Book Review: The Things I Know Best

By Nimit Kaur, '16

In the book, The Things I Know Best by Lynne Hinton, the townsfolk in Pleasant Cross, North Carolina, contain a suspicion of the three generations of Ivy women.  Each Ivy woman has been blessed with the power of knowing.  This power of knowing allows these women to see the future.  Tessa's mother can tell when someone will die.  Her grandmother can forecast the weather with her special power.  Her sister was known to read palms of people to tell what their lives have to offer ahead of them.  These women used their powers for their advantage.  Later in this book,

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eighteen-year-old Tessa and her unique powers cause  her family to learn about the true meaning of life.  When Rev. Renfrow and his son, Sterling, arrive into the town with their  special faith, things will never be the same. As a tragic secret is  revealed, the Ivy women learn the true meaning of kinship and hope. 
 

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This book contains many secrets and mysteries.  These mysteries would involve you so much you will not want to put down this book. down  Many of the beginning events may confuse you, but if you keep reading, it will be easier to understand the scenes behind those events.  This is an easy and pleasant book to read.  I encourage you to read this book and imagine yourself in the life of the characters.  How did the Ivy women take advantage of their powers?  What did Tessa do to change the minds of her family and people around her?  What secret is revealed in the arrival of Rev. Renfrow and his son, Sterling?  You may be wondering these questions after reading this review.  Find this book at your local library or any electronic versions to read and find the answers to these questions!