A Girl Named Coco

By: Jennifer Spurgeon

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

Inspired by events that shamed and shaped the nation, A Girl Named Coco lays bare the soul of plantation existence, where intense desire and brutal injustice blend like the scents of sweetness and decay in the summer-scorched cane fields of Louisiana.

Until..."Once you're in, you're in." Mrs. Hughes's stare bore through Coco. "And eyes and ears will be on you at all times."

"I'm ready," was all she could think of saying.

Born a free person of a slave mother, A Girl Named Coco courageously searches for her place in the wartime South, until she arrives at the perilous crossroads of the fight to win all their freedom, an impossible assignment in the most wretched corner of America's deadliest conflict.

THOUSANDS OF MEN WOULD DO ANYTHING TO GET OUT.

A GIRL NAMED COCO WOULD DO ANYTHING TO GET IN.

From acclaimed author Jennifer Spurgeon, comes an unforgettable account both horrific and uplifting, soaked in the naked misery and superficial splendor of a time when the worst of America's history could create the bet of American deeds.

©2021 Jennifer Spurgeon (P)2023 Jennifer Spurgeon

captivating

captivating story that gracefully address complex relationships in a difficult time and place in American history.

Great historical fiction

I really enjoyed this book. I was drawn in by the characters right from the start. The story was well written. I binged it in a weekend as I found myself just wanting to know what happened next. The narration was perfection as always, with Cassandra Campbell. Definitely recommend!

I can't wait for more from this author

I loved this book from the start. I have not been able to stop listening and I really can't wait to see more from this author!

Fun story in a dark time of history

Coco is a very complex character in probably the darkest time of American history. I am usually not drawn to historical fictions, but I am glad I gave this one a shot. The last third of the book was def my favorite as there was more action and character building. I hope there is a sequel so I can see what comes next for a girl named Coco.