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We Speak in Storms

av Natalie Lund

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Horror. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:A powerful and haunting debut novel about friendship, acceptance, and learning to let go as the balance between the living and the dead is upended, perfect for fans of We Were Liars.

It's been more than 50 years since a tornado tore through a drive-in movie theater in tiny Mercer, Illinois, leaving dozens of teens — a whole generation of Mercerites — dead in its wake. So when another tornado touches down in the exact same spot on the anniversary of this small-town tragedy, the town is shaken. For Brenna Ortiz, Joshua Calloway, and Callie Keller, the apprehension is more than just a feeling. Though they seem to share nothing more than a struggle to belong, the teens' paths continue to intersect, bringing them together when they least expect it, and perhaps, when they need it most. Both the living and the dead have secrets and unresolved problems, but they may be able to find peace and move forward—if only they work together.

A beautifully told, haunting yet hopeful novel about pushing past the pain, facing the world, and finding yourself.

Praise for We Speak in Storms:

"A hauntingly atmospheric coming-of-age story . . . with fully realized characters, an empowering message, and a highly satisfying conclusion." —SLJ

"A lingering, quietly paced story about the echoes of trauma and the persistence of hope." —Booklist

"This suspenseful novel . . . immediately grabs the reader's attention . . . [Readers] will be eager to find out what happens next." —SLC.
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CW: loss of loved ones, terminal cancer, homophobia, sexual assault, disordered eating

Well I appreciate that this book was tackling some fairly challenging topics however, it was incredibly slow.

I didn't connect with the characters so didn't get the 'feels' that this book seems to have given many Readers. I loved the concept but the pacing was way off for me. The writing was lovely in parts and there were some eerie moments. I'm not going to write much more because I think this was simply a case of 'just not for me'. ( )
  Mrs_Tapsell_Bookzone | Feb 14, 2023 |
This debut was terrific! Fifty years ago, a tornado tore through rural Illinois, killing fifty teenagers in a small town. The memories of that day haunt the town, and local lore talks of ghosts who haven’t yet moved on. Fifty years later, another tornado comes. This is an interesting tale that’s perfect for a cool fall day, part ghost story, part a story of growing up and not fitting in. It chronicles the story of three teens who are dealing with complex, painful struggles in their lives and at school. Some really good emotional writing, and I liked the way the pov shifts and glimpses back to the past slowly tie everything together.

Trigger Warnings: cancer, death of a parent, sexual assault

Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.
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  KatKinney | Mar 3, 2022 |
I can confidently say that this is the best book I've read in the past couple of years. Natalie Lund did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life, along with the story itself. When I grabbed this book, I wasn't really that excited for it, seeing as it didn't sound nor look like any book I've ever read and enjoyed. However, from the very first page, I couldn't put it down.

The way Lund worked with grief and bullying was phenomenal. The entire plot stayed steady, not rushing nor being drawn out. My only issue with the book was Callie. Although I now understand why she acted the way she did with her mother while she was dying, when I was reading the book it stressed me out. Having lost my own mother without warning or time to prepare, I hated the way she kept shying away from her mother, avoiding her as often as possible. Of course, I wasn't thinking about what it would be like to watch your mother slowly dying, but the only thing I could focus on while reading was her behavior. When I finished the book, after thinking about it, I did understand.

Other than that, I loved the characters - the ones that were meant to be loved, of course. I've recommended this book to anyone who's asked for a book to read, and I'll continue doing so. ( )
  angeljmartin | Mar 12, 2021 |
A beautifully written story of how important it is to not only find yourself..but even more important to find friends worth fighting for. The book was filled with very descriptive text that easily let the reader form pictures of a small mid-west town...a deadly tornado... three very different and diverse main characters...ghosts...bonds of friendship... grief, and regret. I know without a doubt that this book will reach and touch teen readers but it also has the ability to appeal to the adults in the reading world. ( )
  Carol420 | Jun 16, 2020 |
Two generations back, a tornado tore through the drive-in theater in Mercer, Illinois, and killed some fifty of the town’s teenagers. On the anniversary of the storm, another tornado touches down in the same spot, leaving nothing like the previous twister’s devastation but appearing to resurrect some of those killed by the first storm. These ghosts have arrived to help three present-day teenagers, all of whom echo in some way the struggles the older generation was dealing with themselves. I love the premise of this book, but in execution it just didn’t do that much for me. I liked what Lund was doing a lot more than I liked watching her do it. The characters never really came fully alive for me, and I was expecting the book to be a little spookier and a little less depressing. YMMV. ( )
  lycomayflower | Oct 23, 2019 |
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Horror. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:A powerful and haunting debut novel about friendship, acceptance, and learning to let go as the balance between the living and the dead is upended, perfect for fans of We Were Liars.

It's been more than 50 years since a tornado tore through a drive-in movie theater in tiny Mercer, Illinois, leaving dozens of teens — a whole generation of Mercerites — dead in its wake. So when another tornado touches down in the exact same spot on the anniversary of this small-town tragedy, the town is shaken. For Brenna Ortiz, Joshua Calloway, and Callie Keller, the apprehension is more than just a feeling. Though they seem to share nothing more than a struggle to belong, the teens' paths continue to intersect, bringing them together when they least expect it, and perhaps, when they need it most. Both the living and the dead have secrets and unresolved problems, but they may be able to find peace and move forward—if only they work together.

A beautifully told, haunting yet hopeful novel about pushing past the pain, facing the world, and finding yourself.

Praise for We Speak in Storms:

"A hauntingly atmospheric coming-of-age story . . . with fully realized characters, an empowering message, and a highly satisfying conclusion." —SLJ

"A lingering, quietly paced story about the echoes of trauma and the persistence of hope." —Booklist

"This suspenseful novel . . . immediately grabs the reader's attention . . . [Readers] will be eager to find out what happens next." —SLC.

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