Vesty of the Basins

"Vesty of the Basins" by Sarah Pratt McLean Greene is a book that paints a picture of life in a small seaside town. It follows Vesty Kirtland, a young woman deeply involved in her community as she grapples challenges about love, where people fall on the social ladder, and doing what's right. The story shows how the people in Vesty's town get along, despite outside pressures changing their way of life. The book starts at the local church on a Sunday, when the community comes together to pray, talk, and support each other, even though they don't have much. Through realistic talks and the narrator's insights, readers get to know the characters, the local weather, and the tight bonds that keep the community together, especially Vesty's quiet strength. As the story continues, a budding romance begins as Vesty finds herself in a love triangle with Notely Garrison and navigates societal expectations and what her heart wants.