The Storm

I was surprised by how much I loved this. I couldn’t put it down, and I think that it might be my favorite of all of Rachel Hawkins’ books. St. Medard’s Bay, Alabama, is famous for its beautiful beaches, its deadly hurricanes, and Lo Bailey–the nineteen-year-old accused of murdering her much older lover, Landon Fitzroy, during a 1984 hurricane. Now in modern day, Geneva Corliss owns the Rosalie Inn and learns that a writer (and Lo) is returning to St. Medard’s to tell Lo’s story; she recognizes the financial opportunity for the hotel. Lo claims she’s here to set the record straight, but as time goes on, it becomes clear that Lo’s intentions might be more sinister than they seem. Secrets come out about Lo (some of which affect Geneva), and no one seems to be who they say they are. It’s super twisty and, at times, felt impossible to put down. I really loved it.