’s story is about the unintended consequences of magic of wishing the pain away, of thinking we can prevent the future. Just because we have the power, doesn’t mean it’s the best choice to use it. The Anatomy of Magic illustrates that the past won’t stay buried even when we excise it.
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The family and the magic were the strongest points of The Anatomy of Magic for me. In terms of the romance, I felt like it progressed really fast, even though there was such a huge build up. Unfortunately, I also don’t feel like I got a good sense of Sam as a character and I wished we had seen a bit more. I’m definitely interested in getting to know the other Estrada family members.My favorite themes of the power of magic, and the consequences, was briefly explored, but I wish we had spent a few more moments there. Find The Anatomy of Magic Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop.org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.