modern-day fairy tale steeped in the mystique of an isolated island in Whiteheart, Michigan. The island is home to the Zook family, a matriarchal line led by the formidable Hermine “Herself” Zook, an herbalist and natural healer. The novel explores themes of motherhood, trauma, and resilience as it follows the life of Dorothy “Donkey” Zook, a child born out of violence and raised in the wild embrace of nature. Through generations of women, Campbell brings a story that blends the magical with the everyday, creating a rich mix of love, loss, and survival.
