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The House Built on Alligator Bones
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The Greers built their fortune on alligator bones.
Dartrine Beaumont believes her mother’s sudden death has left her alone in the world—until she learns of long-lost wealthy relatives living in Florida. Confused but delighted by the possibility of extended family, Dart travels to her grandmother’s stately Gilded Age mansion on Amelia Island for answers, just in time to stake a claim on an unusual inheritance: an alligator farming empire.
Her arrival at Greer House isn’t everything she hoped. Without warning, Dart finds herself in fierce competition with her grandmother’s arrogant heir-apparent, and tensions rise as threatening acts of vandalism escalate on one of the farms. More unsettling is her hostile grandmother’s fanatical belief that the danger stems from a curse; according to legend, a larger-than-life alligator hunted down by a bloodthirsty ancestor still haunts the family. Yet Dart can’t deny that the farm’s placid alligators hiss only at Greers, or that a shadowy figure creeps through the mansion’s halls, plaguing her with suspicions that the mythical alligator and monstrous, long-dead matriarch may have unfinished business.
As Dart uncovers the truth about her violent birthright, she faces a terrible accept her place in her family’s grim legacy or forge a new path by slaying a different beast entirely.
Dartrine Beaumont believes her mother’s sudden death has left her alone in the world—until she learns of long-lost wealthy relatives living in Florida. Confused but delighted by the possibility of extended family, Dart travels to her grandmother’s stately Gilded Age mansion on Amelia Island for answers, just in time to stake a claim on an unusual inheritance: an alligator farming empire.
Her arrival at Greer House isn’t everything she hoped. Without warning, Dart finds herself in fierce competition with her grandmother’s arrogant heir-apparent, and tensions rise as threatening acts of vandalism escalate on one of the farms. More unsettling is her hostile grandmother’s fanatical belief that the danger stems from a curse; according to legend, a larger-than-life alligator hunted down by a bloodthirsty ancestor still haunts the family. Yet Dart can’t deny that the farm’s placid alligators hiss only at Greers, or that a shadowy figure creeps through the mansion’s halls, plaguing her with suspicions that the mythical alligator and monstrous, long-dead matriarch may have unfinished business.
As Dart uncovers the truth about her violent birthright, she faces a terrible accept her place in her family’s grim legacy or forge a new path by slaying a different beast entirely.
384 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication October 6, 2026
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Sophia Huneycutt
1 book7 followersSophia Huneycutt was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida. Her short fiction has won the Porch Prize, judged by Kevin Wilson, and appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, STORY, The Greensboro Review, Nashville Review, and elsewhere. She has received support from the de Groot Foundation, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and the Ohio Arts Council. A Tin House alumna, she holds a BA in English literature from Davidson College and an MFA in creative writing from the Ohio State University. The House Built on Alligator Bones is her first novel.
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February 4, 2026guys sophia was my instructor for my literary publishing class so i may be biased but im SO EXCITED TO READ THIS
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The House Built on Alligator Bones
By Sophia Hunneycutt
Pub Date:Oct 06 2026
This is a heavily character driven book. There is a wild family mystery that is unsettling from the start. I enjoyed the character development and family mystery kept me interested.
This book definitely gave me can't trust anyone vibes.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton for the opportunity to read this book early in return for my honest review.
By Sophia Hunneycutt
Pub Date:Oct 06 2026
This is a heavily character driven book. There is a wild family mystery that is unsettling from the start. I enjoyed the character development and family mystery kept me interested.
This book definitely gave me can't trust anyone vibes.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton for the opportunity to read this book early in return for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The House Built On Alligator Bones opens on Dartrine (Dart) Beaumont walking through the collapsing corpse of her ancestral home debating the fate of her unborn child and recounting the story of the curse that haunts her family.
What follows is a strong southern gothic horror that explores abusive family systems and the corruption that comes when human greed and nature collide. The atmosphere is chilling despite the heat and detailed, and the charged family dynamics have real teeth. In fact, the combination was effective enough to force me to slow down and stop while reading at several points. The gore is not mild when it is present, and if you can't deal with animals being harmed, this is not the book for you. Same if you struggle with emotional abuse or abusive family systems. It was very much worth the discomfort for me.
