Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for gifting me a digital ARC of the third book in this wonderful series by Kim Michele Richardson. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Following in line with the first two books in this series, this book goes back to the story of Cussy Lovett. We learn about her time in prison, bringing hope to the incarcerated women, while yearning for her husband and daughter.
I waited to read the second book so that I could read these two in order, and the story really resonated that way. You can read any of these books as a stand alone, but I'd highly recommend immersing yourself in this Kentucky world. While once again showcasing the themes of prejudice (Cussy has hereditary methemoglobinemia, giving her skin a blue color) and the lack of women's rights, in addition to poverty and illiteracy, this book really focuses on the effects of incarceration on the families of the poor and powerless. But it also focuses on the resiliency of the human spirit, how found family can change our lives, and the power of books.
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