Fed to Red Birds By Rijn Collins
In "Fed to Red Birds," Elva, an Australian with a deep love for Iceland, finds solace in the country's enchanting landscape, a place her mother might have returned to after disappearing. Her grandfather, a renowned children's book author, resides in a remote village, adding to the mystical allure of Iceland. Elva shares her passion for peculiarities, from Victorian collectibles to old spells, and works in a shop of curiosities.
As she navigates Icelandic language school and explores her obsessions, Elva encounters Remy, a painter harboring secrets of his own. Amidst the enchanting backdrop of Iceland, Elva grapples with her quirks, some of which she struggles to control. When her grandfather suffers a stroke, the forces that haunt her imagination threaten to overwhelm her.
Rijn Collins, in her captivating debut, weaves a tale of everyday magic, both dark and light, exploring the complexities of families and the shadows they cast.
"Fed to Red Birds" transports readers to remote corners of the world and the human heart, creating a beautifully evocative portrait of an enchanted mind in an enchanting place 📚❤️