Dart is not an entirely reliable narrator, and doesn't really try to be. Her life is shaped by trauma, isolation, and the reality of living with an invisible illness. We get to see and live with the way having POTS has changed how Dart has to navigates the world and what she expects of others. The fact that she is dependent on some assistance for survival heightens the hostile atmosphere of the Florida gator farm. So does her desperation to finally be loved and cared for by someone who doesn't see her as a monster.
We are told that her family has a long history of a variety of chronic illnesses, and to the point POTS plays a role in the curse's origin. There is the implication that the ongoing health struggle of the family are part of nature's revenge. It feels strange to have disease/disability treated as a moral punishment in 2026 when the author avoids other genre pitfalls by not having the curse come from stigmatized religions or people. Of course, the very limited representation of non-white people in a southern gothic talking about a house built on bones has its own discomfort.
I do believe that the book does manage to stand despite this in part because of the depiction of the ways in which white women can become complicit or even driving forces in destructive power systems. We are given space to understand the decisions of the matriarchs of the Greer family while seeing exactly how monstrous they actually were. I was a little disappointed in the final resolution of the novel. Dart provides us an extremely poetic and quotable resolution to the novel, but when compared to the visceral intensity of the rest of the novel, it feels like it is wrapped up a little too kindly to the surviving characters.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
What follows is a strong southern gothic horror that explores abusive family systems and the corruption that comes when human greed and nature collide. The atmosphere is chilling despite the heat and detailed, and the charged family dynamics have real teeth. In fact, the combination was effective enough to force me to slow down and stop while reading at several points. The gore is not mild when it is present, and if you can't deal with animals being harmed, this is not the book for you. Same if you struggle with emotional abuse or abusive family systems. It was very much worth the discomfort for me.
Dart is not an entirely reliable narrator, and doesn't really try to be. Her life is shaped by trauma, isolation, and the reality of living with an invisible illness. We get to see and live with the way having POTS has changed how Dart has to navigates the world and what she expects of others. The fact that she is dependent on some assistance for survival heightens the hostile atmosphere of the Florida gator farm. So does her desperation to finally be loved and cared for by someone who doesn't see her as a monster.
We are told that her family has a long history of a variety of chronic illnesses, and to the point POTS plays a role in the curse's origin. There is the implication that the ongoing health struggle of the family are part of nature's revenge. It feels strange to have disease/disability treated as a moral punishment in 2026 when the author avoids other genre pitfalls by not having the curse come from stigmatized religions or people. Of course, the very limited representation of non-white people in a southern gothic talking about a house built on bones has its own discomfort.
I do believe that the book does manage to stand despite this in part because of the depiction of the ways in which white women can become complicit or even driving forces in destructive power systems. We are given space to understand the decisions of the matriarchs of the Greer family while seeing exactly how monstrous they actually were. I was a little disappointed in the final resolution of the novel. Dart provides us an extremely poetic and quotable resolution to the novel, but when compared to the visceral intensity of the rest of the novel, it feels like it is wrapped up a little too kindly to the surviving characters.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
as someone who knows a thing or two about a powerful matriarch who lives on past her death and once sewed hair into portraits (what are the odds, lmao!), and as a reader who is OBZEST with alligators, hauntings, and doomed/tragic family lines, this book is BURSTING with everything I need.
the atmosphere here is unmatched. the way we slowly sink into greers' house and their history is so satisfyingly spooky; the small bits of the paranormal that poke through act as beautiful moments of unrest and catharsis in what they represent. as such, I actually think this would have been a lot better served as a slow-burn literary gothic, rather than one with the pacing and stakes that follow the dramatic arcs of a proper thriller. I was ravenous for any information about this family I could get: leon, the older generations' experiences growing up, ida herself, and our mc's mother-daughter relationship. I really craved a bit more juice when it came to their family history, and the cycle and hereditability of violence.
as such, I felt very thrown off kilter-by the action scenes and neat conclusion. everything ended up feeling very cinematic in a way that I wasn't massively invested in.
