"Economical, evocative prose reflects the leisurely pace of Southern living and movingly conveys family tensions, family love, and the power of stories to bring generations together."
-Publishers Weekly, Starred review
"Holt once again excels at creating character and an evocative sense of place." School Library Journal
"Holt is a good storyteller who goes to great pains to get it right when writing about Louisiana." Baton Rouge Advocate
