If I could give this book infinite stars, I would. Such an incredible story of grief, young love, self discovery, ancestral bonds, and Black girl magic. 

This book hooked me right off the bat - we dive straight into the action, and I was immediately intrigued by Bree’s story and the mysterious circumstances she finds herself in. Throughout the book it was so clear that she was torn between forging her own path, and staying true to her roots. The plot had so many twists and turns, and I absolutely love where things ended up - I am so glad I have the next book on hand, because I wanted to dive into it immediately!

The way that Tracy handles grief and loss was so profoundly raw and beautiful. As someone who is no stranger to grief, I resonated so much with the concept of “After-Bree” and the way that traumatic loss can change you in such a significant way. I also really appreciated that she did not shy away from Black history in the US, and built the story around it, no matter how painful those pieces of history are. I learned so many things about what it is like to be Black in America, and I am so grateful for that.