regardless, I think that some of the writing in this book is SO exciting!! from memory: the barn (if I'm remembering correctly) affixed to the gator farm building being described as being a tumor; the slow-build of the haunting developing over time. sometimes, though, I do think the lyrical writing floundered when it came to the actions scenes. some similes felt out of place; someone's words hanging in the air "like a feather" without any indication or call-back as to why that was the imagery used. an "anvil" hitting an ankle that is later revealed to be a bite. I felt that the use of plain language would have served these scenes much better, and that it only muddled my ability to picture what was going on, thus negating the sense of urgency.
ultimately, I do think this book ended up having a heavier focus on commercial entertainment than I cared for, and I would have drooled over a more immersive literary experience. despite these personal criticisms, it's hard for me to look past the atmosphere, setting, and imagery, as they were just so good.
I think I can settle on a 3.5 here. thank you for the advanced copy! :)
the atmosphere here is unmatched. the way we slowly sink into greers' house and their history is so satisfyingly spooky; the small bits of the paranormal that poke through act as beautiful moments of unrest and catharsis in what they represent. as such, I actually think this would have been a lot better served as a slow-burn literary gothic, rather than one with the pacing and stakes that follow the dramatic arcs of a proper thriller. I was ravenous for any information about this family I could get: leon, the older generations' experiences growing up, ida herself, and our mc's mother-daughter relationship. I really craved a bit more juice when it came to their family history, and the cycle and hereditability of violence.
as such, I felt very thrown off kilter-by the action scenes and neat conclusion. everything ended up feeling very cinematic in a way that I wasn't massively invested in.
regardless, I think that some of the writing in this book is SO exciting!! from memory: the barn (if I'm remembering correctly) affixed to the gator farm building being described as being a tumor; the slow-build of the haunting developing over time. sometimes, though, I do think the lyrical writing floundered when it came to the actions scenes. some similes felt out of place; someone's words hanging in the air "like a feather" without any indication or call-back as to why that was the imagery used. an "anvil" hitting an ankle that is later revealed to be a bite. I felt that the use of plain language would have served these scenes much better, and that it only muddled my ability to picture what was going on, thus negating the sense of urgency.
ultimately, I do think this book ended up having a heavier focus on commercial entertainment than I cared for, and I would have drooled over a more immersive literary experience. despite these personal criticisms, it's hard for me to look past the atmosphere, setting, and imagery, as they were just so good.
I think I can settle on a 3.5 here. thank you for the advanced copy! :)
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Rating 3.75 rounded up
The House Built on Alligator Bones by Sophia Huneycutt is dark, eerie, and suspenseful, with a strong Southern Gothic atmosphere. In true Southern Gothic style its a thriller about family secrets, inheritance, and a possible curse lurking in the Florida swamps. As a Florida Native I have always had a respectful and healthy fear of our official state reptile and oddly enough have dreamed of being stalked by them on and my whole life. Ok so maybe the fear is not as healthy as I first claimed. Anyway, back to the book.
Dark and ominous, the story constantly suggests that something is wrong beneath the surface with both the Greer family and their history. The mansion, the swamps, and the alligator farms create a sense of constant danger and impending doom. For me the Florida swamp setting is the core of this novel. The humid air, dark water, and lurking alligators create a heavy, moody atmosphere that makes the story feel mysterious and unsettling. Truly portraying a sinister, suspenseful, and haunting feel that perfectly fits a Southern-Gothic mystery about family curses and buried secrets.
This is a character heavy read. The story spends a lot of time exploring Dartrine “Dart” Beaumont’s thoughts and emotions, the complex Greer family relationships, uncovering the Greer family’s past and the tension that comes from trust issues, manipulation, and hidden intentions among characters. That said, the pacing can feel slow in the middle as the novel focuses on family history and character dynamics. Some of the rivalries and motivations between relatives are interesting but occasionally difficult to keep track of. I also found myself wanting a little more clarity around the supernatural elements.
Overall, The House Built on Alligator Bones has a rich atmosphere, unusual setting, and family-mystery plot that is truly engaging. If you enjoy stories about complicated families, haunting legacies, and mysteries buried in the past, this one is definitely worth picking up.
