The story centers around a family in Guyana, where a father makes the decision to give his daughter away for six years, believing it will provide her with a better life and help the family as a whole. It's a profoundly sad and shocking coming-of-age story, and the experiences this young girl endures, left me stunned. 

I listened to the audiobook, which was incredibly well done.

That being said, this book contains some heavy themes, so please be sure to check for trigger warnings before reading.