The first half or so of this book really got me. It sucked me in quicker than I expected — the writing has a very simplistic quality in a positive way, it’s clean and clear and I feel as if I’ve spent time at Horseshoe Hill and all of its natural splendor. The second half lost me a little bit — it felt more tedious — but ultimately it was the characters that kept me hooked. Luke, Roosevelt, Lula, Joe Green, Angus, Heather — they were the backbone to this quietly emotional story.

If you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing southern hospitality and sipping iced tea or bourbon on the front porch, then now is your chance!

There is a long span of what appears to be undeveloped beauty traversing Highway 319 from north Tallahassee up to Thomasville, Georgia, but it is actually a group of carefully managed plantations with long traditions of horse riding, quail hunting, and land stewardship. This is the setting for this gem of a novel that revolves around two families living on Horseshoe Plantation, one the owners and the other a woman and her young son, rescued from an abusive relationship. It is a place where the help are loved like family and the land and animals are as carefully tended as the children. Over decades we see love blossom and tragedy endured and then a threat to everything they hold dear. A conglomerate of billionaires plot to buy up the plantations and turn it into their version of a Disneylike utopia. It's David versus Goliath and you have to keep reading, all the while hoping for a happy ending. I can easily envision a sequel or a movie of this captivating work of southern literature.

I received a drc from the publisher via NetGalley.

I dont know how many times im crying when read this book. Honestly, this is a moving book, a thoughful about meaning of life, loves between human realtionship; family, friend, workers, love and animals, love of the land, and how to manage the crisis that happened in their life.

I believed that everyone deserved a second chance especially in love. When someone failed in marriage life’s because of alcoholic husband, then she deserves to be happy when their child was grown up. They need somebody because they are lonely. The loneliness happened when their childs are growing up and make their own way like what happened to Grace.

The love between Luke and Annabelle. They had being friends since childhood where Luke’s momma, Grace was worked with the Parker’s family. Grace and Luke had a home to stay in even life. Parkers took care of them like a family. When Luke and Annabelle was grown up, Parker denied their relationship because they are too young and surely they will fall in love with someone else. Years pass, Annabelle married with someone else, and she died from fire. Parker cant bear it because he loose his wife and daughter. He decide to move far away from Hourseshoe Hills and ask Luke to manage their estate and property really well. Luke move on and find someone else to lived together.

The conflict in this story not focuses on love but the land of Hourseshoe Hill where a group of billionaire investor try to take the land for development. Luke need to stop the development. The future of the Red Hills hangs in balance.

In The Kingdom of Quail, readers are transported to the enchanting landscape of South Georgia, where the intricate tapestry of relationships unfolds over decades. Luke Johnson's journey, from abandonment by his alcoholic father to finding solace in the embrace of the Parkers on a quail plantation, is a poignant exploration of resilience and growth. The novel beautifully captures the essence of the unspoiled environment, adding a layer of depth to the narrative. As family tensions and external threats loom, the characters navigate through complexities, creating a rich and immersive Southern saga. The Kingdom of Quail is a literary gem that not only portrays the beauty of the Red Hills but also explores the intricacies of love, loyalty, and the timeless connection to the land.

Y'all, The Kingdom of Quail is like a Southern feast for your soul – a literary journey that'll have you hooked from the first page! Picture this: Luke Johnson, abandoned by his no-good dad, finds a new home on a quail plantation in South Georgia. It's all sweet tea and sunshine until a romance sparks with the Parker girl, throwin' a bit of drama into the mix. But hold onto your cowboy hats because when billionaire investors threaten the Red Hills, Luke turns into a Southern superhero! This book's got everything – family secrets, forbidden love, and a showdown that'll make you want to grab a front-row seat on the porch. If you're looking for a literary escape with a side of Southern sass, The Kingdom of Quail is your ticket to the charm-filled Red Hills!