This book is considered Historical Fiction, Contemporary, Coming of Age, Romance, and Mystery Trigger Warning: This book deals with mature subject matter, including sexual assault, murder, injustices, and instances of racism reflective of the time. "In town, they tell the story of the Marsh Girl." Where the Crawdads Sing is a beautiful book about Kya Clark, a young girl whom society forgot. Dubbed the "Marsh Girl", Kya grows up on the outskirts of Barkley Cove, a small fish