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A New York City fairy tale about two sisters that fall under the spell of an underworld cabaret troupe that might be a dangerous cult—but one that makes the materialist world left in its wake feel like a sinister cult itself. Rose has come a long way. Raised—and often neglected—by a wayward mother in New York City’s chaotic bohemia, Rose has finally built the life she’s always a good job at a self-help startup, a clean apartment, an engagement to a stable if self-satisfied tech CEO who shares her faith in human potential, hard work, and the sacrifice of childish dreams. Rose’s sister Cecilia, on the other hand, never grew up. Irresponsible and impetuous, prone to jetting off to a European monastery one month and a falcon rescue the next, Cecilia has spent her life in pursuit of fairy-tale narratives of transcendence and true love—grand ideas Rose knows never work out in the real world. When Cecilia declares she’s come home to New York for good, following the ending of a whirlwind marriage, Rose hopes Cecilia might finally be ready to face compromises and all. But then Cecilia gets involved with the a cultish-sounding cabaret troupe—one that appears only at night, on a mysterious red boat that travels New York’s waterways—and soon one of a growing number of suspicious disappearances among the city’s lost and loneliest souls. The only way Rose can find Cecilia is by tracking down the Avalon herself. But as Rose gets closer to solving the mystery of what happened to her sister, the Avalon works its magic on her, too. And the deeper she goes into the Avalon’s underworld, she more she begins to question everything she knows about her own life, and whether she’s willing to leave the real world behind.
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Enchanting Avalon
Embarking on 2024 with the enchanting tale of "Here in Avalon" by Tara Isabella Burton proved to be an excellent choice. Gratitude extends to NetGalley and all contributors for granting me access to this ARC. Marking my introduction to Burton's work, it feels akin to befriending a newfound magical companion. Freshly released yesterday, this book beckons readers to seek it out – a suggestion I wholeheartedly endorse.
Burton, with prose that seamlessly integrates into the mystical realm of Avalon, crafts an enchanting narrative. While not rooted in fantasy or magical realism, the book exudes a magical quality comparable to experiencing the most beautiful song or witnessing an exquisite painting. Burton's writing, evoking the allure of Avalon, is so captivating that getting lost in its charm becomes inevitable.
The characters of Rose and Cecilia, brilliantly portrayed archetypes, resonate with familiarity. Cecilia, the romantic drifter pursuing the allure of the extraordinary, contrasts sharply with Rose's pragmatic outlook. Rose's world is disrupted when she perceives her sister's abduction by a mysterious group, propelling her into a pursuit that leads her to the enigmatic Avalon – a late-night cabaret of magical proportions.
As the narrative unfolds, Burton's storytelling captures the essence of fleeting beauty within The Avalon, a sanctuary for lost souls seeking the remnants of magic. Rose, captivated by this mystical realm, embarks on a quest to find her sister, willingly taking a leap of faith into the unknown side of enchantment.
"Here in Avalon" emerges as a contemporary and atmospheric exploration of beauty and poetry, transcending the boundaries of mundane existence. Illuminating the possibility of a more beautiful life, irrespective of circumstances, the novel encourages readers to believe in the perpetual potential for magic. A splendid inaugural read for the year, don't miss the opportunity to delve into this captivating narrative. Follow the link below and immerse yourself in the magic of "Here in Avalon" now.
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