‘In the Arkansas mountains, three generations of fiercely determined young women are poised for self-discovery in a decades-spanning novel about the bonds of family and secrets.
The halcyon days in the Ouachita Mountains are not what they appear. When the truth comes to light—about mothers, daughters, and sisters—no one in the family will ever be the same.’

Five Oaks, told from a singular point of view and alternating timelines, unfurled in such a languorous way in its depiction of generational history.
The words strung together to form sentences, paragraphs, a novel, were intricate and balm-like and purposeful. I sincerely appreciated Hensley’s style of storytelling very much and look forward to reading more of it. My only complaint is I was left a little wanting at the end, still looking for answers to these questions that linger.
No doubt about her talent though. She’s got it in spades.
 
Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for this arc in exchange for review.
 
Pub date: 5.27.2025.