**Where the Crawdads Sing** by Delia Owens is a novel that combines a murder mystery with a coming-of-age story. Set in the marshes of North Carolina, it follows Kya Clark, the “Marsh Girl,” who grows up isolated from society. As she becomes a suspect in a local murder, the story weaves together her experiences of survival, loneliness, and her deep connection to nature. The novel explores themes of resilience, love, and the impact of abandonment.