The House Built on Alligator Bones by Sophia Huneycutt is dark, eerie, and suspenseful, with a strong Southern Gothic atmosphere. In true Southern Gothic style its a thriller about family secrets, inheritance, and a possible curse lurking in the Florida swamps. As a Florida Native I have always had a respectful and healthy fear of our official state reptile and oddly enough have dreamed of being stalked by them on and my whole life. Ok so maybe the fear is not as healthy as I first claimed. Anyway, back to the book.
Dark and ominous, the story constantly suggests that something is wrong beneath the surface with both the Greer family and their history. The mansion, the swamps, and the alligator farms create a sense of constant danger and impending doom. For me the Florida swamp setting is the core of this novel. The humid air, dark water, and lurking alligators create a heavy, moody atmosphere that makes the story feel mysterious and unsettling. Truly portraying a sinister, suspenseful, and haunting feel that perfectly fits a Southern-Gothic mystery about family curses and buried secrets.
This is a character heavy read. The story spends a lot of time exploring Dartrine “Dart” Beaumont’s thoughts and emotions, the complex Greer family relationships, uncovering the Greer family’s past and the tension that comes from trust issues, manipulation, and hidden intentions among characters. That said, the pacing can feel slow in the middle as the novel focuses on family history and character dynamics. Some of the rivalries and motivations between relatives are interesting but occasionally difficult to keep track of. I also found myself wanting a little more clarity around the supernatural elements.
Overall, The House Built on Alligator Bones has a rich atmosphere, unusual setting, and family-mystery plot that is truly engaging. If you enjoy stories about complicated families, haunting legacies, and mysteries buried in the past, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The book starts off with our main character 'Dart' returning to her now ruined ancestral home, then we get to see how she got there in the first place...reuniting with family she did not know she had...and learning the hard way on why she never got the chance to meet that family prior.
I love that Dart is a very flawed character, she is very much as we learn a part of her family. But she does has the opportunity to change and take a different path. A lot of the book is going through the changes of emotion and perceptions that Dart has towards he family and wanting to belong. That does not take away from the eerie atmosphere throughout the book. There are many instances in which action happens while there is character development going on. The way the author incorprated the generational traumas and current day Darts dealings was done very very well, I was not bored at all with the inner monologs.
I do wish there was a bit more of the horror element, while the atmosphere was really good...I was hoping for a few more scarier or eerie bits involving Ida or even Gazzie.
Overall, a very fun experience with reading this novel. I would definitely recommend this to my audience as it is definitely a more action packed generation trauma type horror novel.
I love that Dart is a very flawed character, she is very much as we learn a part of her family. But she does has the opportunity to change and take a different path. A lot of the book is going through the changes of emotion and perceptions that Dart has towards he family and wanting to belong. That does not take away from the eerie atmosphere throughout the book. There are many instances in which action happens while there is character development going on. The way the author incorprated the generational traumas and current day Darts dealings was done very very well, I was not bored at all with the inner monologs.
I do wish there was a bit more of the horror element, while the atmosphere was really good...I was hoping for a few more scarier or eerie bits involving Ida or even Gazzie.
Overall, a very fun experience with reading this novel. I would definitely recommend this to my audience as it is definitely a more action packed generation trauma type horror novel.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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“I am wicked, and I am loved. Apparently, both things can be true.” 🐊🦴🌺
TLDR;
A 2026 must-read. Most suited for readers who enjoy gothic thrillers like The Only One Left and Midnight Is the Darkest Hour. I rate this a 3/5 on my AT Intensity Scale due to several detailed scenes of violence (primarily animal slaughtering) and themes of generational trauma, bullying, family secrets, and inherited evil.
Title: The House Built on Alligator Bones
Author: Sophia Huneycutt
Publisher: Dutton
Release Date: October 2026
Format: Ebook
ARC: Thank you NetGalley and Dutton!
⭐ Star Rating: 4.5/5
🔪 AT Intensity Rating: 3/5
📄 Pages: 384
Quick Descriptors
• Southern Gothic
• Thriller pacing with Gothic Horror aesthetic
• Generational curse
• Mystical alligator
• Family secrets
• Dark inheritance
• Atmospheric coastal setting
Review
A haunting Southern Gothic Horror Thriller about the weight of legacy and the monsters families leave behind.
