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A review by dee_licious_reading
The Deep by Rivers Solomon
3.0
Yetu
This story delves into a captivating premise, centered around Yetu, the protagonist who carries the memories of her people— similar to mermaids that descended from pregnant African slave women cast overboard by slave owners. Yetu grapples with the weight of her gift, experiencing the emotions and pains of her ancestors firsthand. Overwhelmed by the burden, she embarks on a journey to escape her destiny, navigating the complexities of her identity and the legacy she carries.
This story delves into a captivating premise, centered around Yetu, the protagonist who carries the memories of her people— similar to mermaids that descended from pregnant African slave women cast overboard by slave owners. Yetu grapples with the weight of her gift, experiencing the emotions and pains of her ancestors firsthand. Overwhelmed by the burden, she embarks on a journey to escape her destiny, navigating the complexities of her identity and the legacy she carries.