Motheater by Linda H. Codega

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This 416-page book features magical realism in the Appalachian mountains. Motheater is a witch out of time from the 1880s freed from the inside of a mountain during a mining expansion. Benny found her bottom at the bottom of a creek, presumably discarded by the mining company in an attempt to cover it up.

Benny has been looking to take down the mining company after they caused and covered up the death of her best friend. She and Motheater team up to get the witch’s true name (and thus her memory) back so she can soothe the mountain and stop the deaths.

This book is fast-paced and frenetic with multiple POV and a lively cast of characters. 4/5 Stars