While The House Built on Alligator Bones begins with an unexpected inheritance, the story quickly reveals itself to be about something far darker: the generational curse Dartrine (Dart) Beaumont unknowingly carries and the secrets her family has hidden from her for years.
After the sudden death of her mother, Dart receives an unexpected visit from her long lost Aunt Virginia and discovers that her relatives are tied to a powerful alligator farming empire on Amelia Island. Hoping to finally understand where she came from, she travels to Greer House, only to find a family that views her as a threat, a legacy built on violence, and whispers of a curse tied to a mystical ancestor.
What makes this story compelling is that the true conflict isn’t just external. Dart has spent her entire life grappling with dark impulses and shame, believing there is something fundamentally wrong with her. As she learns more about her family’s past, she begins to question whether those instincts are simply part of who she is or something she inherited.
The novel also thoughtfully incorporates Dart’s experience living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), bringing awareness to the condition while shaping how she navigates stress, danger, and the physically demanding world she’s stepped into.
Huneycutt leans into classic Southern Gothic atmosphere: decaying wealth, a looming ancestral curse, and a mansion filled with hostile relatives and buried truths. Jump-scares galore, scenes that will cause you to look over your shoulder, and several that depict the brutal slaughter and processing of the alligators. The latter adds a visceral layer to the story and reinforcing the brutal legacy that built the Greer family fortune. This element of the book is challenging to grapple with, due to the descriptive writing and the general nature of animal brutality. I believe the author did her due-diligence to research and portray this element with as much care as possible, while honoring the brutal reality of the alligator farming industry.
This lands at a 3/5 on my intensity scale. There are several moments of graphic violence, particularly surrounding the alligators, but the novel leans just as heavily into psychological tension, family trauma, and the unsettling question of whether the curse haunting the Greers might actually be real.
A HUGE thank you for the chance to read this story! This was refreshing, entertaining, disturbing, informative, and gripping. I was hooked from the first page.
I am anxiously awaiting the next book from Sophia Huneycutt.
“I am wicked, and I am loved. Apparently, both things can be true.” 🐊🦴🌺
TLDR;
A 2026 must-read. Most suited for readers who enjoy gothic thrillers like The Only One Left and Midnight Is the Darkest Hour. I rate this a 3/5 on my AT Intensity Scale due to several detailed scenes of violence (primarily animal slaughtering) and themes of generational trauma, bullying, family secrets, and inherited evil.
Title: The House Built on Alligator Bones
Author: Sophia Huneycutt
Publisher: Dutton
Release Date: October 2026
Format: Ebook
ARC: Thank you NetGalley and Dutton!
⭐ Star Rating: 4.5/5
🔪 AT Intensity Rating: 3/5
📄 Pages: 384
Quick Descriptors
• Southern Gothic
• Thriller pacing with Gothic Horror aesthetic
• Generational curse
• Mystical alligator
• Family secrets
• Dark inheritance
• Atmospheric coastal setting
Review
A haunting Southern Gothic Horror Thriller about the weight of legacy and the monsters families leave behind.
While The House Built on Alligator Bones begins with an unexpected inheritance, the story quickly reveals itself to be about something far darker: the generational curse Dartrine (Dart) Beaumont unknowingly carries and the secrets her family has hidden from her for years.
After the sudden death of her mother, Dart receives an unexpected visit from her long lost Aunt Virginia and discovers that her relatives are tied to a powerful alligator farming empire on Amelia Island. Hoping to finally understand where she came from, she travels to Greer House, only to find a family that views her as a threat, a legacy built on violence, and whispers of a curse tied to a mystical ancestor.
What makes this story compelling is that the true conflict isn’t just external. Dart has spent her entire life grappling with dark impulses and shame, believing there is something fundamentally wrong with her. As she learns more about her family’s past, she begins to question whether those instincts are simply part of who she is or something she inherited.
The novel also thoughtfully incorporates Dart’s experience living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), bringing awareness to the condition while shaping how she navigates stress, danger, and the physically demanding world she’s stepped into.
