Author: Katie Crouch
Publisher: Poppy (Hachette Book Group)
Pages: 368
Pub Date: May 3, 2011
After the death of her free-spirited mother, sixteen-year-old Alex Lee must leave her home in northern California to live with her wealthy grandmother in Savannah, Georgia. By birth, Alex is a rightful, if unwilling, member of the Magnolia League, Savannah's long-standing debutante society. She quickly discovers that the Magnolias have made a pact with a legendary hoodoo family, the Buzzards. The Magnolias enjoy youth, beauty and power. But at what price?
As in her popular adult novels, Crouch's poignant and humorous voice shines in this seductively atmospheric story about girls growing up in a magical Southern city.--Goodreads
Okay, I feel like there's something y'all need to know about me. I am Southern, I love that I am Southern, and I will read just about anything set in the South. So, obviously this book is on that list.
However. This book is extra super-special because not only is it set in the South, but it's set in SAVANNAH, which is breathtaking, and definitely one of my favorite places. But a book needs more than just a fantastic setting, (At least most of the time. I'm sure there are exceptions.) and The Magnolia League seems to promise more than just Spanish moss and weeping willows--it's about both a debutante society and a hoodoo family! I mean, c'mon. Rich, entitled, Southern bitches + creepy magic = Yes, please!
I am counting down the days for this one! You best believe I have it marked on my Google calendar.
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
As in her popular adult novels, Crouch's poignant and humorous voice shines in this seductively atmospheric story about girls growing up in a magical Southern city.--Goodreads
Okay, I feel like there's something y'all need to know about me. I am Southern, I love that I am Southern, and I will read just about anything set in the South. So, obviously this book is on that list.
 |
| My trip to Savannah, March 2010 |
I am counting down the days for this one! You best believe I have it marked on my Google calendar.
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
I love southern books too! Especially when depicted correctly. This is a great WOW book pick!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! This is new to me. Southern books are so fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to starting this one! Nice pick!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to read this one too. I LOVE southern books as well. Savannah is one of my favorite places. I actually visited two years ago in March as well. It's beautiful! I'd move there!
ReplyDeleteI love books set in the south - really looking forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteSally.
http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday-10.html
my interest has been sparked!! I am adding this one to the TBR pile! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick. The cover is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThis book looks FABULOUS. I'm also living in the south... IF you consider Kentucky to be "The South," but hey, whatever :) Hoodoo family & debs? COUNT ME IN. Also... I love "Southern Bitches." hahaha
ReplyDelete