Reminiscent of the works of Margaret Atwood, Shirley Jackson, and
Octavia Butler, a biting social commentary from the acclaimed
author of Lakewood that speaks to our times--a piercing dystopian
novel about the unbreakable bond between a young woman and her
mysterious mother, set in a world in which witches are real and
single women are closely monitored. Josephine Thomas has heard
every conceivable theory about her mother's disappearance. That she
was kidnapped. Murdered. That she took on a new identity to start a
new family. That she was a witch. This is the most worrying charge
because in a world where witches are real, peculiar behavior raises
suspicions and a woman--especially a Black woman--can find herself
on trial for witchcraft. But fourteen years have passed since her
mother's disappearance, and now Jo is finally ready to let go of
the past. Yet her future is in doubt. The State mandates that all
women marry by the age of 30--or enroll in a registry that allows
them to be monitored, effectively forfeiting their autonomy. At 28,
Jo is ambivalent about marriage. With her ability to control her
life on the line, she feels as if she has her never understood her
mother more. When she's offered the opportunity to honor one last
request from her mother's will, Jo leaves her regular life to feel
connected to her one last time. In this powerful and timely novel,
Megan Giddings explores the limits women face--and the powers they
have to transgress and transcend them.
General
Imprint: |
Collins
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Megan Giddings
|
Dimensions: |
203 x 135 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-311701-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-06-311701-0 |
Barcode: |
9780063117013 |
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