A review by readwreyn
Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson

4.0

a tremendous experience; “Brown Girl in the Ring” was the first fantasy novel this year where i truly enjoyed my time. set in a dystopian Toronto, it is a breathtaking blend of sci-fi, urban fantasy, and Afro-Caribbean folklore. it centers on Ti-Jeanne, who navigates her life using a gift similar to that of her grandmother and mother. living together with Mami Gros-Jeanne, a widely respected and renowned healer and spiritual leader (who also happened to be her grandmother), and her unnamed baby was proven to be difficult as they continued to fight the demons of the past and present. it is all up to TI-Jeanne if she can make the right choices to save herself and her small family. the imagined world was stellarly written with vivid imagery and powerful prose, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.