I like the term “gothic” for it, but that’s not 100% on point with how she writes. It’s hard to explain, but it’s different. Unique story telling – Rebecca doesn’t follow your stereotypical, simple writing style. The book isn’t to graphic, so I think teenagers could easily read this book and relate to it.ġ. Although, that doesn’t mean you have to be 18+ to read it. I would say this book has some “mature” themes, revolving around language and some things that are referenced (without spoiling). This book is in it’s own little corner, AND I LOVE IT. It makes it real yet not real, believable yet not believable all wrapped up into one. I like how the story is essentially an allusion for real events, and the little splash of ghosts thrown in as well. I could see this being “too much” for some readers, but I love description when it’s paired with a good story (and it’s not just one hundred pages describing how the characters look). The level of how descriptive her writing is made me feel like I was there with the characters. It almost sounded like the perfection my English teachers in high school wanted us to achieve, but never could. Her tone was somewhat professional, yet it worked so well within this novel.

Her descriptions and tone in her writing was something that just clicked with me. Rebecca McNutt’s novel Bittersweet Symphony was an addicting read for me. That cannot be understated – I love helping other Canadian authors out. This book was written in Nova Scotia, and as a Canadian I AM SO HAPPY I AM READING A CANADIAN BOOK.

Bittersweet Symphony by Rebecca McNutt