A review by booksandcoffeerequired
Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson

4.0

Joshilyn Jackson has become a favorite comfort read author, and gods in Alabama held up just as well as the other two of hers I've read. Perfect summer reading, Jackson always serves up the best, most unique characters - Arlene, a college professor, has sworn off lying and sex to make up for a terrible thing she did years ago...but when that past comes right to her front door, Arlene must go home to Alabama to reconcile with her past, with her boyfriend that's never met the family in tow. While I read Backseat Saints first, not knowing it was a kind of sequel to gods in Alabama, I still loved and enjoyed Arlene's story. A tale of learning to heal from past trauma as well as to learn to love those in your life you never thought you would, I really appreciated how Arlene's story shows the struggles Southern families deal with - as well as how much family does for its loved ones. A light read that focuses on heavy topics, it's a refreshing breeze on a hot day. The humor and romantic relationships are top notch as always, too.