Huneycutt leans into classic Southern Gothic atmosphere: decaying wealth, a looming ancestral curse, and a mansion filled with hostile relatives and buried truths. Jump-scares galore, scenes that will cause you to look over your shoulder, and several that depict the brutal slaughter and processing of the alligators. The latter adds a visceral layer to the story and reinforcing the brutal legacy that built the Greer family fortune. This element of the book is challenging to grapple with, due to the descriptive writing and the general nature of animal brutality. I believe the author did her due-diligence to research and portray this element with as much care as possible, while honoring the brutal reality of the alligator farming industry.
This lands at a 3/5 on my intensity scale. There are several moments of graphic violence, particularly surrounding the alligators, but the novel leans just as heavily into psychological tension, family trauma, and the unsettling question of whether the curse haunting the Greers might actually be real.
A HUGE thank you for the chance to read this story! This was refreshing, entertaining, disturbing, informative, and gripping. I was hooked from the first page.
I am anxiously awaiting the next book from Sophia Huneycutt.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Netgalley and Dutton for the ARC of this book!
This was a hauntingly beautiful southern Gothic mystery with family mysteries and some not so southern charm.
Greer House has been owned by the Greer family for over 100 years. Ida Greer had it built on top of the bones of a legendary alligator that she slayed to gain her fortune. The family continues their fortune by creating an alligator farm and Dart unsuspectingly inherits that farm after her mother dies. She must then figure out what is going on at the Greer House- is it the family curse or something else?
A great novel with deep characterization. Much more of a thriller/mystery than a horror in my opinion and as someone who was born in Florida, this one hit home. I enjoyed the pacing and the writing style and I did enjoy the prologue as well. I would recommend this one to anyone looking got a good southern gothic thriller!
This was a hauntingly beautiful southern Gothic mystery with family mysteries and some not so southern charm.
Greer House has been owned by the Greer family for over 100 years. Ida Greer had it built on top of the bones of a legendary alligator that she slayed to gain her fortune. The family continues their fortune by creating an alligator farm and Dart unsuspectingly inherits that farm after her mother dies. She must then figure out what is going on at the Greer House- is it the family curse or something else?
A great novel with deep characterization. Much more of a thriller/mystery than a horror in my opinion and as someone who was born in Florida, this one hit home. I enjoyed the pacing and the writing style and I did enjoy the prologue as well. I would recommend this one to anyone looking got a good southern gothic thriller!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Deeply atmospheric, The House Built on Alligator Bones is the story of one girl's reckoning with her family past, and how the actions and attitudes of our descendants echo to the present. Good characterization, with an unreliable (yet human) narrator. I appreciated the depiction of the character's battle with POTS, as it is still a disease many do not understand. The only drawback was the draggy parts in the middle that seemed to build suspense but not deliver. The ending was still pretty solid, with the biggest strength being the incredible setting on Amelia Island, along with the theme of man vs. nature. Would recommend. #thehousebuiltonalligatorbones. #sophiahoneycutt #netgalley #goodreads
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the Advanced Reader's Copy.
The House Built on Alligator Bones follows Dartrine Beaumont, who, after her mother's death, travels to Amelia Island, Florida. While there, she hopes to claim her share of her family's alligator farming empire. Instead, she finds a rival heir and a family curse stretching back generations to a ruthless ancestor and the legendary alligator Ironhearrt.
Some books ease you in gently, and then there are some that drag you into a swamp and dare you to find your way out. Sophia Huneycutt's debut novel has everything I love about Southern Gothic lore: swampy atmospheres, messy family secrets, revenge, and just enough “what the hell is going on?”
Four stars for this beautifully written Southern Gothic mystery.
The House Built on Alligator Bones follows Dartrine Beaumont, who, after her mother's death, travels to Amelia Island, Florida. While there, she hopes to claim her share of her family's alligator farming empire. Instead, she finds a rival heir and a family curse stretching back generations to a ruthless ancestor and the legendary alligator Ironhearrt.
Some books ease you in gently, and then there are some that drag you into a swamp and dare you to find your way out. Sophia Huneycutt's debut novel has everything I love about Southern Gothic lore: swampy atmospheres, messy family secrets, revenge, and just enough “what the hell is going on?”
Four stars for this beautifully written Southern Gothic mystery.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Absolutely everything is polluted in this book, (with the possible exception of my new monster ghost god buddy Ironheart.) A+++ Florida gothic goodness.
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