Happy First Line Friday! Today I’m sharing the first line of Valerie Fraser Luesse’s newest release, Under the Bayou Moon.
“Raphe Broussard was just a boy when he first saw it – glimpsed it, at least.”
Under the Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse
The Basics
Title: Under the Bayou Moon
Author: Valerie Fraser Luesse
Publication Date: August 3, 2021
Genre: Historical Southern Fiction
My Rating: 5 Stars
From the Back Cover:
When Ellie Fields accepts a teaching job in a tiny Louisiana town deep in bayou country in 1949, she knows her life will change–but she could never imagine just how dramatically.
Though rightfully suspicious of outsiders, who have threatened both their language and their unique culture, most of the residents come to appreciate the young and idealistic schoolteacher, and she’s soon teaching just about everyone, despite opposition from both the school board and a politician with ulterior motives. Yet it’s the lessons Ellie herself will learn–from new friends, a captivating Cajun fisherman, and even a legendary white alligator haunting the bayou–that will make all the difference.
Take a step away from the familiar and enter the shadowy waters of bayou country for a story of risk, resilience, and romance.
My Review
Valerie Fraser Luesse brings the Louisiana bayou country to life on the page in Under the Bayou Moon. This enchanting story speaks of family, community, and love in the lyrical voice of a gifted storyteller. The characters will win your heart from the first page – from Ellie’s spunk and dedication to her newfound community, to Raphe’s loyalty and faithfulness, to all of the other charming and sometimes quirky characters who call Bernadette home. A little mystery and intrigue balance out the slower-paced, character-driven plot. This book is sure to please fans of Susie Finkbeiner, Lauren K. Denton, and Amanda Cox.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Revell!
Happy Friday!
I’m currently reading Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L. Busse. This is a new-to-me author and genre. So far, it’s pretty engaging. I’m just beginning chapter 13 so I’ll share a line from there.
“Theo spent the month collecting everything he could on the subject.”
Hope you have an excellent weekend!
It’s always fun to try something new! Happy reading! 😃
Under the Bayou Moon was one of my favorite books of this year.
My first line is from a book coming out on the 31st
Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden:
April 1900. New York City
How could a man buy a new suit with a dozen eggs?
I just read Carved in Stone too – so good! 😊
I enjoyed this story! Lyrical is a great description.
My first line is from Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel: https://daniellegrandinetti.com/2021/08/27/first-line-friday-undercurrent-of-secrets/