Historical fiction is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I especially love a great multi-generational saga. 

When everyman opens, Eve Mann has just stepped off of a greyhound bus coming from Chicago and arriving in the small Southern town Ideal, Georgia. She’s seeking answers about her lineage, something that has been withheld from her for her entire life. From there, we’re thrown into a world of secrets, questions, and a journey to the past.

As the story unfolds , historical milestones are happening all around us - from the great migration to the civil rights movement. We are introduced to a host of characters, all with a role to play and secrets to reveal. These characters also serve as a great tool to educate us on the changes happening in society and within black, southern, and queer experiences. The intersectionality of all these experiences along with womanhood specifically is presented really really well. 

What I loved most about this story was the voice. The narration is done in a way where I truly felt transported. There are things that are revealed to the reader, that the characters never knows. There are multiple characters but surprisingly, I did not find it hard to follow and felt every character had a purpose. I felt empathy for each of them, especially Eve as she journeys through discovering her history. I have a feeling these characters will stick with me for a long time. Highly recommend! 

This book has so many quotables but this one stuck with me.  

“Everyone wants to fly but no one wants to be ungrounded “

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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