Many thanks to my friends at @alcovepress for the #gifted copy of this book.  

 

If I hadn’t already been pining for summertime, I would have after reading this book.  

 

Set amongst the coastal waters of Alabama, this book oozed the very essence of summer.  

 

☀️ bathing suits and sundresses

☀️ honeysuckle and jasmine

☀️ sitting on the dock and going for boat rides

☀️ low country boil and garden-fresh veggies

 

The River Runs South is a feel-good story that explores themes of love, family ties, embracing life, and processing grief.  I appreciated Camille’s inner strength, but it was Willa’s spunkiness that fully endeared me.  

What stood out most in this novel was its focus on ecological stewardship.  The storyline made it apparent how precious those natural waterways are and how harming them wreaks havoc on the entire ecosystem.  

 

Be forewarned: Don’t read this book while hungry!  Camille is quite the cook and had my mouth watering at each turn of the page.  I wish recipes had been included at the end!