![]() ![]() There are also orcs, witches, mermaids, dragons, vampires and more. The stories in this anthology aren’t inherently rooted in black suffering and trauma. Many of them discuss the ways that black girls are oppressed, but the anthology highlights how diverse our experiences truly are. These stories feature many different black girls and non-binary people who are powerful and magnificent in their own right. ![]() Their gifts and abilities are extraordinary. The queer representation in this anthology made it even more enjoyable. It was beautiful to read about badass black women and non-binary people loving each other romantically and living their best lives.Įach story in this anthology is worth reading but I have my favourites. I emotionally connected with some of them on a deeper level. ![]() The stories below gripped me the most in terms of writing, plot, characters and world-building.Gilded by Elizabeth Acevedo – Set in the early 1500s in La Hispaniola (now the Dominican Republic), an enslaved girl patiently awaits her freedom. ![]()
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