I loved the child narrator in this novel. This is a book about a young girl who has had a great deal of grief thrown into her life at a very young age, and she is struggling to deal with it. Additionally, her life is changing in big ways, and she has trouble making sense of her emotions. Fortunately, she is surrounded by lots of support, but she often fails to see it (or accept it). Lots of sadness in this one, but also lots of hope. I enjoyed this read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Road Clothes Press for the opportunity to read Margaret of Thibodaux by Jo Taylor, a sweet Southern coming of age story.

"Margaret of Thibodaux" is everything I enjoy in Southern fiction: a sultry summer setting, beautiful writing and memorable characters. This novel of loss, love, friendship, lessons and forgiveness has earned a well deserved a spot on my favorites shelf that I'll revisit for years to come.

**Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.**

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After her mother dies, Margaret feels her presence, smells her perfume, and hears her singing. Her father doesn't believe her, but her friends do. Margaret struggles with moving on and letting go of her mother. Flash forward five years. Margaret's dad is set to marry Ms. Muriel which Margaret is firmly against. Everyone loves Ms. Muriel, but Margaret has hardened her heart against her. If only she can find a way to talk to her dead mother to see if her mother approves.

When I first saw the title, I knew it was set in Louisiana, therefore, I had to read it. I was not disappointed. This was a sweet, coming-of-age story set in south Louisiana in the early 1970s. It reminded me of my own childhood growing up in the Bayou state--lazy summers running the streets and hanging out with friends and neighbors.. I liked Margaret although she seemed a little immature for a 13-year old. I loved her friendship with Robert and Honey--one who was super cautious and the other who encouraged her recklessly. Some parts seemed a little slow or drug out, but overall I enjoyed watching Margaret grow and mature. I even learned a few things about vodou, which combines Catholicism with West African religious practices. The story contains themes of marriage, death and the supernatural, friendship and love,

I loved this book and the cover is just divine.

It is a coming of age read telling the story of Margaret and her Summer of growing up.

It is an emotional and beautiful read and as it is written so well it is a joy to read.

AS a 14 year old Margaret is filled with angst. Her mother is dead and her father is planning to remarry.

There is joy, drama and tragedy but this is a book most readers will want to remember..

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. This one has a little bit of something for everyone. A well written coming of age. Recommend