The Cost of All Things, by Maggie Lehrman
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The Cost of All Things, by Maggie Lehrman
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets We Were Liars in this thought-provoking and brilliantly written debut that is part love story, part mystery, part high-stakes drama.
What would you pay to cure your heartbreak? Banish your sadness? Transform your looks? The right spell can fix anything…. When Ari's boyfriend Win dies, she gets a spell to erase all memory of him. But spells come at a cost, and this one sets off a chain of events that reveal the hidden—and sometimes dangerous—connections between Ari, her friends, and the boyfriend she can no longer remember.
Told from four different points of view, this original and affecting novel weaves past and present in a suspenseful narrative that unveils the truth behind a terrible tragedy.
The Cost of All Things, by Maggie Lehrman - Amazon Sales Rank: #1025370 in Books
- Brand: Lehrman, Maggie
- Published on: 2015-05-12
- Released on: 2015-05-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.25" h x 1.29" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 416 pages
The Cost of All Things, by Maggie Lehrman From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up—The premise of Lehrman's debut is quite intriguing. Unfortunately, the novel does not deliver due to stereotypical characters and a story that turns convoluted very quickly. There are those who practice the art of "hekame" which allows them to cast spells to erase a person's memories, make them beautiful, or even help them hook friends forever. The story is told in the four voices of friends Ari, Kay, Win, and Markos. Win has recently died and Ari, his girlfriend, decides to spend $5,000 on a spell to erase all of her memories of Win. As she soon discovers, for every action there is a reaction. Though she dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina in New York, Ari begins suffering from physical clumsiness that prevents her from dancing—a direct side effect of the spell to erase her memory. Readers also learn that Markos, Kay, and Win have also purchased spells that affect them and their relationships with their family and friends. The theme that everyone is responsible for their own actions is redolent here. VERDICT Skip this novel and read E. Lockhart's We Were Liars (Delacorte, 2014) instead, which carries this theme to a much more satisfying end.—Elizabeth Kahn, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Jefferson, LA
Review “An engrossing, emotionally resonant spin on the old adage: Be careful what you wish for.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Lehrman’s prose pulses with dark emotion…and the steady desperation of her characters is both disturbing and compelling.” (Publishers Weekly)“A memorable debut, one that reminds readers to be careful what they wish for, because, yes, they may just get it.” (Booklist)“The most creepily awesome cautionary tale ever. Magic—or hekame—does exist, and wishes can be granted...but always at a cost. Brilliant, provocative, and absolutely spellbinding.” (Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of The Infinite Moment of Us)“Maggie Lehrman nimbly reveals secrets wrapped around our most basic need. The Cost of All Things is a walk of the soul.” (Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner)“With a captivating premise, elegant writing, and memorable characters, The Cost of All Things is a powerful examination of the interconnectedness of the human experience.” (Franny Billingsley, author of the National Book Award Finalist Chime)“In The Cost of All Things, Maggie Lehrman spins a gorgeous and intricate web of secrets, love, loss, and redemption. This is a deeply moving and insightful novel from an incredible new voice.” (Coe Booth, acclaimed author of Tyrell)
From the Back Cover
What would you pay to cure your heartbreak? Banish your sadness? Transform your looks?
The right spell can fix anything
When Ari's boyfriend dies, she gets a spell to erase all memory of him. But spells come at a cost, and this one sets off a chain of events that reveal the hidden—and sometimes dangerous—connections between Ari, her friends, and Win, the boyfriend she can no longer remember.
Told from four different points of view, this original and affecting novel weaves past and present in a suspenseful narrative that unveils the truth behind a terrible tragedy. Part love story, part mystery, part high-stakes drama, The Cost of All Things is the debut of an extraordinary new talent.
