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Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson

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In Brown Girl in the Ring, did you enjoy ...

... a protagonist’s journey to save her community in a ruined world?

The Salt Roads by Nalo Hopkinson

If you connected with Ti-Jeanne's struggle to protect her family and community in Brown Girl in the Ring, you'll be drawn to the intertwined quests of three women across time in The Salt Roads. The novel follows their urgent missions of survival and transformation, each driven by deeply personal stakes and a sense of responsibility, echoing that same driving sense of purpose.

... watching a heroine’s transformation and personal growth?

Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon

If you admired Ti-Jeanne’s development from a hesitant young woman to a powerful, self-assured leader in Brown Girl in the Ring, Sorrowland offers another unforgettable journey. Vern's evolution—from escapee to fierce protector and self-discoverer—delivers a similarly rich arc of personal growth, blending supernatural elements with poignant, internal change.

... powerful, vividly drawn female protagonists?

Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor

If you were captivated by Ti-Jeanne’s resilience and determination, you’ll find Onyesonwu in Who Fears Death equally compelling. Her journey through a harsh, magical landscape, facing prejudice and immense danger with courage, offers another unforgettable portrait of a strong woman reshaping her destiny.

... stories that draw on myth, folklore, and ancestral magic?

Black Water Sister by Zen Cho

If you loved how Brown Girl in the Ring blends Caribbean spiritual traditions with urban fantasy, Black Water Sister will enchant you. Jess’s life becomes entwined with vengeful spirits and family secrets rooted in Malaysian folklore, offering a fresh yet familiar tapestry of myth and magic.

... imaginative settings where culture, identity, and survival intersect?

The Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

If you appreciated the rich blend of Afro-Caribbean culture and post-apocalyptic Toronto in Brown Girl in the Ring, you’ll be immersed in the world of Parable of the Sower. Butler crafts a future America grappling with social collapse, where Lauren Olamina’s identity and vision shape her path—delivering a powerful, diverse perspective on survival and hope.

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