Red at the Bone

This riveting novel uncovers the intimate hopes, disappointments, and longings that bind or divide two families from different social classes. Set in Brooklyn, the story follows the aftermath of an unexpected teenage pregnancy and the coming of age ceremony of sixteen-year-old Melody. Moving back and forth through time, the book explores the impact of history, community, sexual desire, and identity on the lives of the characters. With a powerful narrative and graceful prose, Red at the Bone is a must-read that resonates with the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, parenthood, and loss.