Kenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags.
Charlotte Watson Sherman Book order
This author delves into the profound themes of healing and reconciling with the past, driven by history as her muse. Through her words, imagery, ritual, dream, and magic, she crafts narratives that possess a distinctive literary style. Her writing is propelled by a deep-seated urge for understanding and reflection.
- 2022
- 2020
One Dark Body
- 210 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of Pearl, Washington, the narrative intertwines the lives of Raisin, a girl abandoned at birth, and her mother Nola, who seeks to reclaim her. Their story is haunted by family tragedies, including the spirits of Raisin's father and Nola's mother. The plot also follows Sin-Sin, a boy grappling with his identity, and his connection with Blue, a healer who guides him into manhood. Themes of abandonment, trauma, and cultural heritage are explored through the characters' complex histories and relationships.