A review by jbraith
Flood by Melissa Scholes Young

5.0

Flood explores the homecoming of Laura Brooks, who returns to her family and friends in Hannibal, MO after a decade away once life throws her some curveballs. She is forced to grapple with big decisions in her own life while also navigating the intense trials and tribulations of those she holds dear. This book is packed with emotion and is so effectively written – no word is wasted in helping to set the scene and to allow the reader to feel what Laura experiences. These were some of the most accessible yet compellingly complex characters I’ve encountered recently. I loved Flood deeply and would wholeheartedly recommend it, especially to readers who enjoyed stories dealing with family drama like Ann Patchett’s Commonwealth, and books by Celeste Ng or Elizabeth Strout, to name a few.