A review by callanisreading
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Kya lives in a marsh on the North Carolina coast, lonely but for the company of seagulls. When the local football star turns up dead, Kya draws attention as a suspect in his murder. Woven with mystery and romance, Owens offers a love song to the boundless beauty of nature in her debut novel.