There were a lot of moments in the novel where I heard Bartz rather than the characters. I found that scene to be an incredibly powerful and satisfying resolution for Alex. There was one such moment in Alex’s story arc that really resonated with me personally, and I found myself nodding along with her realization because it’s the type of realization that all creatives must come to at one point or another. Specifically, I really liked Bartz’s underlying commentary on creativity and finding one’s voice.
There’s all the things I like about these types of thrillers, including talk of ghosts and the supernatural. A writer’s retreat in a big estate in the middle of nowhere. I think the concept was really compelling. However, when she arrives, nothing turns out the way she hoped, and Alex and the other writers on the retreat are forced to write for their lives. When Alex is invited to attend a writer’s retreat at Blackbriar, the home of reclusive, eccentric writer, Roza Vallo, who is also Alex’s literary hero. She’s had writer’s block for a year, is on the outs with her best friend, Wren, and can’t seem to catch a break. I figured I’d take my down time to write about the most recent book I read, The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, and well, I have A LOT of thoughts about this one. I’m currently making dinner (Ina Garten’s Skillet Roasted Chicken and Potatoes from her Modern Comfort cookbook for anyone interested.)
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