Summary: Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the marsh girl haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, she opens herself to a new and startling world. However, when one of them is found dead, Kya immediately becomes the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal many secrets.
Watched 11/27/22
Stream on Netflix
My rating: 9/10
SPOILER FREE
Content warnings: domestic violence, murder, sexual assault, sex and nudity
Genre- historical drama

I started reading this book just before the movie was announced. I guess my timing was perfect. I loved the book, even though it was a little slow. I felt like I related to Kya, especially to her interest in wildlife (and abandonment issues).

The movie was beautifully executed. The casting for Tate and Chase was utterly perfect. I wasn't sold on the casting choice for Kya at first, but in the end I think Daisy did an excellent job.

The cinematography was fantastic. Those camera men and women deserve a pat on the back for that. Gorgeous.

It stayed surprisingly true to the book. I noticed no major differences. Certainly nothing that bothered me, and I'm typically picky about those things.

The only thing that did bother me was how clean Kya was. Clean clothes, hair, makeup. Kya is a raggedy marsh girl, as mean as that sounds. She spends her time in the swamps, but she only looks it when she's a child. That's the one thing I would change.