The Invisible Hour

I just finished The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman and here is my review.

Mia was ready for it all to be over. Just a teen and she could see no way out from the commune.. Then she finds a book... The scarlet letter and she decides that day that she will find a way to survive.

Her mother's death is the catalyst for Mia running away from the evil cult leader and the man who calls himself her father. Books were her savior and she never abandoned them like they never abandoned her.

Spending her life loving an author from another time has kept Mia's sanity but she also discovers that she can travel back in time to where her love lives, proving to Mia that anything is possible if you believe in it hard enough.

I loved every single second of this book. Magical realism is one of my favorite genres and this book did not disappoint. I loved that not just metaphorically speaking but actually, a book gave her the power to travel. It was magnificent yet devastatingly heartbreaking for Mia.

The plot was exciting and rich with lots of descriptive scenes and excellent narrative. I really enjoyed the parts about the cult. What a horrific way to have to grow up. Being a hardcore book lover I felt a kinship with Mia. Books were not tolerated in the community and Mia finding books she fell in love with was like watching a bird taking flight. It was breathtaking to share in her joy.

The book covers Mia's life as a girl all the way up until she finds herself in the past. I hope there is a book 2. I want more of Mia's story. I want to know if she held any book and went to the place the author lived, whether she could travel to their time or whether it was just her connection to Nathaniel.

Beautiful book and 5 stars from me. If you love magical realism like I do, then this has to be your next book.

Thank you @netgalley and @atriabooks for my gifted copy