Where the Crawdads Sing is a mesmerizing coming-of-age novel by Delia Owens. Set in the marshlands of North Carolina, it follows the life of Kya Clark, known as the 'Marsh Girl,' who has survived alone in the wild since childhood. When a murder occurs in the town, Kya becomes a suspect, and the story unfolds with a mix of mystery, romance, and beautiful descriptions of nature.