One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
I couldn’t give a definite answer on why I chose to read the book. The story itself isn’t one I really would have dove into. Perhaps it was how the book cover looked. Perhaps it’s that me and my wife are talking about visiting Savannah for our very first time either this year or next, or maybe I have been watching too much Savannah Bananas baseball. I randomly came across this book through Libby, and I became glued to it.
Before I discuss further, I will say there is a trigger warning. The story mentions about the main character being raped when she was younger. It does not go into full details of what happened, but this book mentions it throughout.
This story is about a woman who moved away from Georgia when she discovered she was pregnant after being raped at a party as an eighteen year old. She comes back down once she hears news of her father’s health condition.
Her attacker is in prison, though his mother still lives at home and his twin brother moves back down. His family is very wealthy and well known.
The story revolves around the perspective of the woman and of the twin brother and who they collided. This story is of forgiveness and hardships.
It’s one of those stories that I was unable to put down. I finished it within three days because it stayed interesting to me and ready so smoothly. If done correctly, this story would make an excellent movie.
Even if you aren’t into a story like this, give it a try anyway. I did and I’m so glad I tried.
by SalamiMommie