Like Water for Weary Souls

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Like Water for Weary Souls 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Liisa Kovala ✍️
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“Like Water for Weary Souls” by Liisa Kovala is a compelling tale of love, family, sisterhood, and the relentless search for truth. The novel follows Finnish immigrant sisters Hanna and Essi Kivi. One fateful night, Hanna doesn’t return home, and by morning, Essi learns from the police that her sister’s body has been discovered in Nolin Creek by a local man.

Essi has already endured the loss of her younger sister Martta. With Hanna’s death, she becomes the last surviving Kivi daughter. The police conclude that Hanna was attempting to cross Nolin Creek to reach Frood Road when the unstable ice gave way—but Essi knows her sister would never have taken such a risk. When she shares the tragic news with her parents, her mother cruelly blames her for failing to protect her sisters.

Determined to uncover the truth behind Hanna’s death—and perhaps to earn her mother’s forgiveness—Essi embarks on a journey of discovery and resilience. Kovala’s storytelling is engrossing, her prose beautifully crafted, and her characters deeply authentic. The twists and turns kept me captivated until the very last page. This novel is a testament to the author’s remarkable talent and emotional depth.

• 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

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