This book was everything I wanted and more. The characters were not typical "Oh shucks" stereotypes of the South. The mystery was completely real and upheld until the very end. Natalie Parker did an absolutely astounding job bringing the south and the swamp to life in this gripping novel about a girl desperate to find her brother - who came out of the swamp as her new sister.

I loved the movie, and had no idea there was a book until earlier this year. Not too different from the movie, which I'm in love with and own a DVD and Digital copy of...but of course the book came first! The characters were interesting and detailed, although I'm sad Alex fell a little flat in the book. But I definitely enjoyed it and would read again!

I'm loving the book. The characters are only becoming more complex - especially Orleanna, who's thoughts are revealed many years after the daughters are narrating. It adds a depth to the novel that isn't seen through the eyes of the four daughters. Even the chapters by Ruth May are insightful. The author maintains a great connection to the story through a four year old, as well as she does a 16 year old