“Mortals. I envy you. You think you can
change things. Stop the universe. Undo what was done long before you came
along. You are such beautiful creatures.”
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In an attempt to enter into and better understand the stories, worldviews, and messages shaping my kids and the rest of today's youth, I submit my latest review of trending books, films, and TV shows effecting a primarily YA audience. My goal is not to critique the art form as much as look at how the story reflects and shapes the readers' worldview.
There will be spoilers.
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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
Ethan has bad dreams. A girl smelling of
lemons and rosemary continually falls to her death, and he can’t save her.
Somehow, she is connected to a haunting song that pops up everywhere:
“Sixteen moons, sixteen years, sixteen of your deepest fears…”Even worse, even when he is awake he occasionally slips into another time full of violence, burning buildings, and death.
Good counsel is in short supply. Ethan’s reclusive father retreated from life following the death of his wife. Amma, a grandmotherly housekeeper keeps the household going - but she is also a tarot card reader who makes little dolls that aren’t toys. Welcome to life in a small Southern town.
