My first Jesmyn Ward book and this was a wild ride… literally 🤭. Getting to know these characters had me going through several different emotions from anger to sadness to deep concern. Leonie frustrated me quite a bit but it was clear that she was weighed down by a toxic relationship, family tragedy, and addiction. It was getting the best of her, especially as a mother. I loved the bond between Jojo and his little sister. His protection over her was deep and she truly adored him. The trip to...

Ashley reached out for some updated headshots and we found a nice little park nearby to capture these gorgeous shots.

Her story (from what I was told) starts in the deep southern state of Mississippi and miraculously her and her siblings, along with some other pups were rescued from Hurricane Zeta that swept across the state in October 2020. In April 2021, I decided to visit a rescue facility in Waldorf, MD to look at the cute pups and possibly foster one for just a week or two. There were so many adorable pups and I asked if they had anymore. The staff member said "yes, we have a few in the back." She left...