New Release+Review: The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

Review: 

“To be a woman is to be a sacrifice.”

Immanuelle is considered an outcast because she is biracial and even though she lives with her White family members, she still had to keep her head down, her nose clean and work twice as hard to prove her self worth. *Sighs*⠀
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I must say Immanuelle has become one of my favorite female leads after reading this book. I loved the fact that after EVERYTHING she went through she still did the right thing when it was all said and done. As for myself…..💅🏾⠀
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We also have the Prophet who spews his venom and is the biggest sinner of them all but uses his holiness to justify his actions. Sounds about right.⠀
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This story covered racism and sexism. The Black people were banished to the Outskirts. Women and young girls had to conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times. Used as objects. When things went wrong it was ALWAYS the women’s fault and they are the first to be punished. The story also has a strong message about speaking up about what is right and not being complicit in certain situations. ⠀
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This was a solid debut by Alexis Henderson. The story was fast paced and held my attention. Reading this book transported me to a different time and place. The whole time reading I felt like I was in the book watching the events unfold. I loved the way the book was wrapped up and there weren’t any loose ends. I do hope we get a sequel because I’m not ready to let these characters go