PEOPLE Names Sing Down the Moon a Must-Read Southern Gothic Novel
I’m thrilled to share that Sing Down the Moon has been featured in PEOPLE magazine as one of nine must-read Southern Gothic books.
In her essay, “Southern Gothic Is Hotter Than a Texas Summer—Here’s Where to Start Reading,” novelist Lo Patrick explores the irresistible allure of Southern Gothic fiction and recommends books that exemplify the genre.
I’m deeply honored that Sing Down the Moon appears alongside works by William Faulkner, Truman Capote, Flannery O’Connor, Carson McCullers, Jesmyn Ward, Daniel Woodrell, John Berendt, and Peter Matthiessen.
Patrick calls Sing Down the Moon “a masterclass in the Southern Gothic fever dream,” praising its immersive atmosphere and the blurred, magical reality surrounding Leontyne Skye’s journey through adolescence and her complicated family legacy.
To have this story recognized among so many extraordinary books is both humbling and exhilarating. My heartfelt thanks to Lo Patrick and PEOPLE for including Sing Down the Moon on this remarkable reading list.
If you haven’t yet entered Leontyne Skye’s strange and haunted world, now is the perfect time.