Arrestingly beautiful, Lily quickly–and innocently–draws the wrong kind of attention. Meanwhile, Callie meets a man who offers her the freedom to abandon social constraints and discover her truest self. After Lily has a baby, Callie witnesses something she was never meant to see–or did she? Her memory is a haze, just an image in her mind of Emmy standing on a darkened riverbank and cradling Lily’s missing baby girl. Only when the sisters are separated does the truth slowly come to light through their letters–including a revelation that will shape the rest of Callie’s life.

This book had plenty of sweet moments mixed in with Southern culture and the meaning of family. I read the entire book in one day because I was so invested in the characters, in the storyline, and in solving the mystery that unraveled. The author writes in such a way that you feel immediately like you belong to the culture of the book, and I felt as though I had been transported in time. I loved that Callie was encouraged to be who she was meant to be, and I enjoyed how the author depicted her memory coming back. There were some great lessons throughout the story, including one about trusting your instincts. It was very enjoyable!