I received this ARC from NetGalley.

I was captivated by this book. I saw myself in some of the suffering that went on and the love of the quiet and calm of the woods.

Jude and all she went through can be any person. This book makes you feel so much, some good, some bad, some very bad, but there is also a love story that might warm your heart and leave you smiling, as it did me. I would say this one is definitely worth the read!!

A Hauntingly Beautiful Tale of Trauma, Healing, and the Supernatural

On Sundays She Picked Flowers is a mesmerizing debut novel by Yah Yah Scholfield that seamlessly blends Southern Gothic horror with profound emotional depth. The story follows Judith Rice, a woman who escapes her abusive past by retreating into the forests of southern Georgia. There, she finds solace in a haunted house, tending to its ghosts and her own wounds. However, her fragile peace is disrupted when an enigmatic woman arrives, stirring desires and memories that threaten to unravel her hard-won tranquility.

Scholfield's prose is nothing short of poetic, evoking a visceral sense of place and emotion. The narrative is rich with symbolism, and the author's ability to intertwine the supernatural with the psychological is masterful. The themes of family trauma, retribution, and the complexities of identity are explored with nuance and sensitivity.

This novel is a must-read for fans of dark fiction that delves into the human psyche, offering a story that is as thought-provoking as it is haunting.