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Reviewed by Keana Sackett-Moomey for Readers' Favorite
Set in 1974 in south Louisiana, Margaret of Thibodaux by Jo Taylor centers around a 14-year-old girl who tries her best to cope with the loss of her beloved mother, Veone, who died six years earlier. Margaret can still sense the gentle presence of her mother, even though others cannot. When she discovers that her father is engaged to Muriel, the beloved town doctor, Margaret is heartbroken. A visit to Veone's grave further increases Margaret's anxieties after she discovers a strange poem at the site that generates more questions than answers. Set on making contact with her mother's spirit again, Margaret visits Jezebel, a Voodoo spiritualist, hoping to fulfill this heart-pounding request. Over time, she is guided on a journey that compels her to acknowledge loss beyond her own isolated experiences while being mindful of the adversities of others.
Margaret of Thibodaux by Jo Taylor is a compelling historical drama that takes readers on a bewitching journey into Louisiana's rich social and cultural dynamics in the early 1940s. This immersive story keenly demonstrates social change, a well-fleshed-out illustration of Southern life in America, and intense coming-of-age junctures. Margaret's story is one of intrepidity as she maneuvers the intimidating moral dilemmas and social settings of her era. Her sense of loss (and her journey toward inner healing) will be deeply felt by every reader of this breathtaking tale. Taylor flawlessly weaves invaluable historical insights into the plot. Each chapter feels like a thrilling quest deeper into Margaret’s profound and vulnerable world. This compelling tale is perfect for historical fiction fans or book lovers who value novels that personify the strength of the human spirit, grief, and closure.
