A review by emileereadsbooks
Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan

adventurous emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 "How will we survive the surviving?" 

I love a book that takes me to a new part of history, and Surviving Savannah certainly does that. The Pulaski was a steamboat designed for a luxury experience for wealthy customers, but when the boiler exploded so many lives were changed forever.

This book follows the journey of 3 women as they experience the wreck. Augusta and Lily as they go down with the ship, and Everly as she pieces together what happened as the ship and the secrets of those aboard are brought back to the surface.

Exploring themes of death, grief, family, and the choices we make in the midst of tragedy, Surviving Savannah will have you contemplating your life and how you are choosing to live. 

The author's note and included facts and resources section also just add to the appreciation of this book as you see all the research that went into it. 

Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the free digital review copy.
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