Thank you, Celadon Books, and George Dawes Green for the opportunity to read this book! It was released, yesterday, July 19th, 2022!

Yesterday, I participated in the Little Free Library Book Drop for The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. If you look up the hashtag, you can see where there are copies at Free Little Libraries from all around the country, and trust me, you want to read this book. The book begins with friends Luke and Stony meeting their friends at a bar. However, the night doesn’t turn out as planned, Stony is missing and Luke is murdered. The man who is suspected of murder is a notorious slumlord. He hires Morgana Musgrove who owns a detective agency. Her son, Ransom, and niece, Jaq has close ties with the homeless community and they investigate Luke’s murder. Their investigation takes them from the homeless communities to the homes of the elite and uncovers one of Savannah’s most important secrets.

I loved the synopsis, everything drew me in. The prologue intrigued me. But then I hit the first chapter and I wasn’t sure if I would love it. Then I hit chapter two and I was hooked. I was fully immersed in this mystery with extremely complex characters. I think the one thing that really caught my attention is the dialogue. It is emotional, but full of wit.–Especially from Morgana. She is not a great mother, but you can’t help but enjoy her candor. I love Jaq and Ransom’s relationship, they are truly there for each other and want justice. However, I did appreciate the dive into the dysfunction of the Musgrove family.

At first glance, this seems like a casual murder mystery, but the murder is committed to uncovering a secret in Savannah, one that many would die to protect. It really shows the darker side of Savannah, rather than the expansive plantations. I also want to point out that it is imperative that readers also read the historical note at the end. It adds so much depth to this mystery.