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Published 2019 by Saga / Gallery Press

Page Numbers: 116

ISBN: 978-1-534-43986-3

In this lyrical and haunting novella, Solomon imagines an underwater society descended from enslaved African women thrown overboard during the transatlantic slave trade, where one individual (the historian) carries the collective memory of the people.

Yetu, the current historian, is overwhelmed by the weight of inherited trauma and flees to the surface, setting in motion a deeply introspective journey of identity, memory, and survival.

The narrative unfolds at a measured pace, emphasizing emotional depth over action, with rich, sensory descriptions and a reflective tone that immerses the reader in both the physical and psychological story. Through its focus on internal conflict, layered characterization, and themes of collective history and healing, the story builds toward a quietly hopeful resolution, offering a powerful meditation on the necessity of remembering in order to move forward.