A review by sarahjolyons6
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 There was a lot going on for such a short book. Once I got into this one I couldn't stop reading it. Pheby is a light-skinned slave girl that is promised freedom at 18 by her father (and master). Things don't go exactly as planned and she is forced to make the best of her circumstances. I thought this was one of the best historical fiction books I've read in awhile. Content warnings for violence that goes along with slavery (beatings, rape, and human cruelty). 
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