I'm always amazed by the unexpected connections and pairings in the books I read. I happened to pick up two novels that both take place in Oklahoma, and they were both intriguing page-turners in their own right.
Where the Dead Sit Talking, is Brian Hobson's debut novel, and was simply one of my absolute favorite books this year. His eerie, perfectly paced, brooding, intimate coming-of-age tale is set in rural Oklahoma in the late 1980s. Sequoyah and Rosemary are both Native American teenagers living in foster care with the Troutt family. The two are drawn together and a mysterious air takes hold. This is an absolute must read!
Wildlands, by Abby Geni, is a fascinating and disturbing tale about family, loyalty, and individuality. The book tells the story of a family of kids left to fend for themselves after they are orphaned as a result of a tornado in their small town in Oklahoma. Not only is the story riveting, but the writing is stunning as well.
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