Genevieve
This is my second book by Wanda M. Morris, and I really enjoy how she mixes mystery with things you can actually learn while reading.
I loved learning about the Gullah Geechee people and heirs’ property law. It really opened my eyes to how property laws have historically impacted Black families in the South and how generational wealth can be taken away in quiet but damaging ways.
The story follows Deena, who’s going through a lot, losing her mother, divorce, and job loss. She ends up moving back home to Brunswick Ga after leaving Atlanta. She’s a little too curious for her own good, and that curiosity pulls her into missing person mysteries and some shady land grabs.
This was a slow burn mystery that honestly didn’t feel slow while I was reading it. I found myself wanting to pick it up all the time. I listened to the audiobook while reading my physical copy, and the narrator did an amazing job bringing the story to life.
The side characters were all great, but Uncle Duke’s personality really stood out for me,he was my favorite character.
I’m looking forward to reading more of her books!
This is my second book by Wanda M. Morris, and I really enjoy how she mixes mystery with things you can actually learn while reading.
I loved learning about the Gullah Geechee people and heirs’ property law. It really opened my eyes to how property laws have historically impacted Black families in the South and how generational wealth can be taken away in quiet but damaging ways.
The story follows Deena, who’s going through a lot, losing her mother, divorce, and job loss. She ends up moving back home to Brunswick Ga after leaving Atlanta. She’s a little too curious for her own good, and that curiosity pulls her into missing person mysteries and some shady land grabs.
This was a slow burn mystery that honestly didn’t feel slow while I was reading it. I found myself wanting to pick it up all the time. I listened to the audiobook while reading my physical copy, and the narrator did an amazing job bringing the story to life.
The side characters were all great, but Uncle Duke’s personality really stood out for me,he was my favorite character.
I’m looking forward to reading more of her books!