This young adult book centers around Tilly Pruitt, a young woman growing up at the cusp of the Civil War. Her twin brother, Noah, is itching to go fight, but because their father walked out on the family, their mother is hesitant to lose someone else. They live in a town along the Mississippi River where boats frequently make stops. One day, an exotic young woman from New Orleans, Delphine, and her black companion, Calinda, disembark there, seeking refuge at Tilly's house. They bring with them mysteries, secrets, and a way of life unknown to the Pruitt family. Ultimately, their arrival will change the Pruitts forever.
I found this to be a very interesting read. Set during the Civil War, the war itself isn't prominently featured for most of the book (it is towards the later part of the book). This story is more focused on the way of life and society during that era and even discusses points about race and how fluid race can be. Keep in mind that the first chapter is set in 1916 by telling the story of a descendant of the Pruitts on his way back to the family homestead with his children in tow, then the bulk of the book is a flashback, and finally everything comes back together in 1916. I bring this up only because it isn't mentioned on the back cover & it's a bit weird to start reading a book that you think is going to be about the Civil War and have it start in 1916. This is a pretty captivating read with a few twists that will make it worth your while. Although meant for young adults, adults can read this too without feeling talked down to. In fact, it does give you some pretty mature, deep things to think about afterward.
I found this to be a very interesting read. Set during the Civil War, the war itself isn't prominently featured for most of the book (it is towards the later part of the book). This story is more focused on the way of life and society during that era and even discusses points about race and how fluid race can be. Keep in mind that the first chapter is set in 1916 by telling the story of a descendant of the Pruitts on his way back to the family homestead with his children in tow, then the bulk of the book is a flashback, and finally everything comes back together in 1916. I bring this up only because it isn't mentioned on the back cover & it's a bit weird to start reading a book that you think is going to be about the Civil War and have it start in 1916. This is a pretty captivating read with a few twists that will make it worth your while. Although meant for young adults, adults can read this too without feeling talked down to. In fact, it does give you some pretty mature, deep things to think about afterward.
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