Writers of Color 50 Books Challenge

From the award-winning author of Yellow Wife, a daring, beautiful, and redemptive novel that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.

This was my first read by Johnson and I really enjoyed her writing! The story is set in 1950s and follows two characters, Ruby and Eleanor, as they each try to navigate their lives and school. Eventually, their stories connect in an unexpected way.

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