Well color me happy, Kathryn Stockett has done it again! That’s right, the one and only @kathrynstockettauthor, famous for her beloved novel The Help from 2009, is back with yet another incredible underdog story! I just love how this author captures the essence of girl power and had me cheering out loud for these amazing gals right from the start!
This new novel shines a light on the harsh options available to girls and women in the 1930s, often forcing many of them to make high-risk decisions with their limited options.This book was so heartfelt, and each character was incredibly memorable. I honestly believe characterization is Kathryn Stockett's superpower; every time I pick up one of her books, I feel like I’ve made new best friends. She has a knack for crafting protagonists who may be downtrodden and flawed but are undeniably good at heart - it makes it impossible not to root for them!
And y'all know I'm a sucker for a good southern fiction novel - and this one had all the elements that I look for in this genre: rich dialogue between eccentric characters, a slow atmospheric unfolding of family secrets, thought-provoking racial and religious dynamics, and an exploration of social change. Of course, a young spunky southern girl always enhances the narrative, and 11-year-old Meg definitely fit the bill!
What a joy to be #gifted this early review copy from @spiegelandgrau & @netgalley ! Thank you so much! This was my NUMBER ONE MOST ANTICIPATED READ of the year, and boy was it worth the wait! Kathryn Stockett, you're a QUEEN!
Read 5/5/26
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