Maggie Lehrman is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up outside of Chicago and went on to get a degree in English at Harvard, where she once received a grant to purchase young adult books the library didn't have. During her decade of working as an editor of books for children, she also earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. The Cost of All Things is her first book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. All Magic Comes With a Price By E. J Watkins Not all magic can be free of repercussion, which is the moral of the debut novel by Maggie Lehrman "The Cost of All Things."When Ari's boyfriend Win dies, Ari does something impulsive and rash (like most teenagers) and takes a spell to erase any memory of him. Told through four character's perspectives (Win (told through flashbacks), Kay, Ari, and Markos), the novel deals with the complexities of how our decisions affect those around us. While yes most of these characters are flawed, they are also real. There were times that I was reading the book where I recognized some of myself in Markos or even pieces of Kay which drew me into the story even more. Without giving too much away, the climax in the hardware store near the end of the novel, gives us a glimpse into why the main characters have acted they way they have, and shows the reader that even in the most dire situations, you can change.This is a strong debut from Lehrman who draws from the Young Adult genre while adding something new and magical to the canon. I cannot wait to see what other stories she has to tell.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not Harry Potter magic, something more real. By J. Rife Unusual book to me. It uses magic to dramatize how the individual choices we make impact many. The book follows a group of young people in a time when you can buy a magic spell to make things better, in this case, to forget traumatic deaths, to make one pretty or popular. But the wishes all impinge on each other, leading to a dramatic ending.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An evocative, intriguing debut about how one mistake can lead to a chain of reactions. By Dark Faerie Tales Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: An evocative, intriguing debut about how one mistake can lead to a chain of reactions.Opening Sentence: There’s a hemakist who lives in the run-down cluster of houses behind the high school.The Review:Ari’s boyfriend Win died. So she does what many do in hard times – she takes a spell from a Hemakist. She forgets him, she forgets her pain, but it sets off a chain reaction that changes the lives of everyone she knows. Suddenly, her friendships are unraveling, she can no longer dance, and her life seems to be falling apart. Revelations and romances bloom in this twisty, evocative novel.Each one of the five points of views played a large part in this story. That was part of why I liked it so much – the characters were all unique, and showed a lot of complexity under their public facade. There was depth to each of them from the start, and part of what made this novel so interesting is watching as they evolve. We saw them at their best. But we also saw them at their worst – they were flawed, they were imperfect – that was what made them so realistic and relatable. The writing had a flowing, evocative, almost melodic quality to it that made reading from these five points of view (Echo, Ari, Markos, Diana, and Kay) a breeze.There were plenty of different characters to talk about, but let’s go with Kay first. She was probably the character that made me feel the most, ironically – her name is Katelyn. Mine is Kaitlin. Anyway, she had spelled her two friends with a hook, which made it impossible for them to ditch her. While this is a horrible thing to do, it also proved the fragility of her self-esteem, and how deeply she was imprinted by her sister leaving without her to vacation the globe. She was my favorite character to watch develop, because she definitely had her ups and downs, and her emotions were so vivid. I think, in the end, she made sacrifices that overcame the other girls, even though she had made some of the worst mistakes.Markos was our one male perspective in this novel and I think he stood out. On the outside, he’s a player, and he’s a party boy. But on the inside there is so much more going on. He feels that he has failed to reach his family’s expectations for him, which makes me sad and angry. To add to that, he’s having increasing feelings for a girl that he never wanted to fall in love with. It’s a relationship that he knows he’ll end up screwing up, which, of course, makes the fallout happen so much quicker. Adding to that, his mother is hiding something that will have repercussions. Watching him navigate the precarious situations he was in was really interesting, and his character was one of my favorites.The other three characters were just as great, each of them a different story and with different issues. This was a really character-driven novel, and I loved the message that there is more to anyone that meets the eye. There were plenty of other messages, too – my English teacher would have a field day on this one. I think that the writing style was really gorgeous, and the plotline traveled really nicely. This was my first magical realism novel, having just discovered that this was a separate genre from fantasy (thanks, Mrs. Cullen!). The magical elements add to the plotline without overcoming it. I think that it’s worth a read and would recommend it for sure!Notable Scene:So much for making things right. So much for spells.They couldn’t be counted on when it mattered. Spells would always find a way to trick you, to use your weaknesses against you, to come up with the ugliest possible solution to your problem. They were blunt instruments – but then again so were planks and flames. Fists and hammers. So were words and kisses.FTC Advisory: Balzar + Bray/HarperTeen provided me with a copy of The Cost of All Things. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
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