Sweet Water

Set in 1983 Texas, this poignant novel explores the intertwined lives of two women connected by music, memory, and complex family ties. Through a letter addressed to her late mother's former lover’s daughter, Lola recounts her own journey, revealing stories of her mother, Camille, a blues singer, and her own coming of age. With themes of inheritance, identity, and resilience, the narrative delves into the experiences of Black women navigating their personal histories and relationships, structured like a blues song to evoke deep emotion and reflection.